Barcelona began the defence of its La Liga title with a comfortable 3-0 win at Mallorca, scoring early and taking advantage of two first-half red cards for the hosts.more

Electricity companies are leaking millions of litres of oil underground throughout the UK, the Guardian can reveal. In the past 15 years, 3m litres (660,000 gallons) of oil has been spilt under southern England from cables owned by the electricity distribution company UK Power Networks.more

Strikes across popular destinations such as Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca kick off on Friday, 15 August.more

Manchester City defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 away in the first round of the English Premier League, thanks in large part to an excellent debutant. Dutchman Tijjani Reijnders, signed from AC Milan for approximately €55 million, recorded a goal, an assist, and a second goal.more

A former traffic police officer has warned that proposed changes to drink driving laws do not go far enough. The government is considering reducing the drink drive limit in England and Wales from 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath to 22 micrograms, which is the current level for Scotland.more

Papers with U.S. State Department markings, found Friday morning in the business center of an Alaskan hotel, revealed previously undisclosed and potentially sensitive details about the Aug. 15 meetings between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Anchorage.more

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is convinced his team is better than last season. The Blues won the Club World Cup in July. Today, they face Crystal Palace in the first round of the Premier League.more

The grocery chain Iceland is offering customers who shop a thief a £1 reward on their loyalty card. The frozen food specialist said that anyone who spots a suspected shoplifter in its stores should inform the nearest Iceland employee who will verify the incident before adding the reward to the individual’s loyalty card for immediate use.more

If you claim the benefit and are planning on going abroad, you need to let the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) know so that it doesn't affect your payments. If you are found to have gone abroad without informing the government, you could face a fine of up to £5,000.more

Defending champions Liverpool won 4-2 at home against AFC Bournemouth in their first match of the English Premier League season. The match was preceded by a minute's silence in memory of former home player Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who died in a car accident in July.more

The NHS waiting list has risen again as it is “struggling to keep pace with demand”. The backlog rose by 10,000 to 7.37 million as of the end of June, compared with the previous month, driven by an increase in the number of patients being referred for appointments.more

US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin described their meeting yesterday in Alaska as ‘constructive,’ but did not announce any specific agreements after the talks ended abruptly. Trump noted that they agreed on many issues, but several important issues remained unresolved.more

Third seed Iga Świątek defeated Russia's Anne Kalinska (No. 28) 6-3, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the WTA 1000 tennis tournament on hard courts in Cincinnati. The Polish player's next opponent will be Yelena Rybakina from Kazakhstan.more

Fashion accessories chain Claire's is set to appoint administrators for its UK and Ireland business - putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. The move will raise fears over the future of 306 stores, with 278 of those in the UK and 28 in Ireland.more

In an aviation tech breakthrough that could change naval warfare, Chinese aerospace engineers have unveiled what could be the world’s first high-speed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone powered by a jet engine. The sleek, runway-independent uncrewed aircraft can be launched from the decks of ordinary warships – even in rough seas.more

Eleven-time Polish international Krystian Bielik has moved from Birmingham City to West Bromwich Albion, according to announcements by both clubs playing in the English Premier League. The 27-year-old footballer has signed a contract valid until the end of the 2027/28 season. The transfer fee has not been disclosed.more

Insect expert Dr Nathaniel Green is urging Brits to do one simply thing to keep flying ants from invading their home during the annual phenomenon known as Flying Ant Week.more

Police forces should consider disclosing the ethnicity and migration status of suspects when they are charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations, according to new official guidance.more

The West must not be cowed by Vladimir Putin, the head of Britain’s Armed Forces has warned ahead of Donald Trump’s high-stakes meeting with the Russian president. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said Nato allies must be “assertive in every domain – nuclear, land, sea, air, cyber and space – as well as in the diplomatic and economic arenas”.more

Legia Warsaw defeated AEK Larnaca 2–1 (2–0) at home in the second leg of the third qualifying round of the Europa League. However, Legia lost the tie overall, having lost the first leg 1–4. They will now compete in the fourth qualifying round of the Conference League.more

The message, which was recorded in the Morning Room at Clarence House earlier this month, echoes the address to the nation made by his grandfather, King George VI, at the end of the war in 1945.more

If Ukraine wants to regain territory occupied by Russia, it should adopt a porcupine strategy, meaning it should become a well-armed, difficult target, said security and defense analyst Michael Clarke in an interview with the British station Sky News. The expert commented on the Trump-Putin summit scheduled for today.more

Strikes during the busy holiday period at Gatwick Airport have been suspended following an improved pay offer. Baggage screeners employed by ICTS had planned to walk out from August 22-26 – which includes a bank holiday weekend – and August 29 to September 2.more

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There has been a significant increase in the number of UK cases of a mosquito-borne virus that can cause sudden fever and joint pain and is normally only found in Africa and southern Asia. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says more than 70 cases of the chikungunya virus were reported in the first six months of this year, more than double than in the same period last year.more