US and German special services have foiled a Russian plan to assassinate Armin Papperger, the head of German arms conglomerate Rheinmetall, CNN reported yesterday, citing US and other Western officials. The conglomerate supplies munitions to Ukraine.more

The sugar tax implemented on fizzy drinks in the UK has resulted in a significant decrease in sugar consumption, according to a long-term study. A year after the introduction of the sugar tax, children were found to be consuming 4.8g less sugar per day, while adults reduced their intake by 10.9g.more

Barbora Krejcikova defeated Jelena Rybakina of Kazakhstan 3:6, 6:3, 6:4 in the semi-finals of the Grand Slam Wimbledon on grass courts in London. The Czech tennis player's rival in the final will be Italian Jasmine Paolini, who eliminated Croatian Donna Vekic.more

A red alert is in effect today due to heatwaves in 11 cities in Italy. In the south, temperatures will reach 42 degrees Celsius. The highest weather alert related to exceptionally high temperatures is also in force throughout Croatia, informed the State Hydrometeorological Institute (DHMZ).more

At least 65 long-finned pilot whales died on the shores of one of the islands in the Scottish Orkney archipelago, informed the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) charity. This is one of the largest such accidents in recent years.more

The US House of Representatives Oversight Committee, led by a Republican majority, has summoned three White House advisers to testify about President Joe Biden's health. Anthony Bernal, Annie Tomasini and Ashley Williams are expected to appear at the Capitol.more

Sadiq Khan has said that the Northern line will most likely not get new trains for another 15 years. The Mayor of London said that Transport for London (TfL) is doing 'the best it can' to cope with technical issues encountered with the current 1990s stock.more

Frenchman Francois Letexier will officiate the final of the Spain-England European Football Championship, which will take place on July 14 in Berlin, UEFA announced. Szymon Marciniak, mentioned among the candidates, will act as a technical referee that day.more

In the first half of the year, the most frequently sought employees were salespeople, 19% of employees were directed to them their job offers - according to Pracuj.pl data. In second place were manual workers.more

A group of all-inclusive holiday parks, with sites one hour and two-and-a-half hours from London, have been named the best in the UK. A survey by Which? of 1,700 holiday park visitors over the last two years has revealed the best and worst holiday parks in the country. more

In primary and secondary schools in Italy, from the next school year, there will be a ban on using mobile phones in the classroom, including for teaching purposes. The regulation on this matter was signed by the Minister of Education, Giuseppe Valditara.more

This match should silence all Gareth Southgate's critics and dispel questions about whether he is able to react to the course of events with changes - write British newspapers after the England team won against the Netherlands 2-1 in the semi-final of the European Football Championship.more

The campaign for a bank holiday if England win the Euros final stepped up on Thursday. New Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to call a national day off if Gareth Southgate’s squad beat Spain in Sunday’s match, ending the country’s 58-year wait for a major trophy.more

A proposed average 21% hike in bills in England and Wales won't be enough to address problems including sewage leaks, water firms have warned. The firms are in a standoff with regulator Ofwat over proposed bill rises. Ofwat has said it wants firms to limit rises to an average of £19 per year until 2030.more

The outspoken boss of pub firm JD Wetherspoon has hailed chancellor Rachel Reeves’ economic “pedigree”, as the pub chain reported another hike in sales in recent weeks. Sir Tim Martin, chairman of the pub firm and an ardent supporter of Brexit, is known for publishing his outspoken political views alongside his company’s trading results.more

A retired shopkeeper who was told he was not British despite living in the UK for nearly 50 years can stay for good, the Home Office has decided. Nelson Shardey, from Wallasey in Wirral, has lived in Britain since arriving as a student in 1977, but in 2019 he was told he had no right to live in the UK. more

Seed number 25, Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti became the last semi-finalist of the Wimbledon Grand Slam. In the quarterfinals, he defeated the American Taylor Fritz 3:6, 7:6 (7-5), 6:2, 3:6, 6:1, and his next rival will be the famous Serbian Novak Djokovic.more

Conditions at an immigration detention centre in west London were "the worst" in the country - and so bad the chief inspector of prisons says he raised concerns with the then home secretary.more

Researchers have detected toxic metals, like lead and arsenic, in more than a dozen brands of tampons, according to a new study by the University of California, Berkeley. The study’s lead author Jenni A. Shearston said in a statement that “very little research has been done to measure chemicals in tampons,” and this study is believed to be the first of its kind.more

Three new Aldi stores are set to open across London in the coming months, the supermarket has revealed. This is part the budget retail chain's plan to open a total of 11 new stores across the UK.more

A commitment to long-term support for Ukraine and a declaration on its "irreversible path to membership", pressure for China in the context of its support for Russia and declarations on strengthening allied missile defense - these are the elements included in the conclusions of the NATO summit in Washington.more

Details of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, scheduled for 26 July outside the stadium for the first time, are a closely guarded secret in France. It is not known which artists will perform or what parts it will consist of. All that is known is that the event is expected to be spectacular.more

The area, packed with royal history and dragon symbols, has been private since it was built 175 years ago.more

The Russians are unlikely to penetrate further into Ukrainian territory, says the 'New York Times' in an article on Tuesday, following interviews with US President Joe Biden's administration officials. The author of the article believes that Kiev's allies can be satisfied with their work to support Ukraine.more

A suspect wanted over a crossbow attack which left three women dead has been captured. A major police manhunt for Kyle Clifford, 26, ended when he was found injured near a cemetery in North London.more