Austrian Minister for Integration, Family and the EU Claudia Plakolm announced significant cuts in financial assistance for asylum seekers who do not participate in the integration process. She also confirmed that the ban on children under the age of 14 wearing headscarves will be reinstated in the autumn.more

he second season of the Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle show With Love, Meghan, has been released. Over the eight-episode series Meghan opens up about what she misses most about the UK, the meal she cooked on the night Prince Harry proposed, and who said "I love you" first.more

Polish customers of the Revolut platform most often preferred holidays in Italy, Spain and Croatia, according to the financial platform. It added that between May and August, nearly one million of its customers, mainly from the United Kingdom, visited Poland. The British spent PLN 0.5 billion in Poland.more

The final of the men's Champions League is moving forward three hours to a 6 p.m. kickoff in central Europe, (12 p.m. ET). UEFA said the new time is better for families and children to attend and watch on television, use public transport after the game, and for fans to party post-match in host cities. more

Ryanair will pay airport staff increased and unlimited bonuses of €2.50 for every non-compliant carry-on bag they take from passengers, the airline’s boss has announced. Passengers whose cabin cases exceed the maximum dimensions for a small suitcase are charged fees of up to £75 and their luggage is taken into the hold.more

London is set to be battered by a whole week of rain in a bleak end to the summer. Temperatures are set to stay around the low twenties mark making for what will likely be a humid feel. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain. The warning, which covers all of London, begins at 10pm this evening (Thursday, August 28) and ends at noon tomorrow (Friday, August 29). more

Lionel Messi scored twice on his return as Inter Miami defeated Orlando City 3-1 at home to advance to the League Cup final. The Argentine's club will play away for the trophy on Sunday against the Seattle Sounders, who defeated the Galaxy 2-0 in Los Angeles.more

Artisan cheese, sausages and olives could be made cheaper as part of a landmark deal between the UK and the EU to “slash the red tape” on food products. Keir Starmer said in May the “historic” post-Brexit trade deal with the EU will be a “win win” for both sides, boosting Britain’s economy by £9 billion by 2040.more

The number of Britons on jobless benefits has hit a record 6.5 million after jumping by 500,000 under Labour. The tally of people receiving some form of worklessness welfare surpassed six million for the first time after Sir Keir Starmer came to power last summer and has risen by more than half a million since then, according to official figures.more

French police will defy orders to stop small boats filled with refugees leaving for Britain, in another blow to Sir Keir Starmer’s migrant deal. Union chiefs said they would tell border police and gendarmes not to intercept the migrant boats or even enter the water – partly because it was too cold for them.more

Poundland has avoided collapsing into administration after its turnaround plan was approved days before the chain was due to run out of money. The budget retailer had asked the judge to approve a deal, saying it would have run out of cash without it by 7 September.more

A shooting at a school in Minneapolis that left two children dead and 17 others injured is being investigated as an anti-Catholic hate crime, the FBI says. "The FBI is investigating this shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and hate crime targeting Catholics," FBI Director Kash Patel said in a post on X.more

Hackers sponsored by the Chinese government infiltrated critical infrastructure in the UK in 2021, including the telecommunications, transport and military sectors, the Times reported today, citing a report by the British Electronic Intelligence Commission (GCHQ).more

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his team "were completely lost" as they slipped to a shambolic Carabao Cup defeat at Grimsby following a marathon penalty shootout. United, who trailed 2-0 after 30 minutes and could have found themselves three goals down in the second period, lacked any rhythm in an abject showing before Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire delivered late goals to take the tie tmore

At least four people, including two children, were killed and around 24 injured in a Russian missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, authorities said this morning. Hundreds of buildings were damaged and numerous fires broke out, which were extinguished by air forces.more

The British Labour Party can count on 20 per cent of voter support, which is the lowest level since winning the 2024 general election, according to a YouGov poll published yesterday for Sky News. The right-wing Reform UK party has the highest support at 28 per cent.more

American tariffs imposed on the EU may remain in force for up to 20 years, and although they are economically harmful, they are politically attractive, do not require tax increases, and can therefore be maintained by Democratic administrations, according to an analysis by the Bruegel think tank.more

Vapers across the UK could soon be fined between £100 and £1,000 for vaping at bus stops, under new laws being considered by Parliament. The proposed changes would grant authorities such as Transport for London the power to issue fixed penalty notices to people caught vaping in certain public areas. more

From 1 November, every passenger arriving in Tanzania by plane will have to pay a new tax, the government of this African country has announced.more

Fans of Norway's Erling Haaland will have to get used to a new situation. The Manchester City footballer will wear his full name on his shirt during international matches - Braut Haaland. The information has been confirmed by the Norwegian Football Federation.more

Dartmouth Park, a secluded enclave in North London, has been hailed as one of the capital's top spots to live in by 2025, according to lifestyle experts at Muddy Stilettos, with locals quick to agree. more

Gas and electricity prices will rise by 2% for millions of households under the latest cap announced by energy regulator Ofgem. The increase, which is slightly more than analysts expected, means a household using a typical amount of energy will pay £1,755 a year, up £35 a year on the current cap.more

Britain must brace for a rat invasion this winter after a warmer than usual summer has caused a boom in numbers. According to experts, we are seeing more rodents and they are getting bigger thanks to an increased access to food waste.more

Defending champions VfB Stuttgart advanced to the second round of the German Cup with great difficulty. After a frantic match in Brunswick, they beat second division side Eintracht 8-7 on penalties. After 90 minutes, the score was 3-3, and after extra time, 4-4.more

From September 1, eligibility to extend Child Benefit for 16 to 19-year-olds will include teenagers who are home educated and those who are unable to attend college (for a minimum number of 12 hours) due to illness or disability. more