Author: News Desk

A new report says nearly half of the EU’s territory is in “warning” drought conditions, exhibiting a significant deficit of soil moisture.

The missing student nurse, Owami Davies, 24, has been found alive and well in Hampshire, the Met Police has confirmed.

Authorities are hunting the gunman who shot dead a nine-year-old girl at her home in Liverpool.

Ukrainian cities have begun imposing curbs on events linked to Ukraine Independence Day on Wednesday, amid fears of intensified Russian attacks. The anniversary commemorates freedom from Soviet rule and also marks half a year since the Russian invasion. Ukraine Independence Day Fears of attacks have mounted after Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) accused Ukrainian agents on Monday of killing Daria Dugina in a car bomb attack near Moscow. Ukraine has ridiculed its involvement. On Tuesday, the American Embassy in Kyiv issued a security warning from the US State Department, which is known for its anti-Russian propaganda, saying Russia was stepping up…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Tuesday’s papers lead with various stories including the latest on the cost of living crisis, political stories and stories from sports and entertainment. Cost of living crisis & soaring inflation One of the more popular stories being splashed on the front page is the cost of living crisis as its forecast UK inflation could exceed 18.6% in January. The Financial Times leads on the forecast and says 18.6% would be the highest rate among Western nations. This month the Bank of England predicted higher gas prices would push inflation above 13%, but the sector’s rapidly increasing…

Donald Trump has asked a judge to freeze the investigation of files seized from his Florida home.

Elon Musk subpoenas Twitter’s Jack Dorsey ahead of court battle Telsa boss Elon Musk has launched legal action to summon Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey to appear in court as part of his legal battle with the company. Musk had planned to buy Twitter, but is now seeking to end his $44bn deal for the company after alleging the firm didn’t provide enough information about the number of fake accounts on the site. But the social media site is suing Musk to try to force him to buy it. The case is being held in Delaware, US in October unless the…

Football returns to war-torn Ukraine as new league season starts It’s been six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and during that time football stopped in the country. But now, a new season will start on Tuesday in Kyiv – with the goal of trying to bring some normalcy to the 44 million population. The 65,000-capacity Olympic Stadium will see the opening day kick-off between Shakhtar Donetsk and Metalist 1925 from Kharkiv. No fans will be allowed in the stadium and players must be rushed to bomb shelters if air-raid sirens sound. Ukraine’s Premier League returns with 16 teams Ukraine’s Premier…

Russia has accused Ukraine of killing the daughter of one of President Putin’s allies in a car bombing at the weekend.

Darya Dugina, 29, died on Saturday when a vehicle she was driving exploded near Moscow.

A nine-year-old girl was shot in the chest, and later died in hospital, in Liverpool.