UK Troops Simulate Drone Strikes on Putin's Hometown
British soldiers in Estonia have rehearsed striking St Petersburg, Putin's home city, using new £80k Nyan drones, replacing Challenger 2 tanks in a shift to mobile anti-armour forces.
British soldiers in Estonia have rehearsed striking St Petersburg, Putin's home city, using new £80k Nyan drones, replacing Challenger 2 tanks in a shift to mobile anti-armour forces.
The UK will witness a partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with up to 95% Sun coverage in some areas, the best since 1999. Timings vary by location.
After a freak accident shattered her leg, a travel editor discovered the world of accessible tourism, from TUI's expert support to a perfect holiday in Puerto Pollensa, Majorca.
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Pepsi Max differ in sugar, calories, caffeine, and taste. Pepsi Max leads with 69 mg caffeine per 12 oz; Diet Pepsi has ~36 mg. UK's best-selling cola by units is Pepsi Max, valued at £820.9 million.
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RecommendedA 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes region, killing at least five people and injuring dozens, with damage to homes and infrastructure in remote areas.
England secured their first World Cup third-place finish in 60 years with a 6-4 win over France, as Thomas Tuchel praised the team's emotional journey and called for continued improvement.
Council of Europe chief Alain Berset accuses Fifa of providing an 'open door to fraud' and questions World Cup integrity, urging reform before 2030.
The UK will experience a partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with up to 95% sun coverage, the most impressive since 1999. Timings and peak coverage vary by location.
Travel experts at Time Out have named Traeth Llanddwyn (Newborough Beach) on Anglesey as the best UK beach for 2026, citing its remote location, stunning natural surroundings, and lack of crowds.
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RecommendedBritish tourists face queues up to three times longer at EU passport control under the new digital Entry Exit System (EES), with waits rising from 7 to 20 minutes at Rome airport, according to airport staff.
A wall of rain is set to smash Britain on July 26, ending the heatwave. WXCharts maps show 34 areas from Scotland to southwest England facing heavy downpours, with intense bursts in Wales and Cumbria.
Three fire engines were called to Longley Lane Recycling Centre in Sharston after a blaze involving a waste shredder broke out just before 12.20pm on July 18, 2026. The tip reportedly closed as firefighters extinguished the fire.
FIFA has decided to proceed with the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium on Sunday at 8pm, despite hazardous air quality from Canadian wildfires posing risks to players and fans.
A massive drone attack on the Moscow region set an oil depot ablaze, injured 28, and forced evacuations of a maternity hospital and apartment block, says Governor Andrey Vorobyov.
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RecommendedJudy Finnigan vows to always keep seatbelt fastened after Ryanair passenger was sucked out of shattered window at 20,000ft, saved only by his belt and wife's grip.
Wildfire smoke from Canada has engulfed New York, raising concerns about the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday. Officials say the smoke should clear by game time, but contingency plans are in place.
Temperatures could plunge to 5C on Sunday, July 19, with 35 counties across the UK forecast to drop below 10C, according to WXCHARTS maps using MetDesk data.
FIFA confirms the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is not at risk despite severe air pollution from Canadian wildfires, with rain forecast to improve conditions.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the Guatemala-Mexico border, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific coast. Buildings evacuated in Guatemala City; no serious damage reported yet.
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RecommendedA 7.3 magnitude earthquake near the Mexico-Guatemala border triggered tsunami warnings for Pacific coasts. Evacuations underway, no deaths reported so far.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the Mexico-Guatemala border, prompting tsunami fears and evacuations in Guatemala City and parts of Mexico. No serious damage reported yet.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Puerto Madero, Mexico, triggering a tsunami alert. The quake was felt in Guatemala and El Salvador, with hazardous waves possible within 186 miles of the epicenter.
The EU's Entry and Exit System (EES) has a new problem: it confuses identical twins. A Politico staffer was detained in Romania because her twin's departure wasn't recorded, highlighting flaws in the biometric system.
A travel expert warns that passengers standing in the aisle before the plane doors open is not only annoying but also dangerous, increasing risks of trips, falls, and luggage injuries.
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RecommendedA 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the Mexico-Guatemala border, triggering a tsunami threat. People evacuated buildings as the quake hit at a depth of 6.21 miles.
A massive earthquake struck Guatemala City, prompting evacuations and a tsunami warning. Residents fled buildings as authorities assessed damage and potential coastal impacts.
A US fighter jet declared an in-flight emergency and landed at Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE after reportedly being hit during airstrikes on southern Iran.
A US Air Force F-35 fighter jet declared emergency code 7700 over the UAE and may have made an emergency landing, as the US launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
Two young girls who couldn't swim were rescued by RNLI lifeguards after being swept 300m offshore on an inflatable at Formby beach. The lifeguards spotted them and acted quickly.
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RecommendedThe US disabled an unladen oil tanker with Hellfire missiles in the Strait of Hormuz as part of its blockade on Iranian ports, while strikes hit Tehran for the first time. Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain and Kuwait, and oil prices rose above $85 a ba