Russia risked lives in downed plane, Volodymyr Zelensky says
Ukraine’s leader accuses Russia of “playing with lives” of POWs after deadly plane crash in Russia. Source: BBC News
Khan Younis: UN says nine killed at Gaza shelter as fighting rages
A UN agency says tank fire hit a college in Khan Younis, but Israel rules out a strike by its forces. Source: BBC News
Top US court refuses to block nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court’s decision has paved the way for the first-ever execution by nitrogen gas in the US Source: BBC News
Britain must train citizen army, military chief warns
General Sir Patrick Sanders points to threat of Russia as he warns of UK’s lack of readiness for war. Source: BBC News
Billionaire Joe Lewis pleads guilty to insider trading
One of the UK’s richest people admitted his role in a scheme which netted millions. Source: BBC News
Australian Open 2024 results: Carlos Alcaraz loses to Alexander Zverev & Daniil Medvedev beats Hubert Hurkacz
While Zverev will be aiming for his Melbourne final, Medvedev already has that experience, having been runner-up to Novak Djokovic in 2021 and Rafael Nadal in 2022. Now he is one more victory away from a third shot at the title after seeing off Hurkacz. Hurkacz is one of the finest servers in the game […]
Grassroots live music venues suffer 'most challenging year', report says
Soaring costs forced 125 venues to stop offering live music in 2023, the Music Venues Trust says. Source: BBC News
Trump lashes out at 'imposter' Haley in victory speech
In his victory speech, Donald Trump said Nikki Haley “failed badly”, but she insisted the race was not over. Source: BBC News
Sunak must be replaced as PM, says ex-cabinet minister
Sir Simon Clarke warns the Tories will be “massacred” in the general election if led by Rishi Sunak. Source: BBC News
UK weather: Storm Jocelyn arrives in UK with 76mph gusts
Trains in Scotland are suspended, as the storm arrives in the UK. Source: BBC News