‘Putin only understands force’ – DW – 07/17/2025

On July 14, US President Donald Trump gave his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin another 50 days to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. He also threatened to impose secondary tariffs on Russia’s... Read more »

Why employment figures aren’t up to the job

Douglas Fraser Business/economy editor, Scotland Getty Images Unemployment in Scotland is down, while it has risen in the rest of the UK. The monthly figures on the jobs market tell us the... Read more »

US Congressman Moves to Force Vote on Ukraine Aid, Russia Sanctions

WASHINGTON, DC – In a bold move to accelerate US support for Ukraine, Democrat Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY), the ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on Thursday filed a discharge... Read more »

Super League: St Helens 4-16 Leigh Leopards – Ofahengaue seals historic win

Prop Joe Ofahengaue scored both Leigh Leopards tries as his side pulled off their first victory at St Helens since 1982 and kept up the pressure on Super League’s top two. Ofahengaue... Read more »

What are Israel’s objectives in Syria? – DW – 07/17/2025

Even before the sun had risen on Thursday, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa had already made several announcements on national television. In a dawn speech, he said that the internal unrest between Sunni... Read more »

50 years since Stanley Kubrick made his epic in Ireland

 It’s the lavish, lauded and lovingly lit period drama centred around the rise and fall of a charming scoundrel and social climber. Shot across a variety of Irish locations including Dublin Castle,... Read more »

Bristol named Japanese knotweed capital of England as map reveals hotspots

Certain neighbourhoods are more affected than others Gabriel Shepard Assistant Head of Print 20:00, 17 Jul 2025 Japanese knotweed is so tough it can grow through concrete and cause damages to your... Read more »

Coldplay fans hide faces as Chris Martin calls them out in ‘awkward’ kiss cam moment

A couple were shown on a ‘kiss cam’ at a Coldplay concert in the US this week – and they didn’t seem to be enjoying the moment, with frontman Chris Martin even... Read more »

How Russia modified Iran’s Shahed-136 drones — and what it means for Ukraine

Russia has repeatedly shattered its own records for aerial assaults on Ukraine this summer, culminating in a peak attack on July 9 with the launch of 728 Shahed-type drones. Throughout the war,... Read more »

Deutsche Bahn is on track for more delays and cancellations – DW – 07/17/2025

In Germany, where the trains were said to never run late, a route is now considered punctual if it is delayed by less than six minutes. Since 2022, only 62% of trains run... Read more »