M270 launch systems have 50-mile range and can target Russian artillery that has been attacking cities in eastern Ukraine Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates Britain is to supply long-range rocket artillery to Ukraine, despite a threat on Sunday from Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, to bomb fresh targets if similar weapons from […]
Month: June 2022
In a message at the climax of celebrations, monarch acknowledges her fragility but commits to continue her reign The Queen crowned her historic platinum jubilee celebrations with a last-minute appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Sunday, bringing to a close four days of festivities that revealed not only […]
PM will launch last-ditch attempt this week to win over critics in Tory ranks with health and housing policy announcements Boris Johnson’s allies will switch their focus to winning a vote of no confidence, after conceding that they now have little chance of stopping one being triggered. The prime minister […]
This was never going to be an occasion short of lasting images. Perhaps the most memorable from a night Wales will always treasure was the sight of Gareth Bale singing along to Yma o Hyd as the entire squad, some wearing tricolour bucket hats that are a nod to their […]
New York-born Such played bass for American rock band in its 1980s heyday Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. He was 70. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey rock band’s bassist from 1983 to 1994. […]
‘We’re standing up for UK institutions,’ says shadow minister, pointing to booing of Boris Johnson Labour has staked a bold claim to be the true party of patriotism and the best of British values, as four days of nationwide celebrations to mark the Queen’s platinum jubilee draw to a close […]
Call predicted airlines would fail to cope with huge demand as hostilities between government and industry deepen over appeal for special visas for EU workers The aviation minister was warned at the start of the year that the widespread flight chaos witnessed last week was “inevitable” and government intervention was […]
Prince of Wales praises his mother’s ability to ‘bring us together’ at Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge paid tribute to the Queen – and environmental activists across the world – in speeches at a concert at Buckingham Palace. Speaking on […]
Defence reports J-16 jet released ‘chaff’ including aluminium shards in front of Australian flight in South China Sea region Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing Australia has complained to China over its interception of a maritime […]
As elections loom, public turns against interior minister Gérald Darmanin after he blames Liverpool fans for Paris fiasco When Paris stepped in to host the Champions League final, the biggest match in international football after the World Cup final, the French authorities saw a chance to show that the nation […]