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EU leaders back Zelensky as Trump criticises Ukraine’s refinery strikes
Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow continued attacks despite a proposed energy ceasefire, deepening tensions with Washington. Donald Trump condemned the strikes and said Volodymyr Zelensky was harder to deal with than Vladimir Putin; Zelensky said he was standing up for Ukraine’s interests. At a Brussels summit, EU leaders backed Ukraine and…
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‘I’m fortunate to be alive’ – Merino relives bus attack
Mikel Merino says a last-minute seat change on Borussia Dortmund’s team coach may have saved his life when it was attacked with explosives in 2017. He was 20 and travelling to a Champions League semi-final against Monaco when three bombs exploded; shrapnel struck the headrest of the seat he usually used. Merino recalls the noise,…
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Every Baby Boomer Alive Remembers These 4 Must-Hear Country Ballads From 1964
Four country ballads associated with 1964 reached high positions on country charts, including three that topped a chart or reached the US top five. The songs highlight the work of performers Jim Reeves, Charlie Louvin, Loretta Lynn and Connie Smith, as well as songwriters Bill Anderson, Werly Fairburn and Betty Sue Perry. Reeves’ “I Guess…
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46 per cent of French Muslims might leave if Le Pen wins presidency
A survey found that 46 per cent of Muslim respondents in France would consider leaving if Marine Le Pen became president, and one in five said they would certainly do so. The findings point to widespread concern among respondents about how a National Rally victory could affect Muslims, amid Le Pen’s proposals to restrict Islamic…
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European leaders set to urge Zelensky to temper criticism of Trump
European leaders were expected to urge Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to moderate his public criticism of US President Donald Trump, concerned that it could worsen strained relations between Kyiv and Washington. The advice was due at a Brussels meeting and was to be delivered with empathy but firmness, even as European officials voiced support for…
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Martínez sorry for outburst; European reaction; Premier League latest: football news – live
Lisandro Martínez has apologised for the timing and setting of his remarks about Manchester United, while stopping short of withdrawing his criticism of the club. The article presents this as a partial climbdown, amid differing interpretations of what his apology means. It also previews a busy football weekend, with four English sides who played in…
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The rapid rise of a former art dealer to Europe’s hottest young manager
Fabian Hurzeler has turned Brighton’s fortunes around after a difficult spell last season, when supporters booed him following a defeat by rivals Crystal Palace. Eight months later, Brighton are third in the Premier League after wins over Arsenal and Aston Villa, and Hurzeler is being discussed as a possible target for bigger clubs. Appointed at…
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Trump criticises Ukraine’s refinery strikes after Zelensky’s betrayal accusation
Donald Trump has called Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a “disgrace” and blamed President Volodymyr Zelensky for the war and rising energy prices. The comments deepen a public rift between the US and Ukraine, as Zelensky says Kyiv has resumed the attacks because Russia continues to strike Ukrainian infrastructure. Ukraine had paused attacks…
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui to Star as Delhi Street Detective in ‘Kabootar’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Nawazuddin Siddiqui will lead *Kabootar*, the debut feature by writer-director Ishan Sharma, as Mehboob, a street detective in Old Delhi. The India-France-Norway co-production is set amid the area’s ageing architecture and follows Mehboob as he secretly reads letters addressed to a Djinn to find clients; the project’s international backing could help bring the story to…
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Labour urged to resist benefit cuts amid claims about out-of-work support
A report from Iain Duncan Smith’s Centre for Social Justice claims that 3,400 local areas have more than half their working-age residents receiving out-of-work benefits. Frances Ryan argues that this framing fuels “scrounger” stereotypes and could shape major welfare reforms expected next month, despite the Conservatives being out of power. The government is due to…