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Northern Ireland triumph; England face Spain; Chadwick tests Formula One
Northern Ireland began their Nations League campaign with victory over Georgia. England prepare to face Spain on Saturday, whilst Jamie Chadwick completed a Formula One test drive at Portimão.
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UK records 100 drone sightings over nuclear and military sites
The UK has recorded 100 drone sightings over nuclear facilities and related sites between January and August 2026, equivalent to nearly three incidents a week. The increase has raised concerns that hostile states are gathering intelligence on Britain’s military and nuclear infrastructure amid heightened tensions with Russia. The Ministry of Defence recorded 69 comparable incidents…
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Heidenau council blocks Holocaust memorial plaques, drawing condemnation from Jewish leaders
The German town of Heidenau, near Dresden, has voted to ban “stumbling stone” memorials to Nazi victims following a motion by councillors from the AfD and CDU parties. The decision has prompted sharp criticism from Germany’s Education Minister and Jewish leaders, who argue that removing public memorials to Holocaust victims undermines efforts to maintain a…
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Pocognoli starts Scotland tenure with goalless Nations League draw in Slovenia
Sébastien Pocognoli made his debut as Scotland manager with a goalless Nations League draw against Slovenia in Ljubljana. This represented a fresh start for the national team following Steve Clarke’s departure after World Cup elimination, with Pocognoli’s second-half adjustments generating cautious optimism despite Scotland’s familiar inability to convert chances. Scotland’s performance was poor in the…
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Bayeux Tapestry fans are turned away or forced to wait hours as British Museum bans photography and apologises for chaotic queues
Visitors to the British Museum’s sold-out Bayeux Tapestry exhibition have faced chaotic queues, lengthy delays and, in some cases, been turned away despite holding timed tickets. The museum has apologised after some visitors’ 40-minute viewing slots were shortened or lost entirely, prompting criticism of the experience. The exhibition has sold a record 100,000 tickets, priced…
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Sharmeena Begum reportedly arrested in Syria over alleged Berlin attack links
Sharmeena Begum, a British woman accused of recruiting Shamima Begum into ISIS, has reportedly been arrested in Syria after allegedly exchanging messages with Abdul Ballout, linked to a deadly Berlin Pride attack. German investigators reportedly passed her details to Western intelligence agencies, which traced her to Syria; her father said he had believed she was…
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FBI breached by cybercriminals; AI deepfakes scandal grips UK politics
ShinyHunters hackers claim to have breached FBI systems, exposing workforce data. The Prime Minister backs a review into AI-generated fake nude images of women and children.
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Ngumoha not in England squad to face Spain
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has been left out of England’s matchday squad for Saturday’s Nations League opener against Spain at Wembley. The 18-year-old received his first senior call-up earlier this month, but will not feature against the reigning world and European champions. Ngumoha previously impressed on his England debut in a friendly against New Zealand,…
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She grew up under Soviet rule. Now EU’s top diplomat warns Europe against giving Russia what it wants
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that Russia is seeking to intimidate Europe into reducing support for Ukraine, arguing that yielding to such pressure would encourage further aggression. Drawing on her family’s experience of Soviet repression in Estonia, she says European countries must remain united and strengthen their defence and deterrence. Kallas’s mother…