Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin launches waves of drone strikes on Kyiv for second night
Vladimir Putin’s forces have unleashed “waves” of drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital city for a second consecutive night, Kyiv’s military has said. Russia’s intensified attacks on Kyiv came after weeks of pause, as fighting continues to rage at hotspots along the vast frontline, with both sides hoping to make tactical gains before winter sets in. After securing multiple footholds on the eastern bank, Ukrainian troops have worked to push back Russian forces at the Dnipro River, with their military claiming to have repelled 12 attacks over the weekend. Mr Putin has lost around a brigade’s worth of forces there in a month, claims Kyiv. Meanwhile, Russia is suffering “particularly heavy losses” on the Donetsk frontline as it seeks to capture the tactically key Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, with cluster munitions hampering both sides’ ability to advance, the UK’s Ministry of Defence said on Saturday. But neither side has achieved substantial progress in any fighting hotspot, and “there are few immediate prospects of major changes in the frontline” as colder winter weather sets in earnest in eastern Ukraine, the ministry said. Read More David Cameron meets Zelensky in Ukraine in first visit as foreign secretary – and praises Boris Johnson In Russia, more Kremlin critics are being imprisoned as intolerance of dissent grows Russian court convicts a woman for protesting the war in Ukraine in latest crackdown on free speech Bombs, betrayal and burying loved ones: Plight of one Ukraine village illustrates toll of Russia’s invasion
2023-11-19 15:48
Kylie Minogue dances trackside as she enjoys F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Singer Kylie Minogue is making the most out of her Las Vegas residency, as she was spotted enjoying the F1 Grand Prix on Sunday (18 November). Minogue, 55, was spotted trackside by Sky Sports F1 presenter Martin Brundle, who rushed over to speak to the singer ahead of the main race on Sunday. Minogue is seen doing a little dance before Brundle walks over to her and asks: “How are you?” Minogue replies: “I am so excited to be here.” Brundle tells her: “There’s a lot of energy down here.” Read More Strictly’s Claudia Winkleman tells upset Nigel Harman ‘we’ll stop the show’ Strictly’s Carlos Gu cries after Blackpool dance as he’s comforted by Angela Scanlon Strictly’s Vito Coppola kisses Ellie Leach and declares ‘we’ve won, baby’ live on air
2023-11-19 15:23
Ruble Bends to Putin’s Will in Nod to Wartime Election Economics
A rally in the ruble that’s propelling it toward the strongest since July is the latest piece of
2023-11-19 15:15
Thailand Plans More Visa Waivers, Events to Lift Tourism Revenue
Tourism-reliant Thailand is lining up hundreds of cultural and sporting events, and may waive visa requirements for travelers
2023-11-19 13:49
Iceland volcano - live: Met Office warns magma ‘very close’ to surface as people ‘wait in suspense’
Magma may have reached very high up in the earth’s crust, according to Iceland’s meteorological office which says people will have to “wait in suspense for the next few days” to see how events play out. “While there is still magma flow into the corridor, and while our data and models show that, that probability is imminent, and we really just have to wait in suspense for the next few days to see what happens,” Kristín Jónsdóttir, head of department at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, said. She said the decreasing earthquake activity over the last 24 hours could be a sign that magma has reached very high up in the earth’s crust, adding that the scenario is not unlike what was seen prior to a previous eruption in 2021. The Met Office said magmatic gas has been detected at a borehole in Svartsengi, signalling an imminent eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano over the coming days, with the town of Grindavik most at risk. “Hagafell is thought to be a prime location for an eruption,” the forecaster said. An eruption is now feared by many experts to be a case of when, not if. “I do think an eruption will take place, but the big question is when that might happen,” Dr Margaret Hartley, of the University of Manchester, told Live Science. Read More Biggest volcanic eruptions in the last 10 years as Iceland town faces devastation ‘It’s like a dystopian movie’: Iceland residents describe ‘apocalyptic’ scenes as they flee volcano threat Iceland earthquakes: Are flights still running amid fears of volcano eruption? Is it safe to travel to Iceland? Your rights if you have a holiday booked
2023-11-19 13:22
India Seen Keeping Rice Export Bans Into 2024, Holding Up Global Prices
India, the world’s top rice exporter, is expected to maintain its curbs on overseas sales well into next
2023-11-19 10:52
Poland truck protests leave Ukrainian drivers stranded
Polish drivers are blocking border crossings, calling for caps on Ukrainian trucks to be re-introduced.
2023-11-19 09:17
Ukraine war: The Russians snitching on colleagues and strangers
In Soviet Russia it was common for people to report others to the authorities - now the practice is back.
2023-11-19 09:15
Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction
The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and is expected to fetch up to €800,000.
2023-11-19 08:55
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian drone headed towards Moscow
The claim comes after Ukraine said it destroyed 29 out of 38 drones launched by Russia on Friday night.
2023-11-19 08:20
Biden Sets Out View of Gaza’s Postwar Order, Warns on Settlers
President Joe Biden outlined a framework for Gaza’s postwar future in an op-ed article, including no renewed Israeli
2023-11-19 07:50
Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro concert after death of fan
The US pop star says she is putting safety first after temperatures in the Brazilian city reached 39.1C.
2023-11-19 06:59