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Protest march in support of Fedorov underway in Kyiv
24+ min ago (214+ words) This was reported by a Ukrinform correspondent. Protesters began their rally near the Arch of Freedom of the Ukrainian People and continued it on Independence Square with slogans such as “Reforms, not schemes,” “Listen to the people loud and clear,…...
Taking an extended holiday? 15 things you need to do before you leave
35+ min ago (418+ words) August 17, 2026 — 5:00am Here’s a checklist to help make sure you’re in shape for the adventure that awaits. Download a translation app to your phone. Google Translate works well and you can snap images of menus and street signs and the app…...
The Soviets rebuilt this city. Now their work is receiving global attention
35+ min ago (648+ words) August 17, 2026 — 5:00am Soviet-era architecture is much maligned with its concrete, utilitarian forms often seen as representative of the rigid authoritarian regime that spawned it. But it is that very representation that has made the style valuable to the architectural canon. It…...
Oil Majors Reap $93 Billion Windfall From the Iran War
19+ min ago (386+ words) Oracle’s $165 Billion Data Center Plan Hits a Gas Pipeline Delay Diesel prices are surging as… MIT researchers unveil an economic… British oil major BP reported a second-quarter profit of $5.73 billion, almost double that of the same period last year and…...
Russian swimmer Samusenko wins bronze at 2026 European Aquatics Championships
52+ min ago (155+ words) PARIS, August 16. /TASS/. Russian swimmer Pavel Samusenko won bronze at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris in the Men’s 100m Backstroke event. The Russian athlete covered the distance in 52.57 seconds. Apostolos Christou of Greece finished first in 52.27 seconds to grab gold....
Ukraine’s largest attack of the year on Russia
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (100+ words) Seven people have been killed and more than 50 others injured in a series of Russian attacks across Ukraine, including a major steel plant. Ukraine’s largest attack of the year on Russia Seven people have been killed and more than 50 others…...
Why Dublin’s entry in Ireland’s Rose of Tralee sparked a controversy
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (107+ words) 32 women from Irish communities around the world are competing to become this year's Rose of Tralee with all the finalists chosen because they best represent Irish culture. Why Dublin’s entry in Ireland’s Rose of Tralee sparked a controversy 32 women from…...
Odesa facing ‘almost hourly’ Russian drone raids, says Ukrainian security expert
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (63+ words) We spoke to Dr Hanna Shelest who’s in Odesa in the far southwest of Ukraine. Odesa facing ‘almost hourly’ Russian drone raids, says Ukrainian security expert We spoke to Dr Hanna Shelest who’s in Odesa in the far southwest of…...
Why the UK isn’t equipped for a summer like this
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (88+ words) Successive heatwaves have put Britain's infrastructure under increasing strain, from hospital wards which are too hot for staff and patients, to roads which have been melting. Why the UK isn’t equipped for a summer like this Successive heatwaves have put…...
2027 European U23 Championships Will Head to Istanbul As Part of European Games
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (21+ words) The third edition of the European U23 Swimming Championships also marks the return of swimming to the European Games in 2027....