Save articles to read later and create your own reading list. Arsenal have signed Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, bringing an end to the Premier League club’s years-long search for a prolific goalscorer. Gyokeres completed a move from Sporting Lisbon on Saturday worth a reported 63 million pounds ($85m) and signed a five-year contract. “Viktor is … Read moreViktor Gyokeres signs for Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon
United States President Donald Trump says he has spoken with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand in a bid to end their border fighting, on the second day of his golfing trip in Scotland, where he owns and is promoting two courses. “Just spoke to the Prime Minister of Cambodia relative to stopping the War … Read moreTrump wades in on Thailand-Cambodia fighting during golf visit in Scotland
When Donald Trump re-won the United States presidency in last year’s election, the Dumfries and Galloway News in Scotland greeted the news with this headline: “South West Scotland Hotelier Becomes President Of America For Second Time”. That more playful approach – a sign that the locals thought Trump, who owns luxury golf courses in Scotland, … Read moreTrump in Scotland: How’s his trip going and what’s on the agenda?
The United Kingdom says it is working with Jordan on “forward plans” to airdrop aid into besieged Gaza and evacuate children needing medical care as Israel’s forced starvation and bombardment of Palestinians fuel global outrage. Two infants on Saturday became the latest Palestinian children to die from malnutrition. Hospitals in Gaza have now recorded five … Read moreUK to airdrop aid in Gaza, evacuate children needing medical care
Getty Images Ellen DeGeneres, pictured in 2023, moved to the Cotswolds last November US TV star Ellen DeGeneres has made her first public appearance since moving to the UK, saying she decided to settle in England the day after Donald Trump was re-elected US president. The comedian and host told a crowd in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, … Read moreEllen DeGeneres: I moved to the UK because of Trump
PA Media The UK is arranging charter flights to return British nationals from Israel once Israeli airspace re-opens, the foreign secretary has said. David Lammy confirmed the government was working with the Israeli authorities to provide flights out of Tel Aviv airport, the number of which will be based on demand. Israeli airspace is currently … Read moreUK preparing to charter flights from Israel, Lammy says
EPA/Shutterstock Airports in the Moscow region have been disrupted several times in recent months due to Ukrainian air attacks (recent image) A sustained Ukrainian drone attack on Russia caused Moscow’s major airports to be temporarily closed and saw at least 140 flights cancelled, officials said. More than 230 Ukrainian drones were downed over Russia since … Read moreMoscow airports temporarily closed after Ukraine drone attacks
The European Union has delayed retaliatory tariffs on exports from the United States as officials scramble to reach a trade deal with Washington ahead of US President Donald Trump’s August 1 deadline. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, said on Sunday that the bloc would extend its suspension of countermeasures as … Read moreEU delays retaliatory tariffs against US amid hopes for trade deal
France is celebrating Bastille Day with nationwide festivities commemorating the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison, a pivotal moment in the French Revolution. In Paris, the celebration features 7,000 participants marching along the Champs-Elysees, including troops and armoured vehicles, followed by fighter jet flyovers and a spectacular drone light show at the Eiffel Tower. The … Read moreFrance marks Bastille Day with grand Paris parade, celebrations
United States President Donald Trump has announced a deal to supply more weapons to Ukraine and has threatened to impose steep tariffs on Russia unless a peace deal is reached within 50 days. The announcements on Monday marked a dramatic U-turn for US policy, as it comes weeks after the Pentagon announced it would be … Read moreTrump announces Ukraine arms deal, threatens Russia with ‘severe’ tariffs