President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said Ukraine’s armed forces have retaken about 2,000 square kilometers (770 square miles) of territory from Russian forces since their surprise counteroffensive was launched in the northeast earlier this month. In his speech on Saturday night, he said: “These days, the Russian military is showing its best: showing its back. And …
As early as 7am, mourners have begun leaving messages and flowers at Marischal College in the heart of Aberdeen in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, Max Stephens reports from Aberdeen. A Union Jack flag stands at half-mast blowing gently in the morning wind over the sea of flowers. A handmade royal orb decorated with sequins, …
It has been announced that the day of the Queen’s state funeral on Monday 19 September will be a bank holiday. The one-off holiday was formally approved by King Charles III at his first meeting with the Privy Council at St James’s Palace in London. Acting President of the Council Penny Mordaunt read two draft …
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Getty Images Copyright: Getty Images As preparations continue to move the Queen’s coffin, there is more reaction from around the world. In Australia, former Prime Minister John Howard has claimed the Queen once drafted a statement, never published, saying she supported the decision of the Australian people should they vote for a republic. The statement …
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Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur entered the Arthur Ashe Stadium as the two best players in the world, who have outperformed the rest of the field this year. However, at the end of the game, the reality was much simpler. Jabeur gave it his all, forcing his way back into the match from the point …
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Swiatek wins 6-2, 7-6 (5) to win first US Open title! Second set: Swiatek 6-2, 7-6 (5) Jabeur Both players have strained their serve a bit in this breaker so far. Jabeur wins the next point on her serve, then sees Swiates drop back-to-back serve points with unforced errors for the baseline. Jabeur now serves …
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King Charles ascends the throne at a time when nationalism is on the rise in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The two largest political parties in Scotland and Northern Ireland want to leave the United Kingdom, while a quarter of the population of Wales supports independence. Observing journalists from Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff assess attitudes …
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Key events Show only key events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature Match report Ali Martin After the first day was lost to rain and the second respectfully canceled following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the pre-match prediction by both captains that this series decider would produce an outright winner appeared on unstable …
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House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt joined senior politicians past and present as she led King Charles III’s accession council ceremony at St James’s Palace on Saturday. Her additional role as president of the privy council, which she was given in the cabinet reshuffle just four days ago, meant she played a central role in …
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Live England vs South Africa Third Test Day Live: Score and latest updates from The Oval The Telegraph England v South Africa: Third Test, Day Three: Live! the guardian Ollie Robinson sensational for England as South Africa’s top order was demolished The Oval Evening Standard Accuracy, Ollie Robinson and the toss: the secrets behind England’s …
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