In Kyiv, a transformer substation was destroyed as a result of a Russian overnight missile attack. Power grids were also damaged, according to DTEK (Ukraine’s main energy company – ed.). “This morning, missile debris damaged the power grid and complete…
‘Scorched-earth’: Analysis maps out Trump’s next steps
After two days of deliberation, a Manhattan jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of 34 criminal counts in District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr.’s hush money/falsified business records case. Justice Juan Merchan set sentencing for July 11 — only…
‘Scorched-earth’: Analysis maps out Trump’s next steps
After two days of deliberation, a Manhattan jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of 34 criminal counts in District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr.’s hush money/falsified business records case. Justice Juan Merchan set sentencing for July 11 — only…
Journalist’s shocking claim about who Luis Guilherme will replace at West Ham
A journalist who specialises in Brazilian football has made a shocking claim about who Luis Guilherme will replace at West Ham. West Ham might need more homegrown players this summer but they’re clearly planning a Samba revolution too. Hammers technica…
8 people convicted of rioting linked to PolyU siege during 2019 Hong Kong protests
Eight people have been convicted of rioting in Yau Ma Tei in 2019, a verdict that marks the last one for riot trials linked to protests sparked by a university campus siege. A total of 11 defendants appeared at District Court on Friday after their tria…
Last one standing: UK-US firm A&O Shearman latest to hike its junior lawyer salaries
By Maria Ward-Brennan One of the largest law firms in the world A&O Shearman has upped its newly-qualified (NQ) salary to £150,000 for its London lawyers. Coming in on the heels of Clifford Chance’s move on Wednesday, the newly merged firm announced on…
Archaeology breakthrough as sarcophagus of Egypt’s greatest pharaoh finally discovered
The sarcophagus of the most famous Egyptian pharaohs has finally been found, three millennia after his death. Egyptologists were left baffled by the mystery of the whereabouts of the sarcophagus of Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great. A myste…
By-election called at Tonbridge and Malling after Green councillor resigns
A Green Party councillor has quit his post, creating the need for a by-election. George Hines had represented Judd Ward on Tonbridge and Malling council since being elected in May 2023. He resigned on Wednesday, but explained that it was not because he…
Exclusive: Burnley offer manager’s job to boss who Vincent Kompany once called ‘amazing’
Burnley have been left shell-shocked by the departure of Vincent Kompany but could now be close to appointing their next manager. The Clarets were relegated with Kompany at the helm but that didn’t stop Bayern Munich from coming in and snapping up the …
Delays on M20 between Ashford and Maidstone after crash
There were delays of up to 40 minutes on a busy motorway following a three-vehicle crash. The collision happened just after 10am on the M20 London-bound between junction nine in Ashford and eight for Leeds Castle in Maidstone. National Highways said mo…