Russia is strengthening and expanding its defensive positions in occupied areas of Ukraine, Britain’s Defence Ministry said on Monday, as the war approaches it the second year. The intelligence assessment, issued daily by the ministry, said Russian forces “had likely…
Zelensky visits Britain as PM Sunak promises extra military aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will on Wednesday make his first visit to Britain since the Russian invasion of his country, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promising extra military support. Sunak announced plans to train Ukrainian pilots, paving way for them…
United Cup: Great Britain win tie against Australia after Harriet Dart’s victory
Great Britain’s Harriet Dart defeated Maddison Inglis in straight sets to seal the team’s tie win over Australia at the United Cup. Wins on day one for Cameron Norrie and Katie Swan meant Britain were already 2-0 up over their…
Princess Anne and Prince Edward to become stand-ins for King
King Charles has begun the process of increasing the number of royals who can stand in for the monarch for official duties – proposing Princess Anne and Prince Edward as additions. At present the “counsellors of state” are Camilla, the…
Coronation on 6 May for King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort
King Charles III’s coronation is to be held on Saturday 6 May, at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace has announced. Camilla, the Queen Consort, will be alongside the King and will also be crowned in the historic ceremony. King Charles became…
UK avoids recession in boost for under-fire Truss
Britain is not yet in recession, revised data showed Friday in a boost for under-fire Prime Minister Liz Truss, but its economy may still face a downturn on soaring interest rates. Gross domestic product expanded 0.2 percent in the second…
Andy Murray to participate in Davis Cup in Glasgow as GB team announced
Andy Murray has been selected to take part in the Davis Cup in Glasgow as the British team was announced. The three-time Grand Slam champion has been named in the Great Britain team set to compete in his native Scotland…
*Abandoned and Shamed: Pains, burdens of divorced women in the north (DailyTrust)*Why I haven’t taken antiretrovirals since my HIV diagnosis in 1992 –Medical doctor (Punch)
Abandoned and Shamed: Pains, burdens of divorced women in the north (DailyTrust) Many women are accusing men in Northern Nigeria’s predominantly Muslim society of divorcing them recklessly and leaving them with the financial burden of caring for their children. In…
ATP Cup: Great Britain beaten by Australia in quarter-finals (BBC)
Great Britain missed out on the ATP Cup semi-finals after Jamie Murray and Joe Salisbury lost the decisive doubles rubber against Australia despite having four match points. The 3-6 6-3 18-16 win for Nick Kyrgios and Alex de Minaur after…
