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Drone may have been meant for Boris Johnson’s train, says Ukrainian railway firm
15+ hour, 10+ min ago (522+ words) A Russian drone attack on a station in Ukraine may have been aimed at a train carrying dignitaries including Boris Johnson, the country’s railways operator has said. The attack hit a train at Yahodyn station, on the Polish border, shortly…...
UK drivers complain about 'useless' and 'irritating' sign introduced in 1965
18+ hour, 13+ min ago (669+ words) UK drivers have complained about an "irritating" and "useless" road sign that causes too much uncertainty. A post in the r/drivingUK Reddit thread shared annoyance at the 'Road Ahead Closed' sign. The red and white rectangular sign is a…...
Rayner hints at donations cap after Reform given £72m by crypto-billionaires
19+ hour, 19+ min ago (730+ words) Angela Rayner has suggested ministers could still impose a cap on political donations in the wake of Reform UK’s £72 million gifts from two crypto-billionaires. The twin £36 million donations from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne have reignited calls for a cap…...
Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish ministers to meet to discuss exit from the UK
18+ hour, 13+ min ago (401+ words) The First Ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will discuss the future of independence for their respective countries when they meet on Monday (September 14). Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, Scottish National Party leader John Swinney and Sinn Féin…...
Donald Trump to save Scottish independence thoughts for ‘another day’
19+ hour, 31+ min ago (248+ words) Donald Trump has said he will save his opinion on Scottish independence for “another day”, shortly after doubling down on his comments on Irish unity. On Saturday, the US President responded to a question from the Press Association by saying…...
Trump urges Ukrainian leader to halt strikes causing Russian fuel shortages
20+ hour, 40+ min ago (555+ words) US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage. Mr Trump was asked on Sunday if he had spoken with Mr Zelensky following his recent conversation…...
Donald Trump says he ‘loved’ backlash to Irish unity remarks
21+ hour, 1+ min ago (256+ words) US President Donald Trump has said he “loved” the backlash to his comments in support of Irish unification. Mr Trump spoke briefly to reporters on Sunday as he walked to the first tee on his golf resort in Doonbeg, Co…...
Trump Irish unity remarks reflect broad US sentiment – Gerry Adams
21+ hour, 30+ min ago (501+ words) US President Donald Trump’s remarks in support of Irish unity reflect the “broad north American sentiment”, former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said. Mr Adams welcomed Mr Trump’s remarks but stated that Irish premier Micheál Martin had “put himself…...
Independence referendum ‘not off the table’, says McAllan
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (451+ words) A referendum on Scottish independence is “not off the table”, a senior minister has said, despite comments from the Prime Minister. Separation from the UK was thrust into the fore again this week after Andy Burnham said in the House…...
Andy Burnham takes part in Great North Run for homelessness charity
1+ day, 14+ min ago (443+ words) Prime Minister Andy Burnham is taking part in the Great North Run to raise money for a homelessness charity. Mr Burnham, wearing a Number 10 bib, was running in the half marathon to raise money for Changing Lives, which he visited…...