Colonel Otton Hulacki: Polish WW2 veteran dies aged 101
Colonel Otton Hulacki was unable to return to Poland after the war and settled on the Isle of Wight.
2023-10-01 16:21
Kaiser Permanente workers say they are unlikely to reach deal to avert strike
The coalition of unions representing healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente said late on Saturday it is unlikely there
2023-10-01 15:58
James Arthur can 'tap into pain' for songwriting because of his past: 'I will eternally heartbroken'
James Arthur can "tap into the pain" of his past for writing songs as he explains he always felt as if he "didn't belong" when he was young.
2023-10-01 15:21
College football rankings 2023: Projected Week 6 AP Top 25 after Georgia and ND avoid upset, LSU and Utah fall
The college football rankings going into Week 6 got a shake-up thanks to upsets of LSU and Utah, but Georgia managed to avoid a drop...for now.
2023-10-01 13:59
Grant Shapps reveals military training plans inside Ukraine
Britain could deploy military instructors to Ukraine and even play a more active role in the Black Sea where Russia has targeted cargo ships, defence minister Grant Shapps has said. Mr Shapps – who took over the defence portfolio from Ben Wallace last month – said he has spoken with Army chiefs about the UK moving “more training” into Ukraine and stepping up defence production there. “I was talking today about eventually getting the training brought closer and actually into Ukraine as well,” he said in an interview with the Sunday Telegraph. “Particularly in the west of the country, I think the opportunity now is to bring more things in country, and not just training. We’re seeing BAE, for example, move into manufacturing in [the] country,” the defence secretary said. “I’m keen to see other British companies do their bit as well by doing the same thing.” The UK and its allies have till date steered clear of formal military presence inside Ukraine to prevent a direct conflict with Russia. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is now in its 20th month. The UK has trained more than 20,000 recruits from Ukraine since the start of 2022, but Nato members have avoided training programmes in the besieged country to avoid the risk of personnel being drawn into combat with Russia. Mr Shapps said he spoke to president Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday and hinted Britain could play a more active role in the Black Sea, where Russia has targeted cargo ships. “Britain is a naval nation so we can help and we can advise, particularly since the water is international water,” he said. “It’s important we don’t allow a situation to establish by default that somehow international shipping isn’t allowed in that water. There’s a lot of places where Britain can help advise,” he told the newspaper. This comes shortly after Mr Zelensky said he wants to turn his country’s defence industry into a “large military hub” by partnering with Western weapons manufacturers to increase arms supplies for its counteroffensive against Russia. One of Ukraine’s strongest allies against the continuing Russian invasion, London has spent £2.3bn on supporting Mr Zelensky’s war efforts between April 2022 and March 2023, according to former defence secretary Ben Wallace’s statement in July. Mr Wallace had said it put the UK only second to the US in terms of international donors of military aid to Ukraine, which is currently involved in counteroffensive skirmishes as it looks to retake its territory. “The delivery and provision of aid is dynamic and fast moving, responding to the priority needs of the armed forces of Ukraine,” he had said. He had also confirmed the success of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles in June and told the parliament that the weapons were already having a “significant impact on the battlefield”. Britain has already donated at least five million anti-personnel weapons, including mortars and grenades, along with 1,500 anti-air weapons and 100 launchers. The Ministry of Defence listed 12,000 ballistic vests and 80,000 helmets as having been supplied in July. A total of £4m had been spent on spare parts, tools and support kits for Kyiv’s military. Read More Ukraine aid left out of government funding package, raising questions about future US support Ukraine-Russia war - live: Moscow could annex more Ukrainian regions, says Medvedev ‘Keep an eye on Crimea’: Ukraine’s costly battlefield gains ‘prelude battle to retake peninsula’ Confident of Poland continuing Ukraine military support despite strained ties, Nato chief says Putin marks anniversary of annexation of Ukrainian regions as drones attack overnight
2023-10-01 13:49
Brexit: New system begins for moving goods from GB to NI
A key part of the Windsor Framework is implemented with a system of "green and red lanes" at NI ports.
2023-10-01 13:19
'The Five' faces backlash for prioritizing 'useless' report over major news stories, Internet says 'such a waste'
Fox News' 'The Five' faced criticism on social media for its September 29 episode, which prioritized lighter topics over major news stories
2023-10-01 13:17
China new home prices tick up in Sept, ending four-month decline - survey
SHANGHAI China's new home prices rose slightly in September, breaking a four-month decline, data showed on Sunday, as
2023-10-01 12:55
Where is College GameDay this week? Week 6 schedule, location, TV and guest picker
Get all the details on Week 6 of ESPN College GameDay, including the location and schedule.
2023-10-01 11:58
California governor vetoes bill offering unemployment pay to strikers
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday vetoed a bill that would have paid unemployment benefits to striking workers,
2023-10-01 11:54
Phillies holding breath as Trea Turner exits game following HBP
The Philadelphia Phillies are holding their breath and hoping that nothing is wrong with Trea Turner, as he is a key player for the Phillies' success in the postseason.
2023-10-01 11:24
NY Democrat Sets Off Fire Alarm During Shutdown Talks
A fire alarm went off in a Capitol Hill building Saturday, adding to the tension as US lawmakers
2023-10-01 10:47