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Ukrainian forces appear to have stepped up their efforts to weaken Russian air superiority in the war by attacking bases that house supersonic warplanes deep inside Russian territory.

A British tourist, aged 43, has reportedly drowned after he jumped into a lake to cool off during a family holiday to Turkey. The man was part of an organised tour at the Manavgat Dam in Antalya, when he dove into the water for respite from the 33C summer, according to news reports. A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office confirmed a British man had died in Turkey and that it was “in touch with local authorities” in a statement. He reportedly entered the water from a pier platform connected to a riverside restaurant. Shortly after, he appeared to struggle and reportedly made desperate attempts to stay afloat. Local media reported that while some onlookers rushed to help the man, others alerted authorities about the incidents. Officers from Turkey’s Gendarmerie General Command, rescue divers and emergency service providers responded to the scene. Divers reportedly retreived the man’s lifeless body from around 40ft beneath the water’s surface. Medical staff reportedly waiting on dry land pronounced the man dead, as his body was sent to the Antalya Forensic Medicine Institute for a post-mortem examination. It is currently not clear why the man drowned, and it is hoped the autopsy will provide more details into the tragic incident. A spokesperson for the Foreign Office told the Evening Standard: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Turkey, and are in touch with local authorities.” Antalya, known for its blue waters and stunning coastline, is a popular Turkish holiday destination that accounts for around 30 per cent of the country’s foreign visitors. Last month, temperatures in Antalya touched 44C as a heatwave swept across many European countries, including Spain, Greece, and Italy. Read More Lucy Letby news – latest: Whistleblower hits out at NHS failings after concerns about killer nurse ignored Pakistani rescuers try to free 6 children and 2 men from a cable car hundreds of feet in the air Eighteen bodies found in Greek forest hit by fire believed to be migrants Turkey says UN lost neutrality after world body condemns Cyprus roadwork, assault on peacekeepers Major wildfires burn in Greece, Spain's Canary Island of Tenerife A bus crashes off the road in central Turkey, leaving 12 passengers dead

Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.

Japan will begin releasing treated radioactive water from Fukushima into the ocean as early as Thursday, officials announced on Tuesday, following months of heightened public anxiety and pushback from many neighboring countries.

UK government borrowing came in below official forecasts in the first four months of the fiscal year, providing

The controversial plan will proceed despite opposition from local fishermen and neighbouring countries.

Ukraine has a soldier shortage. Though many have volunteered, others are dodging the draft.

Eight Republicans have qualified for the party's first 2024 presidential primary debate Wednesday night, the Republican National Committee announced Monday evening.

Authorities say two other drones were intercepted over Bryansk, near the Ukrainian border.

China's and Russia's clout is increasing in Africa, as resentment builds towards Western nations.

BHP Group Ltd., the world’s biggest miner, reported a 37% decline in full-year profit, missing analysts’ forecasts, as

The Seattle Mariners have moved into a postseason spot thanks in part to star Julio Rodriguez. Here's what the playoff bracket would look like if the season ended today.MLB is nearing the one-month warning for teams looking to make it to the postseason. Top teams like the Atlanta Braves, Ba...