Ukraine’s drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights

We’re like a red rag to the enemy. Because we’re taking the war to their territory so that they feel it too,” the Ukrainian soldier says, as his unit scramble…

Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits

From cutting back on bread to working from home on Fridays, the boss of sandwich chain Pret A Manger has learnt quite a lot about our habits. We are apparently…

Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover during shooting

Oz Pearlman – a self-described “mentalist” performing mind tricks – told the BBC he was talking to Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt when…

BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize for 15 years

The BBC had also recently revealed it planned to reduce the team behind the coverage of national occasions, such as royal and state events.The BBC will cut up to 2,000…

Student filmmaker was ‘surrounded and kicked on floor before being stabbed’

A student filmmaker allegedly stabbed to death at a popular north London viewpoint was surrounded and kicked on the floor before he died, a court heard. Finbar Sullivan, 21, died after…

Nearly 60,000 migrants deported since election – as govt attempt to wrestle back the agenda

The government is attempting to wrestle back the agenda today, after almost a week of explosive headlines about the Mandelson scandal. The Home Office says that over 58,000 foreign national…

Waiting in the wings: Angela Rayner?

The prime minister is on the rocks, facing what is likely the gravest point of his premiership over the Mandelson scandal. Various news outlets are reporting that his former deputy,…

Mandelson’s lobbying firm severs all ties with him

he lobbying firm that Peter Mandelson co-founded has cut all ties with him, following the scandal over his association to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Global Counsel have announced Lord…

Iran and US to begin high-stakes talks amid fears of conflict

The US and Iran have threatened one another with strikes over recent weeks – and expectations of a breakthrough during Friday’s discussions are low. Iranian and American officials will kick…

PM’s chief of staff safe in his job, says minister

The prime minister’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney is safe in his job, the communities secretary tells Sky News. McSweeney is seen as close to Peter Mandelson and pushed for…