Vladimir Putin will proclaim the annexation of four Ukrainian regions today (September 30) in an escalation of his seven-month long war and taking the conflict into an unpredictable new phase. Eight years after Russia seized Crimea from Ukraine, following an invasion and a similar vote, Putin will annex the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
Mercedes are likely to push for Red Bull to face punishment after claims they broke rules last season emerged. According to Auto Motor und Sport, Red Bull may have exceeded last season’s $148million (£132m) budget cap allocation in news that will likely infuriate Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton. The FIA are said to be making an
Around eight million Britons will be monitoring their bank accounts to see if the second half of their £650 Cost of Living Payment has arrived, worth £324. We have just received the latest DWP update on this. That is not the only one-off DWP support pensioners are due to get this winter. In total, a
Amazon has launched a QVC-style livestream shopping in India, broadening its offerings in the key overseas market where it has deployed over $6.5 billion to win customers. The retail group on Friday rolled out the new service, called Amazon Live, bringing an army of over 150 creators to host livestreams and plug products in the
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced some major players into the series through Disney Plus this year, including She-Hulk, Ms Marvel and Moon Knight, but one of the swiftest blasters in the galaxy is about to join the fight. A new report says the legendary actor behind Star Wars‘ Han Solo is about to become
The assets of crypto brokerage firm Voyager Digital would face a drastically different fate if FTX did not win the bid, claimed a spokesperson of Wave Financial while speaking to Cointelegraph. The spokesperson argued that better bids were on the table, but they “were passed over for strictly cash offers.” Wave, an SEC-registered digital asset
Every three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. And while there is no known cure, changes in the brain can occur years before a dementia diagnosis. Image Credit: University of South Australia Now, a world-first study from the University of South Australia’s Australian Centre for Precision Health has found a link between
Kate styled her hair on Thursday with her usual wavy hairstyle. In some photos, fans could make out the Princess’ Patrick Mavros Ocean Tides Milky Quartz earrings in 18-carat gold. These cost a whopping £3,400 with the description saying: “We have taken inspiration from the alluring and tranquil colours of the Indian Ocean to create
Parents are spending up to £1,300 annually on childcare costs, according to new research. On average, households have seen their costs rise £110 per month, with the typical nursery in London and the South East now charging around £300 a week. As a result, parents have opted into falling into debt to survive, but people
Hurricane Ian has left Florida residents trapped in their homes without power as flooding and strong winds ravaged the state. The hurricane has now moved over into the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to make landfall in South Carolina on Friday. There are thought to be multiple casualties, although a number has not yet been
With the Gypsy King keen to fight on December 3 and with negotiations with Joshua seemingly at an impasse, he claimed former WBA heavyweight champion Mahmoud Charr has agreed to a fight. But if the Mancunian and AJ can eventually come to an agreement, he may try to pull off an impressive feat. “Just been doing
The Vision Fund, a venture capital arm of SoftBank, has launched a sweeping layoff process, cutting at least 30% of its workforce globally, or approximately 150 of the 500 employees, according to a report by Bloomberg. The news comes nearly two months after SoftBank chief executive officer and founder Masayoshi Son said the company would
Like Austin Butler’s Elvis (another hopeful), this is a lot more than an impression. The Cuban actress nails that breathy delivery but her real mission is to give us glimpses of Marilyn’s soul. And that is perhaps where the comparisons end. Unlike Baz Luhrmann’s joyous homage to the King, Blonde will be no one’s idea
The Ofgem energy price cap will increase tomorrow, although Prime Minister Liz Truss has intervened with a price cap “freeze”. Despite this, thousands of people are still grappling with debt and the prospect of not being able to pay their bills. One consequence of this is being placed onto a prepayment meter, requiring Britons to
A crosswalk signal is seen outside the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., June 27, 2022. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The Supreme Court starting Monday will allow members of the public to attend oral argument hearings for the first time since the Covid-19 lockdown of March 2020, the court’s press office confirmed in a
The Princess of York wore a black ruffled coat from Red Valentino over what appeared to be a forest green dress for the occasion. The black coat featured ruffles, a big belt, massive pockets and a pretty bow at the front to tie the look together. Beatrice also opted for black tights and heels for
Harry Kind, Which? consumer rights expert, explained one of the “best things” people can do in order to keep their bills down. With temperatures dropping, and energy bills set to rise, many people may be wondering how to keep the house warmer for longer periods. “They are the best things since sliced bread when it comes
Footage has shown the moment Ukrainian forces destroyed four Russian armoured vehicles and a military base where enemy soldiers were residing in Kharkiv Oblast. As Russian forces are falling back towards the eastern border, Ukraine has accelerated its already rapid counter offensive operation – and this latest video serves as further evidence of the scale
Speaking at the press conference, Hamilton explained: “It’s never great when the season finishes early. Even when I’ve experienced having it finish early in places like Mexico.” Verstappen can win the championship this weekend if he extends his advantage to 138 points. However, this will only be possible if Verstappen wins the race and both Sergio
All new passenger cars, pickup trucks and SUVs sold in New York state must be zero emissions by 2035, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday. “By revving up our clean transportation transition and making major investments to make EVs more accessible, we’re supercharging our fight against climate change,” Hochul tweeted. NEW: All new vehicles sold in
