This could lead to radical water consumption restrictions. Water companies and the government are developing emergency action plans.
McDonald's in the UK is introducing new training for managers and updating standards to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This comes after hundreds of complaints from employees about bullying and abuse.
It is known to be a fully functional toilet, identical to the one that gained worldwide notoriety after the audacious robbery of Blenheim Palace in England in 2019.
The Ukrainian national football team moved up to 27th place in the FIFA rankings after victories over Iceland and Azerbaijan. Spain remains the leader, Argentina is in second place.
Italian newspaper Tuttosport has published a list of 25 nominees for the Golden Boy 2025 award. The list includes 20 players from the Golden Boy Index and 5 Wild-cards, the winner will be determined in November.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has allowed a special pre-trial investigation against Ukrainian businessman Kostiantyn Zhevago. He is suspected of bribing the former head and judges of the Supreme Court.
A new study by Canadian experts has found that loneliness or social isolation increases the risk of death from cancer by 11%, and the overall risk of death by 34%. This is due to a stress response that harms the immune system and causes inflammation.
Dragan Stojković resigned as head coach of the Serbian national team after a 0-1 loss to Albania in the World Cup qualifiers. This defeat was the second in a row for the Serbs, who are now in third place in Group K.
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko, during his visits to London and The Hague, emphasized the need to bring the highest leaders of the Russian Federation to justice for the crime of aggression. He discussed issues of the Special Tribunal, extradition, asset forfeiture, and sanctions circumvention.
Serhiy Rebrov named the Ukrainian national team squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland and Azerbaijan. Ruslan Malinovskyi and Volodymyr Brazhko returned to the squad.
Manchester United is considering Gareth Southgate as a potential successor to Ruben Amorim, who faces dismissal. The club's management, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has already contacted Southgate regarding the head coach position.
Billy Wigar, 21, a former Arsenal academy player, died on September 25 from a head injury sustained during a match for Chichester City. The footballer hit a concrete wall while trying to stop the ball and died after surgery and an induced coma.
Grace Geyoro moved to London City for £1. 4 million, breaking the previous transfer record. London City Lionesses have signed 16 players this summer, including well-known footballers.
A selection of five historical films about the Middle Ages offers viewers to immerse themselves in an era of battles, intrigues, and royal dramas. The films cover events from 14th-century Scotland to 15th-century England.
Serhiy Rebrov has announced the squad of the Ukrainian national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including Taras Mykhavko and Oleh Ocheredko as potential debutants. Ukraine will play against France and Azerbaijan in September.
Darren Aronofsky's new film "Caught Stealing" tells the story of former baseball player Hank, who finds himself in the world of gangsters. Austin Butler plays the lead role, and the film also stars Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Bad Bunny, and Liev Schreiber.
A quarter of Ukraine's territory is contaminated with mines and explosive remnants of war, which has led to the deaths of 359 people, including 18 children. Clearing Ukrainian lands of mines will be the largest and most complex humanitarian demining operation in the world.
Fragments of bones of "Lucy", Australopithecus afarensis, 3. 18 million years old, were presented in Prague. This is the first demonstration in Europe, along with "Selam", another unique specimen.
Actor Mark Hamill considered moving to London or Ireland after Donald Trump's re-election as US president. His wife convinced him to stay in the country, noting that he should not let Trump drive him out of his own country.
South Korea's construction sector has been recognized as the most dangerous among OECD countries with a rate of 1. 6 deaths per 10,000 workers. This is twice the OECD average.
The meeting between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska did not yield public results regarding an end to the war in Ukraine. Details of the conversations, particularly in the limousine, remained undisclosed, raising concerns about possible agreements.
Genetic analysis of two 7th-century burials in England revealed that some individuals had ancestors from West Africa. This indicates distant migratory connections and the cosmopolitan nature of early medieval England.
Forward Darwin Nunez moved from "Liverpool" to Saudi "Al-Hilal" for 53 million euros plus bonuses. Last season, he scored 7 goals and provided 5 assists in 47 matches.
European states and Ukraine rejected Vladimir Putin's ceasefire plan. They put forward a counter-proposal, which should become the basis for future negotiations between Trump and the Russian leader.
The High Court of England and Wales has issued an order for the arrest of assets belonging to Kostiantyn Zhevago, former owner of "Finance and Credit" bank. This occurred due to outstanding debt on stabilization loans provided to the bank before its insolvency.
A list of 10 contenders for the 2025 Kopa Trophy, an annual football award for players under 21, has been announced. Among the nominees are the current trophy holder Lamine Yamal, as well as Champions League winners Désiré Doué and João Neves.
Storm "Floris" swept across Great Britain, leaving over 22,000 homes without power and canceling about a hundred performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Winds reached 170 km/h, causing significant damage to infrastructure.
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne was buried on July 31 in the garden of his mansion in Buckinghamshire. The ceremony was held in a narrow circle of relatives and close friends, including James Hetfield and Elton John.
On the stage of the Royal Opera House in London, an actor unfurled the Palestinian Authority flag during the final curtain call of the opera "Il Trovatore," leading to a scuffle. This unauthorized action prompted a statement from the opera company regarding its inappropriateness.
In June 2025, solar energy accounted for 22. 1% of the EU's total electricity, surpassing nuclear energy and fossil fuels. The Netherlands and Greece became record-breakers, while dependence on coal sharply decreased.
