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Prince William is considering gradually distancing Harry and Meghan from the British monarchy, aiming to create a “smaller and more cohesive” royal family. Kate Middleton has doubts about this decision, fearing a final breakdown in the brothers' relationship.
In central London, a double-decker bus drove onto the pavement and crashed into a barrier near a crowded bus stop. As a result of the accident, 17 people were injured, 15 of whom were hospitalized; police have launched an investigation.
Lady Gaga canceled her performance in Miami as part of The Mayhem Ball tour due to an "extremely strained" voice. Her doctor and vocal coach advised the singer not to continue the concert to avoid damaging her vocal cords.
British rock band Radiohead has announced a 2025 tour that will cover five European cities, including London and Madrid. These are the band's first live performances since 2018.
The 2025 London Film Festival will present a large selection of world premieres, including films by Guillermo del Toro, Luca Guadagnino, and Yorgos Lanthimos. The festival will open with a new installment of "Knives Out" and close with "100 Nights of Heroes" starring Charli XCX.
UK consumer spending on live music in 2024 rose to £6. 68 billion, a 9.5% increase from last year. This growth is largely driven by massive tours by Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, and Charli XCX, which filled stadiums.
UK Defense Minister John Healey arrived in Kyiv. He will meet with Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal to coordinate issues for the next Ramstein format meeting and discuss defense projects.
"Fulham" signed Kevin from "Shakhtar" for a club-record fee. The Brazilian winger stated that he is happy to play in the "highest" league in the world - in England.
French President Emmanuel Macron discussed security guarantees for Ukraine with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The next meeting of the "coalition of the determined" will take place in Paris on September 4.
A new book reveals details of an attack on 16-year-old Camilla on a train, which she fought off with a shoe. This incident occurred before her royal status and influenced her subsequent activities.
Veteran Yuriy Hrytsai, after being wounded, underwent rehabilitation under the "MHP Poruch" program. He returned to cooking, became a program specialist and host of the project "Old World Cuisine of Ukraine", recreating more than 50 dishes.
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have initiated the re-imposition of UN sanctions against Iran. This is due to Tehran's failure to fulfill its obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal.
In London, Princess Diana's time capsule, laid in 1991, was opened, revealing a Kylie Minogue CD, a pocket TV, and a photograph of the princess. The capsule was unearthed earlier than planned due to the construction of a children's oncology center.
A new study in Lisbon has shown that dark-colored cars emit more heat than light-colored ones, increasing air temperature. This exacerbates the urban heat island effect, especially during anomalous heatwaves in Europe.
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.
Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland have filed a lawsuit in the High Court in London against Sting and his company Magnetic Publishing Limited. They are demanding millions of pounds in unpaid royalties, including deductions from the hit "Every Breath You Take."
Dozens of heads of state and government, including the US and China, sent congratulations to Ukraine on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of Independence. President Zelenskyy thanked for the support in the fight against Russian aggression.
Ukraine successfully consolidates European partners and prevents capitulation at negotiations in Istanbul. The country has achieved significant successes in the development and testing of new models of missile weapons and drones.
The Head of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, stated that the issue of deploying contingents in Ukraine was not discussed within NATO. He noted that this issue is part of international politics and negotiations with Moscow.
A review of five detective films that keep you on the edge of your seat until the last minute. Among them are "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery", "See How They Run", "Luther: The Fallen Sun", "The Stranger" and "Searching".
OnlyFans paid its owner Leonid Radvinsky $701 million in dividends. This is a record payout amid rumors of a possible sale of the business for an estimated $8 billion.
Ethel Caterham from Great Britain, born on August 21, 1909, celebrated her 116th birthday. She is the last living subject of King Edward VII.
Turkey states that there must first be a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Only then will it be possible to create a framework program for peacekeeping forces.
A debate has arisen in Germany regarding the country's possible participation in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not rule out such a possibility, but society and politicians are divided in their opinions.
Military serviceman Oleksiy "Stalker" criticizes Poroshenko for his statements regarding negotiations, recalling the plundering of the army and the defense of the Russian language during his presidency. He also mentions Poroshenko's ties to the UOC-MP.
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.
British Defense Minister John Healey stated that London does not rule out the possibility of sending its troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement. This is intended to ensure security and prevent new aggression from Russia.
The UK Electoral Commission and the Central Election Commission of Ukraine signed a cooperation agreement. Great Britain will support Ukraine in preparing for future post-war elections.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated the unacceptability of NATO military contingent appearing in Ukraine. Moscow calls on Britain not to hinder negotiations, accusing it of prolonging the conflict.
Soho House, once a global club, is preparing for privatization. MCR Hotels leads a group of investors that will buy out shares at a price of about $9 per share.