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Moscow buildings ‘damaged in drone attack'

BUILDINGS near Russia's defence ministry in Moscow were hit by attack drones tody, the city's mayor said.

Reimagining of Greek myth full of inspired moments

IN HANDEL'S Semele, the eponymous princess is a flighty, narcissistic young woman whose demand to see her lover Jove in all his divine glory and to join the immortals proves her downfall.

Ezra returns to his spiritual home for Latitude festival's feelgood finale

THE back of his double-denim jacket read Gold Rush Kid, but George Ezra ended his 18-month tour on the final night of Latitude as more of a Good Time Bloke returning to his spiritual home, four years after he last headlined Suffolk's cultivated weekend of music, comedy, debate and psychedelic sheep.

Couple say email about 'enjoying holiday' was only contact from TUI

A BRITISH couple stranded by wildfires on Rhodes today said they felt \"abandoned\" - and claimed their tour operator sent them an email asking if they were enjoying their trip.

Inferno must be wake-up call on global warming, says minister

Evacuation flights bring back terrified British tourists trapped on Rhodes as fires sweep through island

Freddie Forsyth compares Met to 'Stasi hounding an old codger' in speed fine row

AUTHOR Frederick Forsyth has compared the Metropolitan Police to the Stasi and accused the force of \"hounding an old codger\" over a speeding ticket rather than solving burglaries.

Gove tells mayor: I'll intervene if City Hall plan fails to deliver enough homes

HOUSING Secretary Michael Gove took a dramatic step today to intervene in Sadiq Khan's London Plan to force through a new homes boom.

With so many storylines, England have it all to do to reach the final chapter

FIFA president Gianni Infantino made his usual prediction on the eve of this Women's World Cup.

It's important for me to play with a smile... that's when I'm at my best

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 2023

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Pochettino 'happy' with Chelsea's start as youngsters catch the eye

MAURICIO POCHETTINO'S start at Chelsea has been punishing for his players, but fans were given a glimpse of his vision for the future in his first game in charge.

Amateur dramatics as qualifier Lamprecht sets the early pace

AMATEUR Christo Lamprecht was the surprise early leader on day one of the Open at Hoylake.

Every chance that Broad will be the last to join bowling's exclusive club

IT WAS probably not how Stuart Broad envisaged reaching the landmark and not merely because David Warner was not the batter to fall.

No dancing with joy just yet to the tune of decreased inflation

THE fall in CPI inflation from 8.7% in May to 7.9% in June announced on Wednesday morning may have got the Prime Minister and the Governor of the Bank of England dancing for joy around their respective breakfast tables. But there is a long way to go before they can take a bow.

Easyjet profits soar as heatwaves fail to cool thirst for summer sun

FIRES and heatwaves in Europe are doing little to quell Brits' thirst for some European summer sun, the boss of easyjet said today as it reported a surge in profit and looked to expand its fleet to keep pace with demand.

Al joins the gym as Magic raises $2.5m to develop holographic personal trainer

THE gym has become the latest venue for the artificial intelligence revolution to gain a foothold, as London-based fitness technology app Magic has raised $2.5 million to develop an Al-powered personal trainer.

Over-hyped and transactional: I've got Barbie fatigue

Greta Gerwig's film has a toothless self-awareness, all arched eyebrow and no bite, says Megan Nolan. And she is already over it

This advert exposes our awful football gender bias

THE only time of year that I usually have a little cry at a television advert (or admit to it) is around Christmas, when John Lewis drops its latest offering featuring a child, snowman or cute woodland animal on a trampoline.

Will audiences welcome another Jacko thriller?

A THEATRE in Soho is bracing for kickback as it prepares to put on a Michael Jackson show that fails to address his abuse allegations.

School pioneers: why exclusion is not the answer

The 'inclusion unit' for problem pupils at Beacon High, one of eight funded by the Standard, has achieved incredible results. David Cohen says the DfE should be learning a lesson

Straight-up flirty duet as Stormzy and RAYE agree Weekend date

WITH Stormzy still riding high from last year's This Is What I Mean, his most introspective record to date, singer-songwriter RAYE - now independent after several years stuck in major label limbo feels like the perfect co-conspirator for the decidedly up-tempo new single The Weekend.

This La Bohème on a film set really gives us something to sing about

PUCCINI'S La Bohème is the opera in which the hero and heroine, Rodolfo and Mimi, famously share their first intimate moments on the floor of a dark garret, supposedly looking for Mimi's key (Rodolfo has already pocketed it), her candle having gone out.

Farage claims family had accounts rejected

NIGEL FARAGE today claimed that \"several\" members of his family had been rejected as bank customers as the row over the closure of his exclusive Coutts account grew.

Noel Clarke blasts 'horrible lies' as he sues Guardian

ACTOR and director Noel Clarke has spoken about the \"horrible\" impact on his life of facing sexual misconduct and bullying allegations, after it was revealed he is suing the Guardian for more than £10 million.

Machete-wielding teen robs Aled Jones of £17,000 Rolex

SONGS of Praise presenter Aled Jones was robbed of his £17,000 Rolex watch after being threatened by a teenager wielding a machete in Chiswick.

Tories take a deep breath as polls open in three by-elections

POLLS today opened for three crucial parliamentary by-elections, including in Boris Johnson's former seat in west London.

Haka helps kick off a dazzling opening for World Cup of unity

THE Women's World Cup kicked off today with a spectacular opening ceremony and message of unity.

MOEEN'S BOLD CALL FOR HOSTS' SPOT OF BOTHER

AFTER a period of relative calm, England are suddenly back to churning through incumbents at No3 every bit as quickly as Downing Street does at No10.

'WEATHER WILL MAKE US PUSH HARD FOR WIN'

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Kerr always destined to become Australia's golden girl

Chelsea star carries hopes of a nation after rising totop of thegame,asher _, primary school PE teacher predicted...