MYSTERIOUS: 42 - What They Never Told You

Moscow withdraws UK ambassador as tensions between Britain and Russia mount

Former Russian ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin left his post on July 21, having been in the role for over seven years

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Smiling Kate joins King, Queen and other royals at church service ahead of Harry and Meghan return

The Royal Family put on a united front following the shock news that Prince Harry and wife Meghan would be moving back to Britain

Evening Standard · Aug 23

In 1981, Britain wanted to eradicate the invasive coypus which escaped from fur farms and grew to roughly 200,000 in population and damaged crops and wetlands; after years of trapping Britain made them disappear from the country

Britain once had roughly 200,000 coypus after the rodents escaped from fur farms and spread across East Anglia, damaging crops and wetlands. In 1981, the country launched a scientific eradication campaign using intensive trapping, research and population tracking. Six years later, the invasive rodents had almost disappeared from Britain.

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Three dead in Russian strikes on Kharkiv as Kyiv targets another online retailer

Ukrainian drones spark fire at a logistics hub belonging to online retailer Ozon, after weeks of attacks targeting Wildberries

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in Europe

Europe’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food-supply systems. Unlike India’s storage and distribution challenges, Europe faces an upstream problem: protecting agricultural production itself from increasingly extreme weather.

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Drill, Burnham, drill? The oil basin that is a totem for Trump – and a headache for Britain’s new PM

North Sea oil, once the driving force of the UK economy, may be dwindling but it remains a symbol of prestige and a rich resource for political debate

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

Prince Harry: Royal misfit making unlikely UK return

Harry and wife Meghan Markle remain estranged from Prince William and Princess Catherine. Past conflicts and public statements have created a lack of trust. Harry's life has been marked by childhood trauma and a difficult relationship with the press. His return marks a new chapter as they navigate their public…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

‘Wrong-side’ driving trend: 12 deaths in Britain, Ireland linked to social media buzz

Twelve people have died in less than a week in separate crashes in Britain and Ireland involving vehicles being driven on the wrong side of major roads, with authorities warning that dangerous driving is being encouraged by social media.

The Times of India · Aug 23

Prince Harry’s UK move ‘driven by desire to get closer to King Charles’

The Duke of Sussex’s move back to Britain could give him more opportunities to rebuild his relationship with his father, although his long-running estrangement from Prince William remains unresolved.

BANG Premier · Aug 22

Meghan Markle’s acting ambitions said to one of driving forces behind UK return

The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly discussing a major part in a potential third season of Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen as she prepares to relocate to Britain with her family.

BANG Premier · Aug 22