President Volodymyr Zelensky’s anticorruption policies have already provoked Ukraine’s first antigovernment protests since the Russian invasion in 2022. Now, it seems, they may cost the country a portion of its foreign aid from the European Union, in a clear rebuke from the bloc, once a staunch ally. The decision is not final, however, and the funding can be restored if Ukraine meets certain benchmarks. While holding back Western aid to spur reform was common before Russia’s invasion, Friday’s decision seemed to signal a new willingness by the bloc to admonish Mr. Zelensky’s government on domestic policy during the war. It also raised questions about whether the glow around Mr. Zelensky might be beginning to dim among Ukraine’s Western allies.

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“King of the Hill,” co-created by Judge (“Beavis and Butthead,” “Silicon Valley”) and future “The Office” czar Greg Daniels, has been off the air for 15 years. Much of what’s been altered about “King of the Hill,” however, lies outside the creative team’s direct control. But the most enjoyable aspects of “King of the Hill” are arguably timeless. Divorced sad sack Bill (Stephen Root) is so depressed by Hank’s absence he’s become an overweight shut-in; in just a couple episodes, he’s back to sipping alley beers in his stained undershirt. All 10 episodes of “King of the Hill” Season 14 will be available to stream on Hulu on August 4.

NEARLY seven million unsuspecting Brits have had drugs slipped into their drink as “spiking” hits epidemic levels. "Several of my close friends have had their drinks spiked, both in the UK and abroad, and there’s lots of cases where boys are spiked for pranks. Children as young as 11 are even being targeted with drugs including ketamine, Rohypnol, MDMA and gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB). And in West Yorks, cops had reports of 444 drink spiking ­incidents last year, compared to 143 in 2019. Drink spiking is the most common method, but drugs have also been added to vapes and food.

On a sunny June morning nine years ago, Donald J. Trump arrived at his golf resort in Scotland, the day after Britain voted to leave the European Union. On Friday, a second-term President Trump returned to that resort, Trump Turnberry, with a good part of what he said in 2016 now a reality. He had correctly claimed that the political forces that drove Brexit went beyond a single country. Five months after that visit, Mr. Trump captured the White House, having played to anxieties about immigration in ways that echoed the “Vote Leave” campaign. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made mending relations with the European Union one of the priorities of his Labour government.

“The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now,” the governments of Britain, France and Germany said in a joint statement on Friday. The severity of the humanitarian crisis over 21 months of grinding war has led some Western nations once sympathetic to Israel’s actions in Gaza to shift their stance toward the entrenched conflict. On Thursday, France said it would soon recognize an independent State of Palestine, adding its name to a growing list of European countries to do so. Nearly one in three people in the territory is not eating for days at a time, according to the United Nations’ World Food Program. The Gaza health authorities say that acute malnutrition is rising and that children have died.

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Jonathan Watson, who plays Colin Whyte, made the confession while appearing on podcast The Braw and the Brave. He told host Lisa Kennedy his favourite is when Cathy, his character's wife, goes to a health spa and leaves Colin on his own and he goes to Wetherspoons. READ NEXT: Popular coffee chain unveils revamped East End storeHe explained: "He got hammered for about two or three days. READ NEXT: New mural takes shape on side of Southside PaesanoWatson went on to reveal he also studied at drama college alongside pop star Sheena Easton, from Bellshill. She appeared in Prince's concert film Sign o' the Times and sang duet vocals for hit song U Got the Look.

Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images)Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. “He benefits massively when there's support at the other end, and that wasn't the case today. He's stuck to what works.”Meanwhile, Sanjay Manjrekar urged India to keep fighting and look for positives.“India won't think of a draw. If the sun stays out, they'll look to score big and flip the pressure. But the surface is showing signs of uneven bounce — that could be a factor,” Manjrekar noted.

Donald Trump enjoys golf weekend in Scotland, while hundreds protest across UK; calls president 'unwelcome'President Donald Trump spent Saturday on the golf course at his Scottish resort while hundreds of protesters took to the streets across the United Kingdom, denouncing his visit and criticizing British leaders for accommodating the American president.Trump played golf alongside his son Eric and US Ambassador to Britain Warren Stephens at Turnberry course along Scotland's coast. The Trump Organization acquired the historic golf resort in 2008, making it a centerpiece of the family's international property portfolio.The president's weekend golf session comes as he prepares for high-level diplomatic meetings with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss trade relations.Edinburgh saw hundreds of protesters gathered on cobblestone streets outside the US Consulate where speakers declared Trump 'unwelcome' and criticized Prime Minister Starmer's recent trade agreement with the United States.The deal, designed to avoid steep US tariffs on British goods, has sparked controversy among opposition groups who view it as capitulation to American pressure.Upon arriving in Scotland Friday night, Trump delivered sharp criticism of European immigration policies, stating, "This immigration is killing Europe. You better get your act together. You're not going to have Europe anymore", reported AP.

The Rose and Crown, on East Street, closed its doors on Friday, April 25, after landlord Maggie announced that no new tenants had been found. Speaking to this paper, Gareth said: “We’ve run several pubs over the years. On Friday, August 1, the Rose and Crown will host beloved Wiltshire group the Doghouse Duo. Additionally, on Wednesdays, Gareth says, the Rose and Crown is due to host quiz nights, which will also include ‘open the box’ a key-oriented game designed to spice up a regular quiz-night offering. He added that the pub is dog friendly, and that he was looking to welcoming locals and visitors into the pub.

Close Andy Farrell’s iconic ‘hurt arena’ speech from British and Irish Lions’ 2013 tour of AustraliaSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeThe British and Irish Lions clinched a series win against Australia in a thrilling second Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Will Skelton’s imposing figure set the tone in a bruising first half at the MCG, with James Slipper, Jake Gordon and Tom Wright tries earning a deserved advantage for the Wallabies, who added plenty to their pack through the powerful Rob Valetini. But Lions hopes were boosted by a quickfire double from Tom Curry and Huw Jones before the interval and Tadhg Beirne scored to set up a thrilling finale with Keenan’s late winner settling an iconic battle in front of nearly 100,000 fans at a raucous MCG. Follow all of the fallout, reaction and analysis from the second Test in Melbourne with our live blog below:

The Mirror devotes its front page to a photograph of a mother in Gaza holding a starving child, external - with a headline which pleads: 'Don't Look Away.' The Daily Mail has interviewed the freed British-Israeli hostage, external, Emily Danari. The Times reports that the prime minister's reluctance to recognise a Palestinian state is likely to deepen divisions within the Cabinet, external. The Daily Telegraph says his deputy, Angela Rayner, is among the ministers "piling pressure" , externalon him to take the step. County lines gangs are switching from dealing drugs to snatching phones, external, according to the front page of the The Mail.

SynopsisIndia-Britain FTA may allow tariff-free entry for British food. This includes chocolate and soft drinks. A similar FTA with EU nations indicates cheaper chocolates. Strong regulations are needed on marketing HFSS foods. Otherwise, Indian children will pay the price.

This is a representative AI image (Pic credit: Lexica)NEW DELHI: Scotch and British gin makers may have been successful in gaining lower duty access to the Indian market, but domestic players are miffed and allege discrimination against Indian brands when they ship their products to the UK. "The UK and even the European Union do not allow fair imports of most Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) products due to non-tariff barriers related to maturation and ingredients. "In India, the maturation is much faster. "He said that the rules force Indian companies to classify their whisky as 'Indian spirits', effectively keeping them off bounds in the UK market. "We would like to label our products as Indian Whisky or Indian Rum/Brandy and sell the same in the UK/EU and allow the market and consumer to decide.