• Ukraine may be ready to strike targets inside Russia with domestically produced ballistic missiles within three to six months, according to former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Kyiv has largely depended on long-range drones and cruise missiles for attacks deep inside Russia, but ballistic weapons would be considerably more difficult for Russian defences to intercept. Speaking to CBS News, Fedorov said: “We must overcome Russia in every technological cycle.” While Ukraine is

Water companies may be permitted to increase customer bills during droughts under proposals being examined by the regulator for England and Wales. Ofwat’s plans would allow suppliers to reflect “water scarcity” in their charges as part of measures intended to curb consumption. The idea has been compared with surge pricing, where taxi and private-hire operators increase fares when demand is high. The proposals emerged only days after senior political figures expressed anger at water companies