World Ukraine needs the public on its side – but that isn’t a problem in Poland April 5, 2023 From the start, Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first official visit to Poland since Russia invaded Ukraine was a meeting of friends. It was a display of warmth and solidarity, as well as…
World Trump loyalists say charges are ‘Democrat ploy’ as polls show no opening for DeSantis April 5, 2023 Donald Trump was the frontrunner to be the Republican Party nominee for the 2024 presidential race before news of his pending arrest became public – and that fact is unchanged…
World Finland officially joins NATO, as Russia threatens ‘counter measures’ April 4, 2023 Finland has officially become a member of NATO after concerns over Russia’s aggression. The Kremlin has said it could be forced to take “counter measures” to ensure its own border’s…
World Finland to officially join NATO on Tuesday April 3, 2023 Finland will officially become a member of NATO on Tuesday, the Finnish president’s office has announced. The Nordic nation, which shares a border with Russia, applied to join the military…
World Twitter Blue or legacy? Anger and confusion among social media users April 3, 2023 Many Twitter users are angry and confused as it is now impossible to tell who has paid for their blue checkmark on the social media platform. Last month, Twitter announced…
World Finland’s PM loses bid for second term as centre-right party claims win amid tight election April 3, 2023 Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin appears to have lost her bid for a second term in power – with her party destined for defeat by two conservative opponents in an…
World Trump to deliver ‘remarks’ at his Florida club after arraignment in New York April 3, 2023 Donald Trump is set to speak in Florida on Tuesday night after his scheduled arraignment in New York on charges related to hush money payments to a porn star before…
World Ukraine is holding strong – but as war deaths mount its fortitude is to be severely tested April 1, 2023 In the vast windswept cemetery on the outskirts of Dnipro low clouds drift and mist drizzles over the graves of the fallen in this war. There is no noise apart…
World Japan lifts evacuation order in town 12 years after nuclear disaster April 1, 2023 Japan has officially reopened part of a town evacuated 12 years ago in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. The area of Tomioka, southwest of the wrecked Daiichi Nuclear…
World Trump raises ‘$4m in 24 hours’ after indictment – and he’s ‘ready to fight’ April 1, 2023 Donald Trump has claimed he has raised more than $4m in the 24 hours after the news of his indictment. The former president listed the figure in a press release,…
World The King’s first state visit was a post-Brexit push to sell Britain and it seems to have worked March 31, 2023 You hear a lot about the soft power of the monarchy. But there was definitely a hard message for the King to deliver during his first state visit. This was…
World Trump will want circus of NY court appearance as he claims he is the victim March 30, 2023 In the midst of a comeback, it is quite the comedown. The courthouse in New York’s Bowery district – aka ‘Skid Row’ before its gentrification – has seen its share…
World Finland moves closer to becoming NATO member as Turkey ratifies accession March 30, 2023 Finland has moved a step closer to becoming a NATO member after Turkey’s parliament ratified its accession to the alliance. Turkey was the last of NATO’s 30 members to accept…
World Russia wants to trade food for weapons with North Korea, US says March 30, 2023 Russia is looking to North Korea to source weapons for the war in Ukraine, the US says. Washington believes Moscow is aiming to provide Pyongyang with food and other commodities…
World King makes history as first British monarch to address German parliament – as he vows to ‘renew special bond’ March 30, 2023 The King spoke about politics, history and “renewing the pledge of friendship” as he became the first British monarch to address the German parliament. The overwhelming message of the speech,…
World King gets stuck into making cheese on Germany visit – then eats cake shaped like a crown March 30, 2023 The King took a trip to the German countryside today, where he helped make a special organic cheese to mark his historic visit, as he continued his state visit. “We…
World Elon Musk and experts say AI development should be paused immediately March 29, 2023 Elon Musk and a group of artificial intelligence experts are calling for a pause in the training of powerful AI systems due to the potential risks to society and humanity.…
World Lebanon reverses controversial decision to delay clocks change March 27, 2023 Lebanon’s government has reversed a controversial decision to delay the start of daylight saving time by a month. Najib Mikati, the country’s caretaker prime minister, said the cabinet had voted…
World Israel in ‘heart of crisis’ as PM delays controversial judiciary overhaul March 27, 2023 A pause – not a halt After hours hidden out of sight and in emergency negotiations with his coalition partners, Benjamin Netanyahu eventually bowed to the inevitable. As the sun…
World Indian opposition leader hits out at PM Modi after parliament disqualification March 25, 2023 India’s key opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after being disqualified from parliament. Mr Gandhi, 52, was expelled on Friday after he was sentenced to two…