World Putin in Crimea to mark nine years since annexation – a day after war crimes arrest warrant March 18, 2023 Putin ‘unruffled and unapologetic’, despite war crimes charge John Sparks International correspondent @sparkomat The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, is now liable to arrest in 123 countries – but he knows…
World Putin arrest warrant is ‘first shot’ in potentially substantial indictment against him March 18, 2023 An arrest warrant issued against Russian President Vladimir Putin is the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) “first shot” in what could be a substantial indictment against him, Ukraine’s leading lawyer has…
World Putin’s ‘child snatcher’ and other fugitives wanted by International Criminal Court March 18, 2023 Russia has hit back after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, which accuses him of war crimes for his alleged involvement in child abductions from…
World Wyoming becomes first US state to ban abortion pills March 18, 2023 Wyoming has become the first US state to ban abortion pills. Those who “prescribe, dispense, distribute, sell or use any drug for the purpose of procuring or performing an abortion”…
World Putin wanted by International Criminal Court – Kremlin calls move ‘outrageous and unacceptable’ March 17, 2023 The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of abducting children from Ukraine. It also issued a warrant for the arrest…
World Police in Paris pepper spray protesters as Macron faces no confidence motions March 17, 2023 Police in Paris pepper sprayed young protesters near the Sorbonne University as two motions of no confidence were tabled against French President Emmanuel Macron. One motion of no confidence came…
World Why Macron’s change to pension age has sparked protests – and how does France compare to UK? March 17, 2023 Emmanuel Macron’s attempt to raise France’s state retirement age has triggered nationwide protests and more than 300 arrests. Roads have been blocked in Paris, Rennes and other major cities, while…
World Young Ukrainians risking their lives building deadly kamikaze drones to hunt down and kill Russian soldiers March 17, 2023 We’re racing across town in battle-torn eastern Ukraine, trying to keep up with a battered BMW driven by an 18-year-old with his 21-year-old mate urging him on; but they aren’t…
World Poland to send at least four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine March 16, 2023 Poland is to send Ukraine four MiG-29 fighter jets in the coming days, it has been announced, with more to follow later. “Firstly, literally within the next few days, we…
World Chinese ChatGPT rival disappoints – but does have a cute name March 16, 2023 The battle of the AI chatbots has stepped up a notch after Chinese search giant Baidu unveiled its much-anticipated rival to ChatGPT. The company showed off Ernie (short for “enhanced…
World Russia trying to recover crashed US drone after Black Sea collision March 15, 2023 The US says the drone which crashed into the Black Sea after encountering two Russian fighter jets will not provide intelligence of any value should Moscow attempt to recover its…
World Church terror attack warning as Vienna police step up armed patrols and check traffic March 15, 2023 Police in Vienna have put more armed officers on the streets after intelligence suggested a possible Islamist terror attack was being planned against churches. “There is a nonspecific threat of…
World Russia: ‘If strike drone appeared near New York, how would US react?’ The Reaper crash row so far March 15, 2023 The US and Russia have different accounts of what caused an American drone to crash into the Black Sea on Tuesday. It is the first time the two powers have…
World Biden to visit Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland to mark anniversary of Good Friday Agreement March 14, 2023 Joe Biden will visit Northern Ireland following a formal invitation from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The invitation was extended as the pair met for talks in San Diego to announce…
World Indian film song beats entries from Rihanna and Lady Gaga to win historic Oscar March 13, 2023 Naatu Naatu from the Telugu-language blockbuster RRR has made history as the first Indian song to win an Academy Award, taking the Oscar for best original song. With its catchy chorus and…
World Xi Jinping’s ramping up of rhetoric is deliberate – and the drawing of battle lines is accelerating March 13, 2023 Aside from the business at hand, events in China’s Great Hall of the People really are an impressive spectacle. Everything is performed to perfection, from the synchronised tea pouring to…
World China’s military must become ‘Great Wall of Steel’, President Xi Jinping says March 13, 2023 China must modernise its military to make it a “Great Wall of Steel”, President Xi Jinping has said. Speaking for the first time in his precedent-breaking third term as head…
World India government in stand-off with campaigners over same-sex marriage recognition – reports March 12, 2023 The Indian government is pushing back on an attempt by campaigners to win legal recognition for same-sex marriage, according to reports. Officials have urged the court to reject challenges to…
World Israel says three Palestinian gunmen shot dead after opening fire on soldiers in West Bank March 12, 2023 The Israeli army says its soldiers have shot dead three Palestinian gunmen who opened fire on their post in the West Bank. The incident happened near the northern city of…
World Ukraine must embrace the West’s ‘manoeuvre warfare’ instead of being dragged into traditional Russian-style combat March 11, 2023 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been brutal and attritional, and has shocked most of the “civilised” world. Russia’s evident disregard for casualties and collateral damage in the pursuit of victory…