Author: News Desk

He’s open to the move…

The failed attempt to saturate Ukrainian air defences with decoy missiles reveals a vulnerability in Russia’s military capabilities.

It might not last for very long, though.

UK earmarks £700m for small boat arrivals until 2030 At least £700 million has been set aside by the Home Office to help manage the arrival of migrants on small boats until 2030, according to previously unnoticed commercial plans. These projections were made public last week, coinciding with Home Secretary James Cleverly’s trip to Rwanda, where he signed a new treaty aimed at “stopping the boats.” A Home Office spokesperson said it would be “inappropriate to comment” on an ongoing procurement project. But the publicly-available information, on the government’s contracts website, shows that the Home Office wants at least one…

The festive season is swiftly approaching and therefore there is drama aplenty in the land of soap, with some unpleasant and quite frankly shocking moments on the cards this week.

Dynamo is back after taking a break from the limelight.

Javier Milei: New president tells Argentina ‘shock treatment’ looms Argentina’s newly inaugurated far-right president, Javier Milei, has outlined plans for economic “shock treatment” in his first address, emphasising the stark reality of financial constraints by warning, “there is no money.” Elected in a surprising victory in November, the populist outsider is committed to implementing stringent austerity measures to revamp the struggling South American nation’s economy. The 53-year-old leader, amidst a day of ceremonial proceedings in Buenos Aires, signalled a departure from previous presidential approaches, declaring his intent to undo “decades of decadence” through significant spending cuts aimed at reducing substantial…

The Ukrainian leader and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban were seen having an animated exchange.

Australia to halve immigration intake, toughen English test for students The Australian government has announced plans to cut its migration intake in half within two years, aiming to address what it deems a “broken” immigration system. By June 2025, the annual intake is set to be reduced to 250,000, aligning with pre-pandemic levels. The proposed changes include tightening visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers. Australia has experienced a surge in migration, reaching a record high of 510,000 people arriving in the year to June 2023. This influx has exacerbated challenges related to housing and infrastructure. Despite the move…

Hamas threatens hostages as Netanyahu says group’s end is near Tensions have escalated in the Israel-Gaza conflict, with Hamas issuing a dire ultimatum, vowing that no hostage will leave Gaza alive unless their demands for a prisoner exchange are met.  Meanwhile, Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says dozens of Hamas fighters have surrendered, deeming it “the beginning of the end” for the group. Israel has ordered civilians in the centre of Khan Younis to evacuate, with one official saying they don’t want civilians to be caught up in difficult fighting. The latest escalation comes as Qatar – a key mediator…