France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a vote of no confidence this afternoon which could bring down his minority government.
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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile Assemblée Nationale as his government presents on Monday,…
The global climate protection agenda takes centre stage at the UN, in the largest case in the world courts (ICJ) history a week after the…
Aleppo attack: The forgotten war in Syria has finally grabbed the world’s attention For years, the world forgot about Syria. Many believed it was lost…
The UN’s top court begins landmark hearings Monday on global climate protection guidelines. Vanuatu and Pacific island nations lead proceedings before 15 judges. Over two…
2 Different Species of Human Ancestors Left Footprints at Same Spot on Same Day 1.5Mil Years Ago – ‘Really Huge’ First Footprints dating back 1.5…
Today begins Homelessness Awareness Week, an annual event which takes place in the north, and this year the urgency for action has never been greater.…
China has been stepping up its involvement in the Myanmar conflict as rebels continue to advance, with Beijing recently asking the junta to allow Chinese…
A third of women in the EU have experienced violence at home, at work or in public. Young women report having experienced higher levels of…
Baku’s COP29 legacy: a new era in climate finance or too little, too late? Several delegates stressed the significance of having reached an agreement and…
It is perhaps telling that the first name inscribed on the new Club World Cup trophy – before even the first winner – was FIFA President…
On 28 November, it will be one year since a SWAT team of around 175 policemen wearing black masks, helmets, and bullet proof vests,…
The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. The ICC says both men – alongside a Hamas leader who was killed in July – bore “criminal responsibility” for crimes during the war between Israel and Hamas. The court accuses Israel of using starvation as a war tactic and for intentionally targeting civilians.
Are users leaving Elon Musk’s X en masse and where are they heading? The limited data on X user numbers makes measuring the full extent…
John Prescott: The Labour firebrand who became Tony Blair’s vital sidekick A highlight of the lacklustre 2001 General election campaign was the “Prescott punch”. John…
November 19, 2024Murder victim found dead inside car boot named as Harshita Brella | UK News Murder victim found dead inside car boot named as…
A massive protest unfolded in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, as over 35,000 people gathered outside parliament to oppose a controversial bill seeking to redefine the Treaty of Waitangi. The demonstration marked the conclusion of a nine-day hīkoi (peaceful march), which grew significantly on Tuesday as participants arrived in Wellington.
Quick View – Contents What does a Donald Trump presidency look like for the economy? On Tuesday, the United States voted for its next President. Donald…
Quick View – Contents Should Britain pay reparations? As the Commonwealth summit got underway on Friday, there have been renewed calls for the UK to provide…
Quick View – Contents What the media made of Tuchel’s appointment as England manager For England fans the expectation for the new England manager is…
Sudan’s war has become a battleground and pivotal theatre for geopolitical rivalries as foreign powers compete for influence in the strategically vital Red Sea region.…
Quick View – Contents UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius – response The UK has announced it will relinquish control of the Chagos Islands,…
Quick View – Contents UK becomes the first major economy to stop burning coal for electricity – What comes next? Britain, home of the Industrial Revolution,…
Quick View – Contents France has unveiled its new government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier. The country had been plunged into chaos after a…
Quick View – Contents Ursula von der Leyen unveils new European Commission teamEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced her long-awaited list of…