Defence secretary refuses to confirm whether UK missiles were used against Russia November 21, 2024 The defence secretary has insisted he “won’t be drawn on operational details” of the conflict in Ukraine amid reports UK-made missiles have been fired into Russia. Russia’s military said it has shot down two UK-made Storm Shadow missiles, following reports that debris from the weapons had been discovered in the country’s Kursk region, which borders [...]
Russian Olympic champion sanctioned by UK over aiding “forced deportation” of Ukrainian children November 19, 2024 Russian former Olympic champion gymnast Nikita Nagornyy has been sanctioned by the UK Government for helping to forcibly deport Ukrainian children. Nagornyy, 27, was added to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office UK Sanctions List on Tuesday for his part in what it called the “forced deportation and re-education of Ukrainian children”. Nagornyy, described by [...]
FTSE 100 drops as investors flee European stock markets over Russia-Ukraine fears November 19, 2024 Investors fled FTSE 100 stocks and European markets for safe haven assets this morning amid fears of fresh escalation in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Markets were spooked by Vladimir Putin’s move to approve an updated Russian nuclear doctrine, which could pave the way for the Kremlin to consider using nuclear weapons if it is subject [...]
Japanese minister visits Ukraine over North Korean troops November 16, 2024 Japan’s foreign minister has arrived in Kyiv to discuss North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia, including the deployment of thousands of troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Takeshi Iwaya will meet his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, to reaffirm Japan’s “strong support” for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and to discuss further sanctions against Moscow, [...]
Elon Musk and Fox News host chosen for Trump cabinet and advisory roles November 13, 2024 Tech billionaire Elon Musk and Fox News host Pete Hegseth have been asked to serve as advisors and in Donald Trump’s cabinet. Musk is set to lead a new US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) which will advise the President on how to reform and make savings in the government, after he previously claimed he [...]
Ben Wallace says ‘momentum has dropped back’ on Ukraine November 9, 2024 His comments come amid uncertainty over the future of US backing for Ukraine after Donald Trump’s election victory this week.
Labour must get Trump relationship right to avoid tariff chaos, Stride warns November 7, 2024 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride has said that it is essential for the Labour government to develop a good relationship with Donald Trump in a bid to avoid the damaging impact of any potential trade tariffs. The incoming US president has said he may put tariffs of 10 to 20 per cent on countries such as [...]
Trump promises to ‘stop the wars’ following election victory November 6, 2024 Donald Trump said he was going to “stop the wars” in his victory speech today, raising huge questions about how his presidency could alter the course of major conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.
Analysis: What does Trump’s victory mean for the UK? November 6, 2024 Donald Trump’s political resurgence poses important questions for the UK and the wider world. After securing the requisite 270 electoral college votes, Trump is on course to return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States, in January. And from his dealings with global leaders, the UK-US special relationship, to military [...]
Whoever wins, the world must get behind the new President November 5, 2024 The outcome of the US election will be unpalatable for the losing side, but the consequences of not respecting the result would be far worse, says Brandon Lewis The US election isn’t just about getting a new President – democracy is being tested at a critical time of instability The outcome of the US election may still be unknown and [...]