Russia’s war in Ukraine marks ‘sea change’ in use of intelligence, GCHQ boss says December 29, 2022 The conflict in Ukraine has represented a “sea change” in the release of secret intelligence to inform public debate, the head of the GCHQ spy agency has said. Sir Jeremy Fleming said the release of details by western intelligence agencies of the Russian military build-up in the run up to the invasion had helped counter Moscow’s narrative [...]
Mining and retail stocks push FTSE 100 into the green after Christmas shopping boost December 29, 2022 The FTSE 100 has been given a boost by its top retail stocks as investors cashed in on the post-Christmas sales shopping, and as China is set to ease its Covid restrictions for inbound travellers from January 8. Among the top performers on London’s leading index on Wednesday were JD Sports Fashion, Next, Kingfisher and [...]
Labour calls for new sanctions on Iran over ‘repression’ of Amini protests December 28, 2022 Britain’s Labour Party has called for new sanctions to be imposed on those engaged in suppressing protests in Iran. The UK’s shadow foreign secretary, David Lammy, called for new “sanctions against individuals and organisations involved in the suppression” of the protests that have swept Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini in September. Amini, a [...]
Russian sausage tycoon dies in India after falling out of window, police investigate December 28, 2022 A Russian sausage magnate has died after falling from a window in India, days after a friend also died at his hotel. Pavel Antov was said to have fallen from his hotel window during a trip to India, in the city of Rayagada, four days after another member of his travelling party, Vladimir Budanov, died [...]
Putin “knows he’s in trouble” in Ukraine: Former head of British Army speaks out December 27, 2022 The former head of the British Army has said Vladimir Putin is pushing the idea of peace talks to end the Ukraine war because he’s in a “position of weakness.” Lord Richard Dannatt said of Putin’s negotiation hints that “the reason why he’s talking about this at the present moment is that he knows he’s [...]
Ex Russian leader: In 2023, UK to rejoin EU, Musk will be US president and France to fight Germany December 27, 2022 Britain is going to rejoin the EU and it will collapse, while France will go to war with Germany and Elon Musk will be the US President, according to former Russia PM and President. The ex Kremlin leader made a series of bold predictions on Twitter which also included Northern Ireland joining the Republic, and [...]
Meeting of minds? Putin and Xi to meet before the end of the year December 26, 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will speak before the end of the year, Russian state news agency TASS said on Monday, without giving details of the timing or format. It quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying the two sides would release details in due course. Putin and Xi proclaimed [...]
A year in sport: The big moments from 2022’s sporting calendar December 25, 2022 It’s been a monumental year for sport both on British shores and further afield. Take a look at some of the year’s biggest moments ahead of another year of exhilarating action. January Cricket: Ashes series concludes with 4-0 defeat for England. The result would extend England’s winless run in Australia to 15 matches and mark [...]
Red-faced Putin: Russia now ready to ‘negotiate’ over Ukraine war December 25, 2022 President Vladimir Putin said Russia was ready to negotiate with all parties involved in the war in Ukraine but that Kyiv and its Western backers had refused to engage in talks. Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine has triggered the most deadly conflict in Europe since World War Two and the biggest confrontation between Moscow and the West since [...]
Santa Tracker: How to follow Father Christmas around the globe today December 24, 2022 Father Christmas may be hard to spot coming down the chimney but he’s easier to keep an eye on these days thanks to a US government agency’s Santa Tracker. Each year, NORAD – the North American Aerospace Defence Command – publishes live real time data tracking the world’s most famed gift giver across the planet. [...]