Two innocent gay Russian tourists? How embarrassment may be Putin’s downfall September 18, 2018 Much has been written about the RT interview with the likely Salisbury murderers, Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov, in which the pair put forward their bizarre account of travelling to the cathedral city (twice) for the joy of seeing the famous spire. The consensus around this absurdist piece of theatre seems to be that President [...]
Charity chief completes seven marathons across seven continents to raise £36,000 September 17, 2018 A City charity chief executive has completed a personal ambition to run seven marathons across seven continents, raising almost £36,000 for charity in the process. John Craven, who heads social mobility charity Upreach, finished his epic undertaking last week with a run through Chile’s Patagonia region. He overcame “relentless and unforgiving” 40–45mph headwinds to finish [...]
Charity chief completes seven marathons across seven continents to raise £36,000 September 17, 2018 A City charity chief executive has completed a personal ambition to run seven marathons across seven continents, raising almost £36,000 for charity in the process. John Craven, who heads social mobility charity Upreach, finished his epic undertaking last week with a run through Chile’s Patagonia region. He overcame “relentless and unforgiving” 40–45mph headwinds to finish [...]
Russia would consider UK request to interview Novichok suspects September 14, 2018 The Kremlin today said it will consider any request made by the UK to question two Russian men allegedly behind the nerve agent attack in Salisbury. "Without doubt if such a request is made it will be looked at by the Russian side in strict accordance with Russian law,” said Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson. [...]
Russia would consider UK request to interview Novichok suspects September 14, 2018 The Kremlin today said it will consider any request made by the UK to question two Russian men allegedly behind the nerve agent attack in Salisbury. "Without doubt if such a request is made it will be looked at by the Russian side in strict accordance with Russian law,” said Dmitry Peskov, President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson. [...]
Ukraine and Russia to go head-to-head in public trial over $3bn loan dispute September 14, 2018 Ukraine and Russia are set to go head-to-head in a full public trial over a $3bn loan dispute set against the backdrop of a tense sovereignty battle between the two countries. The Law Debenture Trust, representing Russia, has sued Ukraine for its failure to repay the loan made to Ukraine through Eurobonds in 2013. Ukraine has defaulted [...]
Ukraine and Russia to go head-to-head in public trial over $3bn loan dispute September 14, 2018 Ukraine and Russia are set to go head-to-head in a full public trial over a $3bn loan dispute set against the backdrop of a tense sovereignty battle between the two countries. The Law Debenture Trust, representing Russia, has sued Ukraine for its failure to repay the loan made to Ukraine through Eurobonds in 2013. Ukraine has defaulted [...]
Facebook to start fact-checking photos and videos in fake news crackdown September 14, 2018 Facebook will start fact-checking photos and videos as it ramps up efforts to tackle fake news and misinformation. The tech giant began fact-checking articles on its site last year after accusations Russian agents used the platform to spread fake news and propaganda to influence the US presidential election. Third-party human reviewers will now begin fact-checking [...]
Facebook to start fact-checking photos and videos in fake news crackdown September 14, 2018 Facebook will start fact-checking photos and videos as it ramps up efforts to tackle fake news and misinformation. The tech giant began fact-checking articles on its site last year after accusations Russian agents used the platform to spread fake news and propaganda to influence the US presidential election. Third-party human reviewers will now begin fact-checking [...]
Putin calls on Novichok suspects to defend themselves in public September 12, 2018 Vladmir Putin has encouraged two Russian men allegedly sent to kill former Soviet military officer Sergei Skripal to defend themselves publically. The Russian President said the men identified by the UK as Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov are “civilians”, claiming “there is nothing criminal here”. Read more: US, France, Germany and Canada back UK on [...]