Strange bedfellows: Russia and China hold first joint patrols in Pacific Ocean October 24, 2021 Russian and Chinese warships held their first joint patrols in the Western part of the Pacific Ocean this weekend, Russia’s defence ministry said in a statement. Watch the full report.
Govt under pressure to probe murder of Kenyan woman next to British Army base October 24, 2021 The murder of a Kenyan woman whose body was found in a septic tank close to a British army base nearly a decade ago should be thoroughly investigated by the government, Labour MPs said this morning. The body of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru was found at the Lions Court Hotel in the town of Nanyuki in [...]
They are at it again: F1 row widens as Max Verstappen calls Lewis Hamilton ‘a stupid idiot’ October 23, 2021 Racing giant Max Verstappen called his main rival Lewis Hamilton “a stupid idiot” as the championship rivals clashed in practice for the United States Grand Prix. Hamilton, who is six points behind Verstappen, overtook the Red Bull driver at the concluding left-hander in Friday’s second session in Austin. Verstappen temporarily ran off the track before [...]
Alec Baldwin and assistant director had no clue prop gun contained live ammunition October 23, 2021 Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin was handed a loaded weapon by assistant director who told him it was safe to use in the moments before the actor fatally shot a cinematographer, according to court documents. “Cold gun”, the assistant director announced, according to a search warrant filed in a Santa Fe, Arizona court. Instead, the gun [...]
Britain must avoid becoming strategically dependent on China, Liz Truss warns October 23, 2021 Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the UK should not become “strategically dependent” on China, as she wants to build “a network of liberty around the world with like-minded partners.” Truss, who was promoted in the reshuffle last month and has been on a trip to India in recent days, was asked about the involvement of [...]
Leaders say ‘danke schön’ at Merkel’s farewell party with surprise appearance from Obama October 23, 2021 Angela Merkel was given a big farewell party by European leaders last night, with former US president Barack Obama making a cameo video appearance. Attending her 107th EU summit, Merkel was feted by friends and foes alike in an informal ceremony behind closed doors, where she was called everything from a “compromise machine” to the [...]
COP 26: Modi will attend UK climate conference October 21, 2021 India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. The country’s environment minister Bhupender Yadav confirmed his upcoming attendance to Reuters on Thursday. This follows weeks of uncertainty about his participation. Yadav said, “PM is going to Glasgow.” The news will be welcomed in Downing Street, after snubs from both [...]
Hong Kong ousting over 50 opposition councillors ‘deeply concerning’, says Truss October 21, 2021 Hong Kong’s home affairs chief has unseated another 16 opposition district councillors today, bringing the total ousted local politicians to more than 50. Newly appointed foreign secretary Liz Truss has condemned the actions, calling the move “deeply concerning”, as the political climate in the former British colony remains unstable. “It is deeply concerning that 55 [...]
Blackstone deal bags Spanx a spanking new $1.2bn valuation October 21, 2021 Shapewear brand Spanx has bagged a $1.2bn valuation after inking a deal with investment heavyweight Blackstone. The deal will see Blackstone snap up a majority stake in the brand, though how much the private equity firm forked out for the shapewear brand is not yet known. After founding the company in 2000 with $5,000 in [...]
Russia goes back into partial Covid lockdown as Putin orders workplace shutdown October 21, 2021 President Vladimir Putin ohas approved a proposal for a week-long workplace shutdown at the start of November. Watch the full report.