Russians BANNED from Paris 2024 Paralympics opening ceremony March 6, 2024 Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics this summer. Their achievements will also be erased from the medal table. It comes as athletes from the two nations will compete as neutrals in France after being vetted by the International Paralympic Committee. The move comes in response [...]
Three killed in Russian drone strike on Ukrainian port city March 2, 2024 Three people have died after a Russian drone hit an apartment block in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, officials said.
Charles praises ‘determination and strength’ of Ukrainians on war anniversary February 24, 2024 King Charles has praised the “determination and strength” of the Ukrainian people in a message marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion. In a message released by Buckingham Palace, Charles said he was “greatly encouraged” by the UK’s efforts to support Ukraine and commended their “true valour”. Saturday marks two years since the Kremlin launched [...]
UK hints at fresh sanctions after Navalny’s death in Russia February 18, 2024 The UK could launch fresh sanctions against Russia in response to the death of jailed Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the foreign secretary hinted.
Give councils more tax flexibility amid financial strain, ministers urged February 8, 2024 Councils should be given more free rein to raise local taxes to shore up ailing finances and then “suffer the consequences” at the ballot box, MPs have heard.
Minister insists military is ‘ready’ after report warns UK too weak for war with Russia February 4, 2024 A government minister has insisted the UK’s military services “are ready to be there” after a report claimed Britain was too weak to conduct a war with Russia.
Brexit is a ‘model for Germany’, says far right AfD leader while party surges in polls January 22, 2024 Brexit is a “model for Germany”, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party leader has claimed.
Sunak in Ukraine to unveil fresh £2.5bn package for Putin fight January 12, 2024 The prime minister was pictured on a train travelling through the war-torn country, as he went to meet its embattled leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russia puts London-exiled Putin opponent and tycoon Khodorkovsky on wanted list January 9, 2024 Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has put exiled Russian tycoon and opposition leader Mikhail Khodorkovsky on its wanted list, accusing him of spreading false information about the Russian army, Russian state news agency Tass said. The charge carries a sentence of up to five years in prison, Tass said. A criminal case was opened against [...]
Politics in 2023: A look back at the highlights – and low points – of the year December 28, 2023 As Rishi Sunak runs out the clock towards polling day, we take you back through the political highlights - and low points - of 2023.