The US has twice sided with Russia in votes at the UN to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the Trump administration’s change of stance…
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UK: Scotch makers condemn English single malt whisky proposal
Plans to allow English whisky makers to use the term “single malt” have led to a backlash by Scottish distilleries and politicians. Under proposals being considered by the UK government,…
Germany: Conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result
Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won Germany’s election, well ahead of rival parties but short of the 30% vote-share they had expected. “Let’s celebrate tonight and in the morning, we’ll get…
UK: Trump has changed Ukraine conversation- PM Starmer
US President Donald Trump has “changed the global conversation” on Ukraine, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said, three years on from Russia’s full-scale invasion. Sir Keir suggested Trump had…
Europe: Ukrainians have doubts over peace prospects
A Ukrainian woman living in Shropshire has said many people from her country find it hard to believe American promises that peace can be found. Viktoriia Volos, a nurse who…
UK: BMW delays electric Mini over ‘uncertainty’
BMW has confirmed it is delaying the reintroduction of electric vehicle production at its Oxford Mini plant. The vehicle manufacturer said “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry” had led to…
Russia: Moscow launches largest drone attack of war on Ukraine
Russia launched the largest single drone attack on Ukraine on Saturday night, officials have said. Ukraine’s Air Force Command spokesman Yuriy Ignat, said a “record” 267 Russian drones were launched…
Vatican: Pope Francis remains ‘critical’ and has kidney problem
Pope Francis remains in a “critical” condition, but “has not presented any further respiratory crises”, the Vatican said in a statement on Sunday. He was still receiving high-flow oxygen therapy…
France: Customs seize dinosaur teeth found in lorry
French customs officers have found nine dinosaur teeth during a routine check near the Italian border. The discovery was made as the officers inspected a Spanish lorry on the A8…
Vatican: Pope asks for prayers in message from hospital
Pope Francis has asked Catholics to pray for him, as he continues to receive treatment in hospital for double pneumonia. The pontiff was unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer…