Concerns are rising that the US may no longer come to Europe’s defence, which could force European countries – including the UK – to increase their military spending. Since the…
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Middle East: Afghan families in Pakistan caught in crackdown
When Salima Ahmad* noticed a three-day gap between the expiry of her family’s visas and the date on a document proving that they had applied for renewals, her heart filled with…
Ukraine: ‘We will last six months’ if Trump pulls US military aid from Kyiv
Ahead of the emergency summit in Paris on Europe’s response to being excluded from US-Russia peace talks, Ukraine’s president warned of his country’s bleak future if US military aid is…
UK: Conclave and The Brutalist win big at the Baftas
Pope drama Conclave and immigration epic The Brutalist walked away with some of the biggest prizes at the Bafta film awards on Sunday. Conclave, made by German director Edward Berger,…
UK: Bridget Jones 4 breaks UK box office rom-com record
The return of Bridget Jones has earned the best box office opening ever for a romantic comedy in the UK and Ireland, according to Universal. Bridget Jones: Mad About the…
UK: Author’s papal election tale scoops four Baftas
A Berkshire author is celebrating after the dramatisation of his book about a papal election scooped four awards at the Bafta Film Awards. Robert Harris’ Conclave was published in 2016…
Vatican: Pope’s health a ‘complex clinical situation’
Pope Francis is being treated for a “complex clinical situation” and will remain in hospital for as long as necessary, the Vatican has said. The 88-year-old was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli…
UK: Europe must ‘step up’ on Ukraine, says Starmer
Europe must “step up” its defence capabilities to face the “generational” security challenge posed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said. It comes after…
Germany: Five takeaways from the Munich Security Conference
A series of US declarations rocked last week’s Munich Security Conference and caused discord among the European politicians in attendance. Now US and Russian officials are expected to meet in…
Ireland: Conor McGregor to appeal civil rape case verdict
The former mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor is to appeal the finding of a civil rape case. Last year, a woman who accused him of raping her won…