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Trump's govt makes peace in Kyiv a priority
Oped, Published on 21/08/2025
» The landmark political summit between President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, set in the geographical majesty of Alaska, offered the opening scenes to what could be the long-sought path to peace in Ukraine. Yet few genuine diplomatic observers presumed a political deal could be "done in a day" to bridge the yawning trust gap between the ongoing Russian aggression and beleaguered Ukraine.
UK migrant hotels facing legal challenges
AFP, Published on 20/08/2025
» EPPING, England - Britain’s government was considering on Wednesday whether to appeal a court ruling blocking the housing of asylum seekers in a flashpoint hotel, as it scrambled to come up with contingency plans for the migrants.
EU leaders must master Trump management
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 19/08/2025
» It's like one of those slapstick comedies from the early days of silent films: the "Keystone Cops" movies, perhaps, or Buster Keaton's various efforts. Lots of people rushing around, constant reversals of fortune, and many pratfalls.
King Charles leads tributes on VJ Day 80th anniversary
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» LONDON - King Charles III led commemorations on Friday for World War II veterans and those who lived through the devastating conflict, lauding their “courage” as Britain marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Zelensky meeting British PM ahead of US-Russia summit
AFP, Published on 14/08/2025
» LONDON - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was preparing to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday ahead of a key US-Russia summit in Alaska.
UK arrests hundreds in clampdown on illegal delivery rider work
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/08/2025
» LONDON — The United Kingdom (UK) arrested hundreds of people in a clampdown on migrants working illegally as drivers for delivery firms, as part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s push to stem the flow of irregular immigration.
UK says first migrants held under return deal with France
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» LONDON - The United Kingdom said on Thursday it had detained the first migrants under a new “one-in, one-out” deal with France in which it can return people crossing the Channel on small boats.
Heathrow unveils £49 billion expansion plan for third runway
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» LONDON - London's Heathrow Airport on Friday unveiled a £49-billion (US$65 billion) expansion plan, including the costs of building a long-awaited third runway, approved by the government of the United Kingdom (UK) after years of legal wrangling.
PM says Canada intends to recognise Palestinian state
AFP, Published on 31/07/2025
» OTTAWA - Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, a dramatic policy shift that was immediately rejected by Israel.
England's Lionesses party in London after Euro 2025 triumph
AFP, Published on 29/07/2025
» LONDON — England's victorious Lionesses were feted by thousands of ecstatic fans in London on Tuesday during an open-top bus parade to celebrate their dramatic Euro 2025 triumph.