Britain and Spain want NATO to deal firmly with Russian expansion and rising military clout in Africa
Russia’s expanding influence and activity in Africa pose a “worrying” threat to the security of NATO countries along with its invasion of Ukraine and must be addressed by the military alliance, the Spanish and British defence ministers have said. At a joint news conference in Madrid, Spain’s Margarita Robles said...
Trump’s anarchic White House: Former president said something to the effect ‘maybe VP Pence should be hanged’
Shortly after hundreds of rioters at the Capitol started chanting “Hang Mike Pence!” on January 6, 2021, the White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, left the dining room off the Oval Office, walked into his own office and told colleagues that President Donald J. Trump was complaining that the...
Russian invasion of Ukraine is feeding renewed enthusiasm for sovereignty driven by nuclear energy in Europe
In early March, the world looked on in horror as a fire broke out at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in southeast Ukraine. The blaze at the Zaporizhzhia facility following shelling by invading Russian forces was eventually brought under control. No leaked radiation was reported, although the potential for catastrophe...
UK government approves $5.4 billion Chelsea takeover, new owner sets aside $250 million to sign new players
Todd Boehly’s bid for Chelsea Football Club has been approved by the government. A report made public on Tuesday by the Premier League said the consortium led by the American had passed its owners’ and directors’ test. It finally looks like Boehly will be given the keys to Stamford Bridge...
‘Partygate’ scandal: British PM hanging on a thread as push to kick him out of office gathers momentum
The fallout from the “partygate” scandal at Number 10 Downing Street is expected to force British Prime Minister Boris Johnson out of office following embarrassing revelations about fornication, drunken brawls and excessive drinking as the country sagged under the debilitating impact of Covid-19 pandemic. Following the release of Sue Gray...
