Anger over Vance ‘random country’ peacekeeping remark
The US vice-president faces criticism after saying troops from “some random country” will not deter Russia....
Month : March 2025
Nine things about Lesotho – the country ‘nobody has ever heard of’
Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky – it is the only country entirely above 1,000m....
Gaza food prices spike and aid scarce after Israel halts deliveries
The UN says at least 80 community kitchens may run out of stock, and remaining food rations will soon run dry....
Germany’s Merz promises to do ‘whatever it takes’ on defence
Germany’s likely chancellor-to-be announces a political deal to raise hundreds of billions of euros in extra spending....
Romanians on the march after arrest of far-right presidential favourite
Calin Georgescu is the frontrunner in the May vote, but he has not yet been able to register as a candidate....
Florida opens criminal investigation into Tate brothers
Florida’s attorney general has directed investigators to issue search warrants and court summonses....
Six takeaways from Trump’s big speech
The president declares “America is back” as he spars with Democrats and gives a shout-out to Elon Musk....
US and Israel reject Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan
They say the Arab League’s proposal for post-war reconstruction fails to address realities in Gaza....
China says it is ready for ‘any type of war’ with US
The comments come in response to US tariffs and as Beijing boosts defence spending by 7.2%....
UK won’t be derailed by Ukraine aid freeze – Rayner
The deputy PM says the UK will continue “dialogue” with the US after it suspended military aid to Ukraine....