France travel warning as Brits may need to pay extra fees on holidays
British holidaymakers heading to France for three months or less may need to show proof of where they intend to stay, with the exact paperwork…
Strategic Significance of Djibouti: A Geopolitical Playground for Global Powers
Djibouti, a diminutive nation, is situated in one of the most advantageous geographical positions on the planet. Strategically, the location is ideal for a military…
Markets’ week ahead: European shares downbeat over French predictions
The French government's predictions for lower economic growth in 2024 put an early dampener on the mood of the markets. ADVERTISEMENTEuropean shares were fairly downbeat…
Russia’s nuclear space weapon a risk for all, says German Space Command chief – POLITICO
The worst-case scenario of an indiscriminate nuclear blast in space radiating out a satellite-frying electromagnetic pulse across low earth orbit would be devastating for everyone,…
Roger Waters on Gaza, resistance and doing the right thing | TV Shows
The co-founder of the band Pink Floyd joins us for a conversation about activism, rock and resistance. Roger Waters, the bassist, singer-songwriter and co-founder of…
Zelenskyy offers Trump a tour of Ukraine’s frontline – POLITICO
"This is Russia's war against any rules at all," Zelenskyy said, to applause from the auditorium, adding:" If you do not manage to act now,…
Ukraine signs French security pact after similar agreement with Germany | Russia-Ukraine war News
Deal with France promises $3.23bn in military aid to Ukraine, while pact with Germany secures $1.22bn support package. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a…
Zelenskyy blames Putin for Navalny’s death as leaders voice outrage – POLITICO
He added that Navalny had been a strong voice for freedom and for democracy for many years: "NATO and NATO allies have called for his…
Which countries have stopped supplying arms to Israel? | Israel War on Gaza News
EXPLAINERAs civilian casualties continue to mount in Gaza, global calls for countries to halt arms sales to Israel grow. The United States Senate has approved…
France sanctions 28 Israeli settlers over West Bank violence | Politics News
France has announced sanctions against 28 Israeli settlers whom it accused of committing human rights abuses against Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank. The…
Fears in Europe grow over Trump and Russia; leaders bolster alliances
PARIS — The governments of France, Poland and Germany vowed Monday to make Europe a security and defense power with a greater ability to back Ukraine,…
Donald Trump just did Europe a favor – POLITICO
OK, now what? The truth is, Europe only has itself to blame for the morass. Trump has been harping on about NATO’s laggards for years,…
Brad Pitt claims he was ‘bullied & threatened’ by Russian tycoon in $350 million vineyard battle against Angelina Jolie
BRAD Pitt has accused his Russian billionaire business rival of trying to “bully” and “threaten” him with smears in their battle over the movie star’s…
Trump’s Russia threat against NATO: What US allies are spending on defence | News
Former United States President Donald Trump has stirred strong reactions in Europe after saying Washington might not protect NATO allies from potential attack from Russia…
NATO is ‘All for one, and one for all!’ says Poland’s Tusk after Trump’s attack – POLITICO
Neither Tusk nor Macron made specific reference to the comments from the Republican presidential front-runner, but both argued for solidarity in their statements to the…
The UNSC is Outdated: The Current Makeup is Based on the Outcome of World War Two. That Time has Passed
The current makeup of the Security Council of the United Nations was formed on October 24, 1945. One of the principal departments of the United…
Northern Ireland’s new leaders? The daughters of rival militants – POLITICO
“Much suffering and trauma persists in our society as a result of the injustices and tragedies of the past,” O’Neill said in her first remarks…
EU slams governments for banned goods reaching Russia – POLITICO
The letter orders governments to “hold accountable EU operators that have been actively undermining EU sanctions, wherever they are active,” and deter companies from exploiting…
For Europeans, Trump’s already back and America has abandoned Ukraine – POLITICO
The answer isn’t expected to please the German leader. Ironic inversion For the two leaders, the irony will be wearily apparent. At the outset of…
Six Nations 2024: Johnnie Beattie on Scotland v France
Venue: Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Date: Saturday, 10 February Kick-off: 14:15 GMTCoverage: Live on BBC One, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Radio Scotland Extra &…