US President Donald Trump has issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release the hostages being held in Gaza. “I am sending Israel everything it needs to …
Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks Read More
The future of US support for Ukraine is being pushed further into doubt, with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz confirming on Wednesday that the US has paused intelligence sharing with …
US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine Read More
US President Donald Trump has hit China with a second tariff in as many months, which means imports from there now face a levy of at least 20%. This is his …
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On Wednesday, in a series of high-stakes diplomatic episodes around the globe, Trump’s free-wheeling attitude toward foreign policy was on full display, playing out in real time through posts on …
One day, three crises and Trump’s free-wheeling foreign policy on display Read More
The use of ashes as an outward sign of penance in readiness for Easter has been practiced by the Catholic church for more than 1,500 years In the weeks leading …
As Catholics celebrate the beginning of Lent, where do the ashes for Ash Wednesday come from? Read More
Ash Wednesday is today, marking the start of Lent and the Christian Easter Season. The holy day, also known as the Day of Ashes, has roots all the way back to …
What is the meaning of Ash Wednesday? The Christian holy day explained Read More
China has set an economic growth target for this year of “around 5%” and pledged to pump billions of dollars into its ailing economy, which is now facing a trade …
China targets 5% growth as it reels from Trump tariffs Read More
“It’s certainly one way of focusing our minds — and wallets! Donald Trump is doing us a favour, if we choose to think about it that way. And we may as well …
Will splits in Europe prevent a credible answer on Ukraine and defence? Read More
A $53bn (£41.4 billion) reconstruction plan to rival President Donald Trump’s idea for the US to “take over Gaza” and move out more than two million Palestinians has been approved …
Arab leaders approve $53bn alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan Read More
Florida has launched a criminal investigation into British-American influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who flew to the state last week from Romania, where they faced rape and human-trafficking charges. Florida’s …
Florida opens criminal investigation into Tate brothers Read More