Tag: Politics
‘Canada will never be part of America’: Former Bank of England boss blasts Trump after being named country’s PM
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has been named Canadian prime minister after winning the Liberal Party leadership in a landslide victory.
Zelenskyy condemns ‘vile and inhumane’ Russian attacks after one of year’s deadliest days for Ukrainian civilians
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked Ukraine’s allies for condemning Russian strikes after one of the deadliest days for civilians in his country so far this year.
Who are the candidates to become Canada’s next prime minister?
Canada is set for a new prime minister as the ruling Liberal Party prepares to announce Justin Trudeau’s replacement as leader.
Russian forces creep through disused gas pipeline in attempt to launch surprise attack on Ukrainian soldiers
Russian special forces crept through a disused gas pipeline for several miles to launch a surprise attack on Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region, Ukraine’s military and pro-Moscow war bloggers have said.
Gene Hackman’s wife died from rare infectious disease around a week before actor’s death
Gene Hackman’s wife died from a rare infectious disease around a week before the actor died, medical investigators have said.
US pausing military aid is ‘betrayal’ to those defending Ukraine, soldier tells Sky News
It “cuts my heart” and is a “betrayal”.
Police hunting for three suspects after 12 injured in Toronto shooting
Police in Toronto are searching for three male suspects after at least 12 people were injured in a pub shooting in the Canadian city.
‘Worse to come’, warns Australian PM – as heavy rain and flooding batter east coast
The Australian prime minister has warned there is “worse to come” after a low tropical weather system brought heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to the country’s east coast.
Would the world be more peaceful if more women were in charge?
If the world has felt more dangerous lately, you’re not mistaken. The number of conflicts has been rising. And from Ukraine and Russia, to Israel and Gaza, and Sudan – a common thread running through all these wars is they are waged by men.
Lammy and European foreign ministers back Egyptian plan for Gaza rebuild
Britain’s foreign secretary David Lammy, alongside his counterparts from France, Germany and Italy, have said they support an Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza.