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Macron goes from dove to hawk on Russia’s Ukraine invasion
What influenced Emmanuel Macron to shift from a position of appeasement to one of hostility regarding Russia and Ukraine? In chancelleries throughout Europe, this is the question being posed crudely put, as the French president acclimates to his new position as Vladimir Putin's primary resister on the continent.
Sir Ed Davey seeks ‘once-in-a-generation’ election
In his address at the party's spring conference, Sir Ed Davey implored Liberal Democrats to "turn this election into a once-in-a-generation occasion." He demanded that members "bring the blue wall tumbling down" and argued that his party is the only one offering transformational change in the general election.
How troubled is Boeing?
Piloting a Boeing 737 Max is described by Captain Dennis Tajer as "observing a troubled child." The pilots union for American Airlines, the Allied Pilots Association, is led by its president, who asserts that he would never board an unsafe aircraft. However, he declares that he must recognize the calibre of the aircraft he is operating.
Putin gives Kim Jong Un a luxurious Russian limo
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, rode in the luxurious vehicle that Russian President Vladimir Putin presented to him as a gift. Relations between Pyongyang and Moscow have strengthened ever since Kim and Putin met in Russia for the first time in four years in September of last year.
Germany urges increased aid for Israel-Gaza conflict
Critiquing Israel's intentions to launch a full-scale offensive in the southern city of Rafah, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has demanded that more aid reach the ground in Gaza. Israel has previously justified its offensive strategy in Rafah by asserting that it was essential to eliminate Hamas from the enclave.
Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley died
The English songwriter and vocalist was undergoing cancer treatment. "With his family by his side, we are devastated to announce the peaceful passing of our wonderful husband and father," his wife Dorothy and children Kerr and Greta said in a statement.
India’s largest election starts next month, lasts 44 days
The voting process will be divided into seven stages to accommodate the large turnout for the election—as Prime Minister Narendra Modi pursues a third term. With 970 million registered voters, India is preparing to elect a new parliament in the country's largest democratic exercise to date.
Chancellor told: EU’s £7bn bombshell cripples our investments
In a letter to the Chancellor this week, city administrators demanded that he eliminate absurd European Union regulations that harm savers. Sir Douglas Flint, one of the most esteemed personalities in finance and chairman of investment firm Abrdn, is among the over 130 money managers who have signed the letter to Jeremy Hunt.
Families hope, demand deal for Israeli hostage’s return
Rachel Goldberg-Polin has adopted a new timetable: days of absence and agony, as opposed to weeks or months. Upon awakening each morning, she proceeds to affix a number written on a piece of tape to one of her articles of apparel. It has been that many days since her son Hersh was allegedly stolen by Hamas and held hostage.
IOC vice-president: Possibly only 40 Russian athletes at Paris 2024
International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president John Coates estimates that up to forty Russian athletes may compete as neutrals at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Coates told Sydney's Daily Telegraph, "The issue is how many [Russian athletes] will be there as well, because they won't be participating in any team sports because they can't compete as effectively as Russia."
Energy firms won’t provide new smart meter displays
The inability of households throughout the United Kingdom to monitor their energy consumption is due to the refusal of their ...
Unprecedented abortion demand may overwhelm NHS, delay services
A senior NHS official warns that some women are being forced to wait over three weeks for a termination due to the surge in demand, which is three times the recommended time frame. The demand for abortions in England and Wales has reached "unprecedented" levels, placing "great pressure" on NHS services, according to NHS England's chief delivery officer, Steve Russell.
