Why running Britain is so hard, no matter who does it – POLITICO
Things can’t only get better It wasn’t always like this. The last Labour prime minister to win big before Starmer was Tony Blair. When…
Beijing’s War Dividend
As the American and Israeli campaign against Iran enters its second phase of hostilities, Western analysts have…
Russia’s Putin to meet China’s Xi in Beijing from May 19-20
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for photos before their meeting in Beijing, China…
One of Ukraine’s largest drone attacks kills 3 in Moscow area, Russia says
Published on 17/05/2026 – 12:59 GMT+2•Updated 16:11 A massive Ukrainian drone attack killed at least three people in…
Eurovision faces tough questions over country participation – POLITICO
Extra pressure The prospect of more country boycotts next year over Israel’s participation piles extra pressure on the EBU to be more consistent and clear…
Ukraine launches more than 500 drones at Russia in deadly overnight attack, authorities say
A huge wave of more than 500 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight, killing three people in the Moscow…
US Lets Russian Oil Waiver Linked To Iran War Expire, Reimposing Sanctions
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has allowed a controversial waiver on sanctions targeting Russian seaborne oil to expire,…
Former top Russian official admits the country is over Putin and can ‘imagine a future without him’
Russians are starting to acknowledge that President Vladimir Putin has led the country to a dead end and…
Putin to visit China just days after Trump – POLITICO
Putin and Xi “will discuss current bilateral matters, ways to further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation…
Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel | Protests News
Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia all withdrew in protest against Israel’s participation in the midst of its…
China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump’s Visit
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia will go to China next week for talks with its leader, Xi…
Trump just gave China’s president exactly what he wanted.
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