UNICEF Accuses Wealthy Countries of Creating Unsafe Environment for Children A new UNICEF report has revealed that children in the world’s wealthiest countries grow in a relatively healthy environment. Asharq Al-Awsat · May 26, 2022
Wife of Swedish Man Detained in Iran Fears her Husband Will be Executed Soon The wife of Swedish-Iranian academic Ahmedreza Djalali, convicted of espionage in Iran and sentenced to death, said she fears her husband will be soon executed, pleading for stronger action from the European Union. Vida Mehrannia told AFP in an interview from Stockholm that she fears that unless the EU were… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 26, 2022
How bad can Talk TV News really be? Here is the answer NOW I don’t know if you’ve ever had the misfortune to watch GB News but its a bit like right wing American cable news but without any of the… The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2022
No plans to scrap post-Brexit deal says Truss despite ‘drift’ warning FOREIGN Secretary Liz Truss has said problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol cannot be allowed to “drift”, but insisted the post-Brexit… The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2022
Russian forces edge closer to encircling Ukraine troops in east Advancing Russian forces came closer to surrounding Ukrainian troops in the east, briefly seizing positions on the last highway out of a crucial pair of Ukrainian-held cities before being beaten back, a Ukrainian official said on Thursday. Reuters · May 26, 2022
Portugal passport and document warning for British travellers Country is one of our most favoured destinations Wales Online · May 25, 2022
Brandon Lewis and US delegation discuss protocol dispute NI Secretary Brandon Lewis said the UK’s ‘firm’ preference was for a negotiated solution with the EU. The Independent UK · May 25, 2022
New EU travel visa will check holidaymakers' criminal record and health status Airlines will also be required to check a traveller's status before they are allowed to board a plane. Chronicle Live · May 25, 2022
Volkswagen agrees to pay out £193m to VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat drivers in England and Wales Lawyers had argued the company 'cheated' European emissions standards Wales Online · May 25, 2022
Why Israel Is Afraid of Palestinian Funerals Shireen Abu Akleh was neither a terrorist nor a dissident. But Israeli authorities treated the journalist’s funeral as a threat to their security. Foreign Policy · May 25, 2022
Major travel change for UK tourists heading to the United States from TODAY The cost of a Electronic System for Travel Authorisation - which are mandatory for visitors to the US, such as Brits using British passports, travelling under the Visa Waiver Program - is due to increase from today Daily Mirror · May 25, 2022
Russian Assault Targets Key Towns in Eastern Ukraine Russian forces on Wednesday pounded the easternmost Ukrainian-held city in the Donbas region that is now the focus of the three-month war, threatening to shut off the last main escape route for civilians trapped in the path of their advance. After failing to seize Ukraine's capital Kyiv or its second… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 25, 2022
Energy bills: How can the UK government help reduce soaring gas and electricity? Rishi Sunak under fire for not doing more to help households tackle climbing costs The Independent UK · May 25, 2022
Westminster ‘pushing disingenuous claim that protocol incompatible with GFA’ Ireland’s foreign affairs minister Simon Coveney urged the British Government to rethink its plans. The Independent UK · May 25, 2022
Reuters · May 25, 2022 Dutch journalists, rights group file lawsuit challenging EU ban on RT, Sputnik The main Dutch journalists' union on Wednesday filed a lawsuit challenging the European Union's ban on Russian state-backed media outlets as a violation of European citizens' own rights to freedom of information.
The Conversation · May 25, 2022 Ukraine war: rising food prices are not the only global economic fallout As the war in Ukraine heads into its fourth month, its economic consequences are becoming more apparent and begin to move up on the global political agendas. And in the same way in which Russia’s aggression has had political ramifications far beyond Ukraine, so do the economic repercussions. This is…
Reuters · May 25, 2022 No deal on new EU sanctions against Russia expected at leaders' summit - Germany The German government hopes talks on a fresh round of EU sanctions against Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine will be completed soon but it will not be a topic at the forthcoming leaders' summit, a German official said on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · May 25, 2022 Anger as government plans to sell gene-edited ‘Frankenfood’ food unlabelled Charities say the bill pushes aside the ‘real issues’ facing the UK in favour of promoting ‘unpopular technologies’
Birmingham Post · May 25, 2022 Vet recruitment agency looks to double staff and grow overseas Exeter-based JHP Recruitment said UK veterinary practices are under ‘strain’ due to an increase in pet numbers and fewer vets arriving from the EU
Wales Online · May 25, 2022 New EU travel visa will check criminal record and health status - all there is to know Applicants will have to satisfy strict health and security guidelines to obtain the ETIAS visa, which will cost seven euros
The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022 Australia ‘louder than we should have been’ in criticising China, former Asio chief says Sharp critique from Duncan Lewis comes as Chinese foreign minister embarks on ‘extraordinary’ Pacific island nation tour
Reuters · May 25, 2022 EU to make breaking sanctions against Russia a crime, seizing assets easier The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to make breaking European Union sanctions against Russia a crime, a move that would allow EU governments to confiscate assets of companies and individuals that evade EU restrictions against Moscow.
Manchester Evening News · May 25, 2022 Latest rules for Spain, France, Greece and Turkey ahead of half term What you need to know about testing and vaccination requirements for these popular holiday destinations
France 24 · May 25, 2022 Davos 2022: EU's Gentiloni 'confident' deal can be reached on Russian oil embargo The war in Ukraine and its impact on the global economy continue to dominate discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Business Editor Kate Moody has been speaking with Paolo Gentiloni, EU Commissioner for the Economy, about Europe's ongoing efforts to wean itself off Russian energy.
Reuters · May 25, 2022 EU cracks widen over Ukraine as Italy, Hungary urge truce Italy and Hungary have urged the EU to call explicitly for a ceasefire in Ukraine and peace talks with Russia, putting themselves at odds with other member states determined to take a hard line with Moscow ahead of a summit next week.