Northern Ireland stability ‘in peril’ unless protocol ditched, says Dominic Raab No 10 will take ‘whatever measures necessary’ to scrap border checks, says deputy PM The Independent UK · May 8, 2022
The economy is collapsing. Yet I can’t recall a government so devoid of a plan The pound is weak, inflation is up, but it’s hard to discern any ideas from the Tories The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022
Ukraine calls for full embargo on all Russian energy supplies It comes after European Union’s top official called on the bloc to ban oil imports from Russia Evening Standard · May 8, 2022
Borrell: Russia Not Invited to Syria Brussels Conference Because of Aggression on Ukraine EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told Asharq Al-Awsat in an interview that the European Union holds onto its three “red lines” which involve not contributing to Syria’s reconstruction, not removing sanctions and not re-establishing full diplomatic ties with Damascus “until a genuine and comprehensive political transition is firmly under… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 8, 2022
Fears of ‘horrific’ Brexit trade war escalation as Sinn Fein win fuels Northern Ireland tensions Exclusive: Tearing up protocol could lead to further spike in prices, food industry chiefs warn No 10 The Independent UK · May 8, 2022
With Sinn Féin’s victory, tectonic plates have shifted in Northern Ireland In Yeats’s words, ‘all changed, changed utterly’ The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022
Brave Tallaght mum plans to bring cyber abuse law to the EU after daughter took own life Brave Jackie Fox started a campaign after 21-year-old Nicole Fox – known as Coco – took her own life after three years of relentless abuse on social media Dublin Live · May 8, 2022
PM will use Queen’s Speech to unleash Bills that ‘deliver on promise of Brexit’ A series of seven promised Bills will change ‘old EU rules that don’t work for the UK’, Boris Johnson said. The Independent UK · May 8, 2022
EU should 'do whatever it takes to help an independent Scotland rejoin' EUROPE should do “whatever it takes” to help Scotland to become independent and rejoin the EU – including offering financial support,… The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2022
London is the biggest issue facing democracy in the UK - but no one talks about it THERE has been much talk in recent years about a “culture war” in Britain, allegedly fought between two political and social factions:… The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2022
Pro-independence chat show celebrates 100 editions since its founding SET up as an antidote to the mainstream media, particularly the BBC, the TNT show is celebrating its 100th edition in two years of broadcasting. The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2022
Russia can’t shake default risk after last-minute bond payment Russia narrowly avoided a debt default last week, but markets are still priced like it’s on the brink. Tribune News Service · May 7, 2022
Sinn Fein hails ‘new era’ in Northern Ireland as nationalists become largest party for first time Michelle O’Neill challenges DUP to ‘turn up’ and restore power-sharing at Stormont The Independent UK · May 7, 2022
Iodine pills and bunkers: Is France ready for nuclear war? Like many European countries, France has seen an uptick in people seeking out iodine tablets and looking into bomb shelters in the face of fears of a nuclear war following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. France says it’s prepared. Radio France Internationale · May 7, 2022
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Belarus jails Russian activist after ‘hijacking’ Ryanair flight to arrest her The flight changed course to head for Minsk after an alleged bomb scare
Reuters · May 7, 2022 N.Ireland's DUP says post-election plan depends on British government Northern Ireland's largest pro-British party will decide next week whether to consider entering a power-sharing government after the British government announces its plans regarding its trade spat with the European Union, its leader said on Saturday.
Reuters · May 7, 2022 EU Iran nuclear talks coordinator to visit Tehran amid stalled talks - Nour News The European Union's Iran nuclear talks coordinator Enrique Mora is to visit Tehran on Tuesday, the semi-official agency Nour News reported on Saturday, as talks to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers have stalled.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Cows kept in cruel conditions outlawed in UK included in Australia trade deal Exclusive: Cattle transported for up to 48 hours without eating and drinking included in post-Brexit deal hailed by Boris Johnson
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 7, 2022 EU Attempts to Save Iran Nuclear Deal with Last-ditch Effort The European Union is making a last-ditch attempt to save the Iran nuclear deal and break a deadlock, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told the Financial Times that he was seeking a “middle way” to end the impasse, which threatens to scupper more…
Reuters · May 7, 2022 Iran says EU nuclear talks envoy to visit as bloc seeks to save deal The European Union's Iran nuclear talks coordinator Enrique Mora is to visit Tehran on Tuesday, the semi-official agency Nour News reported on Saturday, as the bloc said it was seeking to break a deadlock and save the 2015 accord.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2022 Scheherazade: Giant £570m superyacht ‘owned by Vladimir Putin’ is seized by Italian authorities The ‘Scheherazade’ had been undergoing a refit in Tuscany since last September
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 7, 2022 Moroccan-Spanish Permanent Joint Migration Group Meets in Rabat The Moroccan-Spanish Permanent Joint Migration Group convened in Rabat on Friday. It was held under the chairmanship of Khalid Zerouali, Wali Director of Migration and Border Surveillance at the Moroccan Interior Ministry and the Spanish Secretary of State for Migration, Jesus Perea Cortijo, and the presence of Spanish Secretary of…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 7, 2022 Abramovich Denies Calling in Loan for Chelsea to Be Sold Roman Abramovich has denied reports he is asking for a £1.5 billion ($1.9 billion) loan to be repaid for the sale of Chelsea to go through. The Russian billionaire put the Premier League club up for sale on March 2, insisting he would not call in the loan amassed during…
Dublin Live · May 7, 2022 Kinahan cartel carried out 'at least 20' murders across Europe The study, published yesterday, shows the drugs gang is driving worsening levels of violence across the continent
Daily Mirror · May 7, 2022 Ryanair apologises after 'made up rule' bars boy, 15, from boarding plane Zak Schoneville's family had been told at Glasgow Prestwick Airport that the teenager was unable to travel because his passport had expired - even though it had five months to run