Sunak and Truss clash on issues from UK stance on China to their fashion choices Key points from the debate on Monday night. The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022
Guatemala's president visits Ukraine, expresses solidarity Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei has visited Ukraine and expressed his solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022
Fulham become first Premier League side to exploit Ukraine rule to sign Shakhtar star A new FIFA ruling has allowed players attached to Ukrainian clubs to suspend their contracts amid the war in the European country, and Fulham have taken advantage Daily Mirror · Jul 25, 2022
Deglobalisation breeds inflation The return of high inflation in many developed economies seems to have surprised central banks and has quickly become people's leading economic worry. While monetary tightening is necessary, the role of structural factors warrants attention, too. Specifically, besides pandemic-related supply-chain disruptions and the energy and food-price shocks amplified by the… Bangkok Post · Jul 25, 2022
Upcoming AMM facing uphill tasks The Asean Foreign Ministerial Meeting (AMM) next week will be a test of its centrality and relevancy as never seen before. The annual meeting has to confront sensitive new and divisive issues that will require the 55-year-old bloc's collective wisdom, commitment and foresight. Bangkok Post · Jul 25, 2022
Two Scottish cities confirm they will bid to host Eurovision next year Both Aberdeen and Glasgow will launch bids to host the contest in 2023 after the BBC confirmed they would take over hosting duties. The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022
Turkey Tells Ukraine it Is Important for First Grain Shipment to Take Place Soon Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar on Monday told Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov that it was important for the first shipment of grain under a UN-brokered deal to take place as soon as possible, his ministry said. In a statement, the ministry said Akar welcomed a statement that Kyiv hopes… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 25, 2022
UN World Food Program Optimistic on Ukraine Grain Export Deal The World Food Program (WFP) said it was optimistic about a UN-brokered deal to reopen Ukrainian ports for grain exports but warned the agreement alone will not solve the global food crisis even if it is implemented effectively. Russia, Ukraine, the United Nations and Turkey signed a deal on Friday… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 25, 2022
Russia’s Lavrov Courts Africa in Quest for More Non-western Friends Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited Congo Republic on Monday, the second leg of an African tour aimed at strengthening Moscow's ties with a continent that has refused to join Western condemnation and sanctions over the Russian invasion of Ukraine. African countries, which have a tangled legacy of relations with… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 25, 2022
Plummeting stocks and a Moscow shopping mall. CalPERS is stuck with its Russia investments California lawmakers turned to the state’s two giant pension systems to punish Russia when the country invaded Ukraine in February, urging the funds to sell off Russian holdings. Tribune News Service · Jul 25, 2022
France's Macron heads to Africa for three-nation trip French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022
First Ukraine grain ships may move in days, says U.N The first ships to export Ukraine grain from the country's Black Sea ports may move within a few days under a deal agreed on Friday by Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United Nations, a U.N. spokesperson said on Monday. Reuters · Jul 25, 2022
London hosted the Olympics, now let us host the queer games – Eurovision July is a bit like dry January for us gays. Pride month has ended and the streets of Soho have been returned to the tourists and theatre-goers. Just when we’d managed to scrub the last specks of glitter from our scalps, queer Santa brought us a gift: the UK is… Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: A weekly recap and look ahead (July 25) A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. WEKU · Jul 25, 2022
Birmingham Post · Jul 25, 2022 Manchester and Liverpool among UK cities in running to host Eurovision 2023 The bidding process will begin this week
WEKU · Jul 25, 2022 It's official: The U.K. will host next year's Eurovision contest on behalf of Ukraine Officials approached the U.K., this year's runner-up, after concluding that Russia's war makes Ukraine unfit to hold the competition. This isn't the first time the U.K. has stepped in to host.
Glasgow Live · Jul 25, 2022 Glasgow 'most likely' to host Eurovision 2023 with over half of the vote The UK is set to host the 2023 Eurovision song contest on behalf of Ukraine and the race to find the host city is on - but Glasgow is in the lead with the votes so far.
Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2022 UK to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine The European Broadcasting Union decides it is too risky to hold the annual song competition in war-ravaged Ukraine.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 25, 2022 Britain to host 2023 Eurovision as Ukraine bows out Britain said Monday it had agreed to host next year's Eurovision song contest, after organisers said there was no prospect of the event going ahead in Ukraine, which is engaged in a war with neighbouring Russia. Kyiv has welcomed the decision.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 25, 2022 Thousands of dolphins die in Black Sea, collateral victims of war in Ukraine Ukrainian biologists have warned that dolphins in the Black Sea are dying at an alarming rate due to deadly noise pollution caused by Russian warships and submarines.
Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2022 Ukraine aims to ship grain this week, despite Russian attack Exports will resume from Chornomorsk port first, followed by ports of Odesa and Pivdeny, government officials say.
Liverpool Echo · Jul 25, 2022 Liverpool's plan to host Eurovision 2023 backed by thousands Liverpool is currently leading in a poll asking where would make the best host city for next year's event
Wales Online · Jul 25, 2022 Eurovision 2023: How will the host city be decided The UK will host instead of winners Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022 Ukraine pushes to try alleged war crimes as fighting rages The appeal of Ukraine’s first war crimes conviction has been adjourned
Manchester Evening News · Jul 25, 2022 The UK cities bidding to host Eurovision in 2023 and where contest has been held before Manchester and Sheffield are among the cities hoping to host the Eurovision Song Contest next year