Russia said on Monday that a Ukrainian attack on a bus in the border region of Belgorod killed five civilians, including a minor, and seriously injured three others. The attack followed a Ukrainian retaliatory attack on Moscow, with city officials reporting that more than 400 drones targeted the Russian capital. The latest increase followed Russian … Read more
🏆🇪🇸 After Spain’s World Cup 2026 victory over #Argentina, Donald Trump appeared determined to stay in the spotlight during the trophy presentation, with #FIFA President Gianni #Infantino stepping in so the champions could take center stage. 🎤 Source link
Hamas on Monday named Khalil al-Hayya, one of the founding members of the Palestinian militant group, as its new leader. Hayya is seen as a respected and pragmatic Hamas veteran “who doesn’t get carried away easily”. Last year, he survived an Israeli attack in Doha targeting the Hamas leadership which left several people dead, including … Read more
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Tim Bale, a Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University in London. Andy Burnham inherits the Labor leadership at a moment when Britain’s political debate is defined less by ideology than by structural constraints. Professor Bale argues that Burnham’s success will depend on navigating three interconnected dilemmas: restoring economic … Read more
Monday marks the 52nd anniversary of Türkiye’s 1974 invasion of Cyprus, which led to the division of the island. Five decades later, the Cyprus issue remains one of the world’s longest-running unresolved disputes. The United Nations announced last week that Antonio Guterres would visit Cyprus from July 27 to 29 – the first visit by … Read more
Ukraine fired more than 400 drones toward Moscow in its latest major attack on the Russian capital on July 20. The blitz came hours after Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles in a relentless cycle of tit-for-tat strikes. Source link
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Robbie Knock, Lead Commentator and sports journalist. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered not only for Spain’s triumph on the pitch but also for the way football became enmeshed in politics, entertainment, institutional scrutiny, and the closing chapter of one of the sport’s greatest careers. Robbie Knock … Read more
Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street Monday, July 20th, passing the keys to former Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. He came to victory with a huge majority in 2024, but just two years later his popularity ratings had sunk to record lows. Source link
The UK has a new prime minister. Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is starting his premiership following Keir Starmer’s resignation on July 20. In his first speech since officially becoming prime minister, he has promised a 10-year plan for the country. FRANCE 24’s Benedicte Paviot takes a look. Source link
Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has become the UK’s new prime minister, the seventh in a decade, following Keir Starmer’s resignation on July 20. In his first speech, he has vowed to start a ten-year plan for Britain. His government and his first policies will quickly be announced. FRANCE 24’s Benedicte Paviot tells us more. … Read more