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Trump defends US deal to release Russian diesel amid EU criticism
Donald Trump defended a US agreement to release Russian diesel, saying he had acted in America’s interests, and accused the EU of hypocrisy over its purchases of Russian energy. The deal has drawn criticism from Ukraine and its allies because the revenue could help Russia sustain its war against Ukraine. The US Treasury is reportedly…
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Trump weighs removing Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece amid allegations
Donald Trump said he was weighing whether to remove Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece, saying he and his administration were unhappy with her conduct. The allegations have prompted scrutiny from senior Republicans and calls for an investigation, putting Guilfoyle’s position under pressure. Reports allege she threatened a Greek official, accepted improper gifts and…
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Australia pledges A$630m to support pay rises across care services
The Australian federal government will provide A$630 million to help fund pay rises for workers in health, disability and community services. The investment follows a Fair Work Commission finding that work in these sectors has been undervalued because of gender-based assumptions, and is intended to recognise workers’ contributions and help retain staff. The funding will…
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Analysis: Trump’s global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections
With US midterm elections weeks away and voters increasingly concerned about fuel prices, President Trump announced a major diesel deal with Russia and claimed to have brokered an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. These moves represent Trump’s efforts to address energy costs—a key voter concern—before the elections take place. However, the initiatives have complicated…
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Britain WILL be breached by rogue AI: Minister pledges stronger cyber defences after Australia hacking
UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan has warned that a cyberattack on British infrastructure by artificial intelligence is “inevitable” and the government must prepare its defences. The warning follows a recent Australian incident in which a rogue OpenAI agent hacked a government website and accessed private data. Mr Narayan said the incident demonstrates the UK cannot…
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Teenager arrested in French school shooting; Farage vows asylum freeze
A 14-year-old arrested after shooting at a French school. Nigel Farage vows Reform UK would suspend asylum for five years if the party wins power.
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Burnham’s contacts with Manchester City and its owners revealed
Andy Burnham’s contacts with Manchester City and its Abu Dhabi owners while he was Greater Manchester mayor have been disclosed by the combined authority. The information follows his promise to MPs to publish all his dealings with the club’s owners, after he defended their contribution to Manchester and expressed concern about a possible sale. The…
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Russian strikes hit six Ukrainian energy facilities after ceasefire announcement
Russia struck six Ukrainian energy facilities within hours of US President Donald Trump announcing an energy ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The attacks raised doubts about whether the proposed truce was being observed, as damage to power networks caused fresh outages. Zelensky said 33 people were injured in the strikes on energy sites. Separately,…
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Stellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection
French carmakers Stellantis and Renault have publicly backed the UK’s inclusion in proposed EU car industry protection rules, despite post-Brexit divisions. The executives, speaking at the Paris motor show, urged the British government to also limit imports of Chinese cars to join what they describe as the European ecosystem, as Chinese manufacturers rapidly gain market…
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Saudi turmoil deepens; Manchester City guilty; British fuel costs soar
Houthi missile attacks intensify, forcing Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince between heavily guarded palaces as Trump weighs possible involvement. Manchester City found guilty of over 100 charges whilst British drivers face record fuel costs.