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Business leader urges Burnham to prioritise Brexit trade reforms
Shevaun Haviland, head of the British Chambers of Commerce, says repairing Brexit’s economic damage should be a priority as Andy Burnham reassesses Labour’s approach to the EU. She backs the prime minister’s willingness to revisit the issue, arguing that the current trading relationship is still failing many businesses. More than half of business leaders surveyed…
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Russian dissidents face rising deportations despite risks of imprisonment and war
Katya, a Russian anti-war activist whose US asylum claim was rejected, says she was interrogated by security officers when she was deported to Moscow in December. Her account highlights the danger dissidents may face when returned to Russia, where criticism of the government can lead to imprisonment and some returnees have been sent to war.…
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Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France’s presidential election?
Thousands of French students have blockaded schools and protested for more than three weeks, with further demonstrations planned alongside trade unions and Yellow Vest figures. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says the student movement may be being exploited by the radical left for electoral advantage ahead of next year’s presidential election, raising questions about how much…
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Minus 17 to European dreams as Bournemouth fairytale continues
Bournemouth beat Sturm Graz 3-0 in their first European home match, extending a remarkable rise from the brink of collapse to competing in the Europa League. The occasion mattered to supporters because, in 2008, the club entered administration and faced a 17-point deduction that left them bottom of the Football League and at risk of…
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Evanilson, Rayan and Rodríguez goals seal Bournemouth’s historic home win in Europe
Bournemouth beat Sturm Graz 3-0 to record their first home win in European competition, giving head coach Marco Rose a lift amid a difficult start in the Premier League. The result followed an away victory over Real Sociedad and showed the value of Bournemouth’s squad depth as they manage domestic pressure alongside their Europa League…
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Streeting urges US to sustain Ukraine support during Washington visit
Wes Streeting urged the United States to maintain its support for Ukraine, arguing during his first visit to Washington that the country’s security and defence industry could strengthen America. His appeal comes as relations between Washington and Kyiv have deteriorated, and Britain is seeking to help rebuild trust. Streeting met US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth…
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Ukraine restarts strikes on Russian oil sites amid ceasefire dispute
Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian oil facilities after President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Donald Trump of betraying Ukraine through a deal to buy Russian diesel. The dispute comes amid worsening US-Ukraine relations and competing claims over a ceasefire on strikes against energy infrastructure. A Ukrainian strike on a refinery in Russia’s Ryazan region caused a large…
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Russian drone strikes hit ships in Romanian waters and nearby Black Sea
Suspected Russian drone attacks have struck commercial ships near Bulgaria and Romania, including a chemical tanker hit inside Romania’s territorial waters. The incidents raise concern for shipping along a vital route for Ukrainian exports and have prompted calls for greater NATO protection. Two tankers caught fire within 24 hours on 14 and 15 October near…
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Scott Bakula To Make LA Opera Debut This Fall In ‘Candide’ Opposite Patti LuPone
Scott Bakula will make his LA Opera debut this autumn in Leonard Bernstein’s *Candide*, joining Patti LuPone in Francesca Zambello’s production. The casting brings the actor, best known for television roles, to a major opera stage and pairs him with LuPone, who returns to a role she performed in 2004. Bakula will play both Voltaire…