-
French borrowing costs surge as investors fear worsening public finances
French government bonds are experiencing a significant sell-off amid growing investor concern over the country’s fiscal position, pushing borrowing costs to levels not seen in years. The spread between French and German 10-year bond yields reached its widest level since 2012, with French yields hitting their highest point since 2002 before easing slightly. Analysts have…
-
British paratrooper George Hooley died after explosion during Ukraine test
Lance Corporal George Hooley, a 28-year-old Parachute Regiment soldier, died after an explosion while observing Ukrainian forces test a defensive capability away from the front line. The coroner said he sustained multiple injuries on 6 December 2025 and died in hospital in Kyiv three days later; the circumstances matter because British military personnel in Ukraine…
-
Trump weighs diesel export ban as Europe faces supply pressure
US President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports and said he may ask European countries to release some of their reserves. The prospect matters because the US is a major supplier to Europe, including the UK, where diesel prices have reached record highs as the Iran war disrupts fuel supplies. US diesel exports…
-
South Korea threatens Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has threatened unspecified “further action” against Ukraine unless it publicly apologises for disclosing that two North Korean prisoners of war had been transferred to Seoul. The core dispute is over whether confidentiality was mutually agreed: Kyiv denies any such accord, whilst Seoul insists Ukraine specifically requested secrecy to protect…
-
Putin warns arms suppliers to Ukraine while threatening nuclear retaliation against NATO
Vladimir Putin has escalated rhetoric by labelling countries supplying Ukraine with weapons as “a threat” whilst claiming Russia is “not threatening anyone.” Speaking at Moscow’s Valdai Discussion Club, the Russian president warned that Russia would use nuclear weapons if NATO countries attempted to isolate Russian territories including Kaliningrad and Murmansk. This represents an escalation in…
-
Rioters chase and kick policewoman during violent French student protests
Student protests against education conditions in France have escalated into violent riots, with footage showing a policewoman being chased, tripped and kicked by rioters in Paris. The incident, captured on video and shared online, has drawn condemnation from political figures and raised concerns about public safety and the treatment of law enforcement. Demonstrations began last…
-
Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
Vladimir Putin has threatened to use all weapons at Russia’s disposal, potentially including nuclear arms, if Kaliningrad comes under what Moscow considers a direct attack. The Russian president’s warning came as Russia accuses NATO of preparing to blockade the Baltic exclave, which borders Lithuania and Poland. This escalation matters because it represents a significant nuclear…
-
Nigel Farage thanks Andy Burnham for gifting Reform UK leader ‘biggest boost in my career’ by reopening Pandora’s box of Brexit, telling the PM: ‘Bring it on’
Nigel Farage says Andy Burnham’s call to reconsider Britain’s relationship with the EU has brought him back into the Brexit debate and given Reform UK a major political opportunity. Farage says his party will campaign for Britain to remain independent, framing the issue as a potential dividing line with Labour. Burnham said Brexit had done…
-
Russian Official Threatens Nuclear Strikes Against European Nations Supporting Ukraine
Sergei Karaganov, a prominent Russian foreign policy strategist, has issued threats of nuclear strikes against European countries if they continue providing military and financial support to Ukraine. The threat reflects
-
Russia threatens Europe with nuclear strikes; Iran rejects terror claims
Russia has threatened nuclear strikes against European nations if they continue supporting Ukraine. Iran has rejected claims linking it to a suspected terrorism incident near RAF Fairford.