Ukraine Winter Blackouts as US Energy Aid Stalls
Ukraine endures severe winter blackouts while $250 million in US energy assistance remains trapped in bureaucratic limbo under Trump administration changes.
Ukraine endures severe winter blackouts while $250 million in US energy assistance remains trapped in bureaucratic limbo under Trump administration changes.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces China has lifted entry bans on British parliamentarians, including Sir Iain Duncan Smith, following historic talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Israel announces the reopening of Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt this Sunday, ending a near two-year closure. The move supports US ceasefire efforts.
An Iranian activist has climbed the 120ft clock tower at London's King's Cross station, unfurling a banner calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to expel Iranian diplomats and uphold democracy.
Eleven Southeast Asian nations refuse to recognise Myanmar's military-backed election, dealing a blow to junta legitimacy efforts amid ongoing civil war.
A new ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF forces will see Kurdish fighters integrated into state military structures, marking a significant shift in Syria's control map.
US President Donald Trump has labelled PM Keir Starmer's meeting with Xi Jinping 'dangerous', while UK Trade Minister Sir Chris Bryant insists engagement with China is essential for Britain's economy.
British MPs and peers sanctioned by Beijing have issued a joint statement urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer not to use their status as leverage in negotiations with China.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China has secured key economic agreements on whisky tariffs and visa-free travel, alongside discussions on human rights issues and security concerns.
Pope Leo XIV faces a diplomatic quandary after Donald Trump's invitation to join a Board of Peace for Gaza and global conflicts, challenging the Vatican's centuries-old policy of positive neutrality.
Pope Leo XIV faces a complex diplomatic challenge after Donald Trump's invitation to join a Board of Peace, testing the Vatican's centuries-old policy of positive neutrality in international conflicts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces potential delay to crucial trilateral peace talks with US and Russia, citing escalating US-Iran tensions as a factor.
A UK minister has argued it would be 'absolutely bonkers' for Britain not to engage with China, countering Donald Trump's warning that such dealings are 'very dangerous'.
French conservationists file a legal challenge against the Bayeux Tapestry's loan to the UK, citing pothole-induced transport risks. Experts warn of potential damage to the fragile 11th-century artefact, insured for £800m.
The EU has designated Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation. This paramilitary force, answering to the supreme leader, oversees ballistic missiles and has been pivotal in quashing protests.
Ukraine faces brutal winter weather amid uncertainty over Trump's claim that Putin agreed to halt power grid attacks, with Zelenskyy skeptical and ongoing drone strikes.
Iran's military warns it will retaliate instantly and without limitation to any US attack, as American forces including aircraft carriers build up in the Middle East amid escalating tensions.
Niger's military leader has accused the presidents of France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of supporting armed groups behind an Air Force base attack in Niamey that wounded soldiers and damaged aircraft.
Russia launched over 100 drones and a missile at Ukraine overnight, contradicting Donald Trump's announcement of a week-long pause in attacks. Zelensky suggests pause only applies to energy sector strikes.
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark will visit Australia in March for their first official trip since his accession, focusing on renewable energy and sustainability partnerships.
Analysis suggests Donald Trump's military buildup against Iran risks catastrophic regional instability while abandoning Ukraine to Russian aggression, undermining US strategic interests.
Donald Trump has criticised the UK's business dealings with China as 'very dangerous', following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's successful diplomatic visit to Beijing where trade agreements were secured.
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle has declared Chinese President Xi Jinping would be barred from addressing Parliament if he visits the UK, citing sanctions on MPs. The warning comes as PM Keir Starmer faces criticism over his Beijing trip outcomes.
The UK government confirms new legislation will enable banning Iran's Revolutionary Guard, but won't expedite the process despite EU and US terrorist designations.
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have announced a significant new agreement with Damascus aimed at stabilising a fragile ceasefire and outlining integration steps between the two sides.
Trade Minister Sir Chris Bryant has defended PM Keir Starmer's meeting with Xi Jinping, calling it 'absolutely bonkers' not to engage with China despite Donald Trump's warnings about the 'dangerous' relationship.
Donald Trump reveals intention to speak with Iran while deploying 'very big, powerful ships' to the region, as EU sanctions Iranian entities over crackdown.
Donald Trump criticises UK-China economic ties as Keir Starmer visits Shanghai, with trade minister defending engagement with world's second-largest economy.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai with UK business leaders to boost trade opportunities with China, facing potential opposition from former US President Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump warns UK-China ties are 'dangerous' as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping and pushes for a more sophisticated economic relationship during his Shanghai visit.