Italy’s army general to be disciplined over shock book
August 18, 2023 1:54 AM The Italian Army distanced itself from the book, saying it had not reviewed the text before it was published. Read More
Prague cancels concert by Russian soprano Netrebko over Ukraine
August 18, 2023 12:56 AM Netrebko was due to perform at Prague’s Municipal House on Oct 16. Read More
UK invites Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit
August 18, 2023 12:50 AM Any official visit is likely to prove controversial. Read More
Only Ukraine can decide peace terms with Russia: Nato boss
August 18, 2023 12:37 AM In early July, Ukraine was offered long-term military support but no Nato membership in the short term. Read More
Thousands flee wildfires in Canada’s far north
August 17, 2023 11:40 PM More than 20,000 residents of Yellowknife, the regional capital, have been asked to leave by road or on commercial and military flights. Read More
US conservative vision for 2025 seeks to ditch climate goals, create a much stronger presidency
August 17, 2023 10:15 PM Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 wants to weed out the so-called “deep state”. Read More
Thousands evacuated as wildfire on Spain’s Tenerife island spreads
August 17, 2023 7:15 PM The fire has burned through 2,600ha of land, and its perimeter has expanded to 31km across dry woodland. Read More
Kyiv’s forces to liberate all of Ukraine, regardless of timeframe, says foreign minister
August 17, 2023 5:53 PM “We don’t care how long it takes,” Mr Dmytro Kuleba said in an interview in Kyiv. Read More
Ukraine claims gains on south-eastern front as fighting rages in the east
August 17, 2023 5:20 PM Kyiv’s troops are also holding back Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region. Read More
‘Fuel of the future’: Gulf states bet on ‘green’ hydrogen
August 17, 2023 3:33 PM Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman are investing heavily in the climate-friendly fuel as an alternative to crude and gas. Read More