US sanctions are ‘trade war’ on Russia, says PM Medvedev
US sanctions are ‘trade war’ on Russia, says PM Medvedev Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said new sanctions imposed by the US are tantamount to declaring a “full-scale trade…
French dig unearths ‘little Pompeii’ near Lyon
French dig unearths ‘little Pompeii’ near Lyon The ruins of an ancient Roman neighbourhood of luxury homes and vast public spaces have been found by archaeologists in south-eastern France. “This…
Teenager exits plane via emergency door and slides down wing
Teenager exits plane via emergency door and slides down wing A teenager has been detained after opening the emergency door of a passenger plane and sliding down a wing onto…
Irish Brexit report sets out united Ireland proposal
Irish Brexit report sets out united Ireland proposal An Irish parliamentary committee tasked with looking at the impact of Brexit on Ireland has set out a proposal to find a…
Trump ‘weighed in’ on son’s statement about Russian meeting
Trump ‘weighed in’ on son’s statement about Russian meeting The White House has confirmed reports that President Donald Trump helped draft a statement on his son’s meeting last year with…
Jacinda Ardern: NZ opposition leader hits back over baby questions
Jacinda Ardern: NZ opposition leader hits back over baby questions New Zealand’s new opposition leader has said it is unacceptable for women in the workplace to be asked about their…
Venezuela crisis: Trump warns Maduro over jailed opponents
Venezuela crisis: Trump warns Maduro over jailed opponents The US holds Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro “personally responsible” for the safety of two seized opposition leaders, President Donald Trump has warned.…
North Korea: US not seeking regime change, says Rex Tillerson
North Korea: US not seeking regime change, says Rex Tillerson The US government is not seeking a regime change in North Korea, the secretary of state says, amid tensions over…
Olympic Games: Los Angeles agrees to host in 2028
Olympic Games: Los Angeles agrees to host in 2028 Legendary sprinter Carl Lewis (second left) won four gold medals when the Olympics were held in Los Angeles in 1984 Los…
NZ opposition Labour change leaders ahead of election
NZ opposition Labour change leaders ahead of election Andrew Little, the head of New Zealand’s main opposition Labour Party, has resigned – less than two months before the country’s general…