Skip next section Germany’s Merz says ‘diplomatic means have been exhausted’ in Ukraine 07/09/2025July 9, 2025 Germany’s Merz says ‘diplomatic means have been exhausted’ in Ukraine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday told parliamentarians in Berlin that “diplomatic means have been exhausted” when it comes to efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking during…
U.S. President Donald Trump walks as workers react at U.S. Steel Corporation–Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, U.S., May 30, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters As President Donald Trump’s tariffs against more than a dozen countries spark fresh concerns about looming country-specific trade measures, often overlooked are the levies on specific products and commodities that…
Hong Kong authorities have introduced a bill to the legislature that will pave the way for establishing an expanded mechanism under which lawmakers could face suspension and pay cuts for misconduct. The Legislative Council (Powers and Privileges) (Amendment) Bill was tabled by Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki for its first reading on Wednesday. The bill…
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona remain interested in signing Mallorca’s young forward Marc Domenech, whose name came up once again during recent talks between the two clubs regarding Pablo Torre’s transfer. However, Mallorca held firm at the time, demanding €1 million. Since then, Domenech’s stock has continued to rise, and his release clause now stands…
Where can you shop for the best Prime Day 2025 fashion deals? Allow me to introduce you to Amazon’s hidden sale outlet. The little-known discount curation is a treasure trove of overstock deals from fan-favorite brands like Adidas, Coach, Michael Kors, and Calvin Klein—just to name a few. To ensure you grab the hottest styles…
China has called on the European Union to reassess its attitude toward trade ties with Beijing, saying that the bloc’s current mindset, not the structure of China-EU economic relations, is what needs adjusting. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Wednesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to recent comments by European Commission President Ursula…
The buck moon will rise in British skies on Thursday, and it should be a spectacular orange sight. Like last month’s full moon, it will be low in the sky, due to last December’s ‘major lunar standstill’, an event that occurs roughly every 18 years and means the moon reaches its most extreme positions on…
85 million smartphones will go off at once at 3 p.m. on September 7 as part of the United Kingdom’s emergency alert test. This is part of the trial of the country’s emergency warning system. This coordinated drill will involve mobile phones ringing out a 10-second siren, vibrating hard, and showing an official message though…
Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with President Trump in the Oval Office on May 30. Allison Robbert/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Allison Robbert/AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk says he’s forming a new political party, perhaps to compete for key congressional contests. It likely won’t be easy. The polarizing…
The government’s decision on zonal pricing for electricity – the issue that divides the energy industry like no other – is due any day. Whichever way ministers jump, it would be a good moment to update consumers on the outlook for their bills in the “sprint” to decarbonise the UK’s electricity system by 2030. Does…