The United States announced new sanctions on Iran Tuesday, over Tehran’s supplying of missiles to Russia for use in Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces measures ahead of trip to Kyiv
Russia appears to be struggling to find buyers for its liquefied natural gas from a flagship Arctic development after the West imposed sanctions, forcing Moscow to store the gas in a huge container vessel in the Arctic Sea. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Sanctions target ‘ice-class’ vessels intended to transport liquefied natural gas cargoes, putting off global buyers
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government’s decision to suspend some arms shipments to Israel on Wednesday, saying the move was necessary to comply with international law. It could have wider consequences among European allies. Henry Ridgwell reports. Camera: Henry Ridgwell.
Prime Minister Starmer says Britain must ‘comply with international law’ on Gaza war
Far right and far left both campaigned for an end to military aid to Ukraine and an end to support for Ukrainian refugees
German military aid to Ukraine and support for Ukrainian refugees in Germany are being called into question following elections in which a far-right political party won power in an eastern state. The far-left also made gains in the elections. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Germany plans to use similar G7 mechanism as substitute for bilateral military aid, prompting criticism
Russia on Thursday accused the European Union of "theft" after the bloc transferred the first tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine to boost Kyiv’s military capabilities. But some fear Western states could cut their own aid, as Henry Ridgwell reports. Camera: Henry Ridgwell.
The arrest of Pavel Durov, the boss of the social media platform Telegram, is reverberating around the world as Russia urges France not to turn the investigation into 'political persecution.' Durov is under formal investigation over alleged illegal activities on Telegram. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Pavel Durov put under formal investigation, released under $5.6 million bail
Millions of people around the world suffer from blurred vision, lack access to eye care
New research suggests farmers could boost their profits significantly with a pair of eyeglasses to correct poor vision. But millions of people are unable to access eye care. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Japan is set to have a new prime minister after incumbent Fumio Kishida announced last week he would not seek re-election in a leadership vote next month. Kishida sought to transform Japan’s security capabilities amid growing regional threats. Will his successor seek to build on that legacy?
Incumbent Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sought to boost Japan's defense spending, but public was reluctant to pay higher taxes, analyst says
Authorities in Britain are trying to work out the origins of the violent far-right protests that erupted in towns and cities across the country earlier this month. While some blame racism and false news, others say deeper social and economic forces are at work. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Week of violence saw mosques attacked and migrants targeted
Japan doubles defense spending, forges Indo-Pacific alliances to counter threats from China, North Korea and Russia
Japan doubles defense spending and forges Indo-Pacific alliances to counter threats from China, North Korea, Russia
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