US ‘testing’ if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine, says Marco Rubio

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Admin

Secretary of state says Putin ‘will have to make a decision’ as US officials appear to be growing impatient

The US will know within weeks whether Russia is serious about pursuing peace with Ukraine, the secretary of state has said, warning that Donald Trump was not “going to fall into the trap of endless negotiations” with Moscow.

“We’re testing to see if the Russians are interested in peace,” Marco Rubio told journalists in Brussels after talks with Nato allies. “Their actions – not their words, their actions – will determine whether they’re serious or not, and we intend to find that out sooner rather than later.”

Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault – BBC

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Admin

Videos show aftermath of Israeli strike on Gaza school-turned-shelter

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Admin

BBC Verify explains what we know about the incident after reviewing videos that were posted online.

Videos show aftermath of Israeli strike on Gaza school-turned-shelter

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Admin

BBC Verify explains what we know about the incident after reviewing videos that were posted online.

Myanmar confirms 180,000 Rohingya eligible to return, Bangladesh says

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Admin

The 180,000 names were part of a list of 800,000 Rohingya that Bangladesh submitted to Myanmar in six batches.

Scale of Myanmar’s loss is clearer one week after the quake

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Admin

More than 3,000 people have been confirmed dead after last week's earthquake and the toll is expected to rise.

Scale of Myanmar’s loss is clearer one week after the quake

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Admin

More than 3,000 people have been confirmed dead after last week's earthquake and the toll is expected to rise.

Scale of Myanmar’s loss is clearer one week after the quake

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Admin

More than 3,000 people have been confirmed dead after last week's earthquake and the toll is expected to rise.

Trump Weighs In on Marine Le Pen Conviction – The New York Times

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Admin

Trump Weighs In on Marine Le Pen Conviction The New York Times
Trump publicly backs France’s far-right figurehead Le Pen after her conviction CNN
In Toulon, Le Pen's legal fightback leaves many French voters cold Reuters
Le Pen’s Legal Fate Rides on Deputy Mayor From a Mountain Town Bloomberg.com
The EU Parliament has transparency problems. Marine Le Pen's case is a window into what's wrong AP News

Aintree racegoers grateful for hats as sun shines for first time in decade

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Admin

Ladies Day visitors happy to make financial sacrifices to wear spectacular outfits at annual Liverpool event

The tradition of fascinators and hats during Ladies Day is usually more about showcasing excellent style than being practical. But this year, spectators at Aintree had good need for their headwear, as the sun shone at the racecourse for the first time in almost a decade.

A crowd of 45,000 people had been predicted, and as temperatures reached 19C on Friday, the Met Office said it was just short of being the warmest Aintree festival this century.