Three killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv region
Ukraine also sends volley of drones into Russia, with air defences intercepting attacks on 13 regions, including Moscow. At least three people have been killed in a Russian drone attack…
Storm Éowyn: Over 93,000 homes and businesses without power as high winds batter NI
Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Belfast airports this morning as high winds from Storm Éowyn begin to batter Northern Ireland. Both Belfast International and Belfast City airports have…
Captain Cook statue vandalised again before controversial ‘Australia Day’
A statue of the British explorer is splashed with red paint and vandalised in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. A statue of Captain James Cook is covered in red paint after being…
Afghan women’s group hails ICC move to arrest Taliban leaders for persecution
An Afghan women’s group has hailed a decision by the International Criminal Court to arrest Taliban leaders for their persecution of women. The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan…
Donald Trump says he plans to reach out to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
During his first term in office, Trump met with Kim on three occasions between 2018 and 2019. Trump and Kim cross a military demarcation line at the Korean Demilitarized Zone…
Business Secretary leaves door open to joining European trade area
The Business Secretary has left the door open to joining a tariff-free trading scheme with Europe following a meeting with the EU trade commissioner in Davos.
Savvy shoppers can grab a MAC lipstick for just £8 with deal
Beauty enthusiasts will undoubtedly be familiar with MAC Cosmetics, the iconic brand behind such cult classics as the Ruby Woo lipstick, Studio Fix Fluid Foundation and the Fix+ Setting Spray.…
Drug marketplace founder Ross Ulbricht speaks on Trump pardon
Silk Road founder thanks US president for ‘amazing blessing’ in video message after his release from prison. People hold signs in support of Ross Ulbricht as Donald Trump attends the…
Trudeau threatens tariff war if Trump moves ahead with duty reforms
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned the US of the possible consequences if President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff reforms are applied to its North American neighbour. It will be…