Section: The United Kingdom
Is it time for the UK to forgive Russia?
Description Russian President Vladimir Putin Alt Text Vladimir Putin Theresa May ‘considering meeting Putin’ in bid to thaw diplomatic relations In Depth Monday, June 17, 2019 – 1:36pm …read more Source: The...
Is the United States heading towards war with Iran?
If it happens, this would be a war fought by the US against a far more militarily advanced nation. Is the United States heading towards war with Iran? US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insists that the Trump administration does not want war – but also insists that Iran is behind the attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, while not ruling...
The Week Unwrapped podcast: Naughty yoga, firewalls and joke leaders
Why is Iran cracking down on yoga? How did a comedian become president of Ukraine? And why is China tightening its Great Firewall? Analysis Friday, June 14, 2019 – 8:04am Olly Mann, The Week and special guest Bassem Youssef delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. In this week’s episode, we...
Russia and America both want Moldova’s ruling oligarch to go
ON JUNE 8TH Nicu Popescu was on his way to a party in London. When the train entered the Channel Tunnel at Calais he was a humble think-tanker, based in Paris. When it emerged in Britain he had become foreign minister of Moldova. Since an inconclusive election more than three months ago, Moldovan political life has been gridlocked. Now it is...
Chernobyl and the rise of disaster selfies
Description Tourists in the ghost city of Pripyat Credits Genya Savilov/AFP/Getty Images Alt Text Chernobyl Social media influencers under fire over photos taken at site of the nuclear tragedy In Depth …read more Source: The...
Leaked papers ‘show Russian bid to gain influence in Africa’
Putin ally reportedly leading effort to turn continent into strategic hub One-Minute Read Wednesday, June 12, 2019 – 6:04am Russia is seeking to further wield its influence in at least African 13 countries by grooming a new generation of leaders and undercover agents, according to leaked documents in The Guardian. The leaked documents show...
Oxfam slammed by regulator over Haiti sex claims
Description Oxfam has been warned it may lose its government funding Credits Andy Buchanan/Getty Images Alt Text Oxfam Charity Commission savages Oxfam’s ‘culture of poor behaviour’ and ‘mismanagement’ One-Minute Read …read more Source: The...
E3 2019: How Brexit shaped dystopian London in Watch Dogs: Legion
Credits Ubisoft Alt Text Watch Dogs Legion Hacker-themed adventure game offers a bleak look at Britain after its divorce with the EU In Depth Tuesday, June 11, 2019 – 3:50pm …read more Source: The...
Shelley Morgan: can two old postcards solve murder 35 years on?
Description Shelley Morgan, 33, was stabbed to death in 1984 Credits Avon and Somerset Police Alt Text Shelley Morgan Police re-investigate mystery of American-born artist who disappeared in Bristol In Depth …read more Source: The...
Forbes 2019 sport rich list: Lionel Messi beats Cristiano Ronaldo to No.1 spot
Description Barcelona and Argentina star striker Lionel Messi celebrates a goal in La Liga Credits David Ramos/Getty Images Alt Text Barcelona and Argentina star striker Lionel Messi celebrates a goal in La Liga Top 100 highest-paid athletes earn a combined £3.14bn in …read more Source: The...
