Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit vote
PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddled Andy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on the Kremlin’s involvement in the 2016 vote when he entered Downing Street. Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmation that it had. Continue reading...
Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report
Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity Christian nationalism in Britain is being driven largely by people who rarely attend church and are more concerned with defending the country’s Christian heritage, according to research. The report, by the thinktank Theos, identified five different groups within the UK in a survey that looked at their attitudes to Christianity and Britishness. Continue reading...
Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’
Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure * US politics – live updates Donald Trump has announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, apparently without consulting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the deal to stop long-range attacks was “news to me”. In a social media post, the US president claimed the two sides had reached an agreement. “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” he wrote on Truth Social. Continue reading...
Donald Trump After the Midterms
If the coming midterm election does result in a blue wave, Donald Trump will be faced with the fact of his diminishment. The rest of us will be faced with the wreckage.
Georgia Voll’s quickfire century lifts Australia to ODI series win against Bangladesh
* Bangladesh 220-6; Australia 221-1 | Australia win by nine wickets * Voll’s unbeaten 131 off 97 helps hosts take unassailable 2-0 series lead Opener Georgia Voll smashed her third ODI century in just her 15th match to secure Australia a comfortable nine-wicket win over Bangladesh and a series victory. Earlier, Bangladesh centurion Sobhana Mostary played one of the great ODI knocks to lift the visitors to 220-6 as records tumbled at Brisbane’s Allan Border Field. Continue reading...
Wringing Hope From the Rubble of Gaza
The cease-fire last October ostensibly brought an end to Israel’s war in Gaza after the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. A year later, however, Israeli strikes, though less frequent, haven’t stopped.
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