Month: October 2022

Read More Ukrainian Soldiers have blown up the Russian 220mm heavy rocket launcher during its southern offensive. The footage, released by the Ukrainian military, shows burned hull of the Russian BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system and 9T452 captured transport and loading vehicle in the Kherson region. The BM-27 Uragan is a 220mm heavy rocket…

Read MoreAmid military reverses in the south, Russia continues its effort to cripple Ukraine’s energy grid.Amid military reverses in the south, Russia continues its effort to cripple Ukraine’s energy grid.

Read More The CCP vows to oppose Taiwan’s efforts to assert independence The Chinese Communist Party passed amendments to its constitution on Saturday, enshrining opposition to Taiwanese independence and highlighting efforts to boost Beijing’s military potential. As the week-long 20th National Congress of the Communist Party concluded in Beijing, its delegates adopted a resolution altering…

Read More The CCP vows to oppose Taiwan’s efforts to assert independence The Chinese Communist Party passed amendments to its constitution on Saturday, enshrining opposition to Taiwanese independence and highlighting efforts to boost Beijing’s military potential. As the week-long 20th National Congress of the Communist Party concluded in Beijing, its delegates adopted a resolution altering…

Read More German sensor specialist Hensoldt announced that it is supplying four of its high-performance radars in record time for Diehl Defence’s IRIS-T SLM air defence system, which is designed to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capability.  According to a press release from Hensoldt, as part of an order from Diehl Defence worth a two-digit million euro sum,…

Read More German sensor specialist Hensoldt announced that it is supplying four of its high-performance radars in record time for Diehl Defence’s IRIS-T SLM air defence system, which is designed to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capability.  According to a press release from Hensoldt, as part of an order from Diehl Defence worth a two-digit million euro sum,…

Read More Meloni took the oath of office as Italy’s first female PM at the presidential palace on Saturday The government of Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s first female prime minister and leader of a party with neo-fascist origins, has been sworn in. Meloni, 45, and her cabinet took the oath before the Italian president, Sergio Mattarella,…

Read More Meloni took the oath of office as Italy’s first female PM at the presidential palace on Saturday The government of Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s first female prime minister and leader of a party with neo-fascist origins, has been sworn in. Meloni, 45, and her cabinet took the oath before the Italian president, Sergio Mattarella,…

Read More The Swedish security services have intensified counter-terrorism efforts against Kurdish militants, Stockholm claims in a letter Sweden has informed Türkiye of its additional measures against Kurdish militants, and is ready to work with Ankara on the extradition of terrorist suspects in order to address Turkish concerns over Stockholm’s bid to join NATO, Reuters…

Read More The Swedish security services have intensified counter-terrorism efforts against Kurdish militants, Stockholm claims in a letter Sweden has informed Türkiye of its additional measures against Kurdish militants, and is ready to work with Ankara on the extradition of terrorist suspects in order to address Turkish concerns over Stockholm’s bid to join NATO, Reuters…

Read More Former deputy PM says country ‘cannot go backwards’ as he throws weight behind Rishi Sunak Tory leadership contest – latest updates Dominic Raab has said he does not see how anybody could “reconcile” supporting the return of Boris Johnson to Downing Street while he is still being investigated for Partygate as he threw…

Read More Former deputy PM says country ‘cannot go backwards’ as he throws weight behind Rishi Sunak Tory leadership contest – latest updates Dominic Raab has said he does not see how anybody could “reconcile” supporting the return of Boris Johnson to Downing Street while he is still being investigated for Partygate as he threw…

Read MoreMusk juggles internet in warzones, a Twitter buyout, and peacemaker posturing. Plus, UK media vs the labour movement.Musk juggles internet in warzones, a Twitter buyout, and peacemaker posturing. Plus, UK media vs the labour movement.

Read MoreFrom Chelsea v Man United to the Sao Paulo derby, here are the five games you should look out for today.From Chelsea v Man United to the Sao Paulo derby, here are the five games you should look out for today.

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Read More Giorgia Meloni has been sworn in as the new prime minister of Italy, becoming the country’s first female leader and heading its first far-right government since the Second World War. Giorgia Meloni has been sworn in as the new prime minister of Italy, becoming the country’s first female leader and heading its first…

Read MorePresident Xi Jinping is now all but certain to be unveiled as general secretary for an unprecedented third term.President Xi Jinping is now all but certain to be unveiled as general secretary for an unprecedented third term.

Read More Rekabi has reportedly been placed under house arrest after returning to Tehran Rekabi has reportedly been placed under house arrest after returning to Tehran

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 241st day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 241st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read MorePM Liz Truss has resigned after chancellor Jeremy Hunt scrapped almost all of her mini-budget.PM Liz Truss has resigned after chancellor Jeremy Hunt scrapped almost all of her mini-budget.

Read More America’s 101st Airborne Division, deployed close to the Ukrainian border, would step in if NATO were attacked, its commanders said The US Army 101st Airborne Division would not hesitate to enter Ukraine should a conflict break out between Russia and NATO, CBS News reported on Friday citing the unit’s military commanders. The elite…

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Read MoreThe former president is escorted off stage during the Party Congress, with no explanation given.The former president is escorted off stage during the Party Congress, with no explanation given.

Read MoreAs Giorgia Meloni becomes Italy’s first female premier, the world is watching closely to see if she will emerge as a firebrand leader of a far-right party with neo-fascist roots or the more moderate right-wing politician who succeded in capturing 26% of the voteAs Giorgia Meloni becomes Italy’s first female premier, the world is…

Read MoreFew details have emerged of Friday’s conversation, but both sides confirmed discussing the Ukraine war.Few details have emerged of Friday’s conversation, but both sides confirmed discussing the Ukraine war.

Read MoreJapan’s military will participate in training and exercises alongside Australian forces in Australia’s northern region.Japan’s military will participate in training and exercises alongside Australian forces in Australia’s northern region.

Read More Saying the Ukraine conflict can only end with Russia’s defeat is “dangerous and unacceptable,” Budapest insists The Hungarian Foreign Ministry has rejected calls by the EU for Russia to be defeated in Ukraine, saying the bloc needed peace, not a prolonged conflict. EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson made several statements on…

Read More Neither ex-PM nor ex-chancellor have yet declared they will stand, with Penny Mordaunt so far only confirmed runner Boris Johnson was spotted last night on a British Airways flight from the Dominican Republic to London Gatwick, amid reports that he plans to join the Tory leadership contest. He’s reportedly sitting in economy class…

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Read MoreHu Jintao is seen being led out of the Communist Party Congress, with no official explanation why.Hu Jintao is seen being led out of the Communist Party Congress, with no official explanation why.

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Read More Wagner has fought on behalf of the Kremlin in a range in arenas including Syria, Libya, central Africa and, most recently, in the Sahel, where they replaced French forces in Mali Wagner has fought on behalf of the Kremlin in a range in arenas including Syria, Libya, central Africa and, most recently, in…

Read More Zelenskiy calls on world to act to prevent possible ‘large-scale disaster’; US and Russia restore defence talks but Blinken says Moscow not interested in broader talks to end war What we know on day 241 of Russia’s invasion Welcome back to the Guardian’s ongoing live coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war. I’m Adam Fulton…

Read More The twins’ mother, Zaikiya Duncan, 40, was arrested on Tuesday with her boyfriend and charged with child abuse The twins’ mother, Zaikiya Duncan, 40, was arrested on Tuesday with her boyfriend and charged with child abuse