Sinn Fein boycott scuppers UK plans for Brexit talks
The first round of talks launched by the UK government aimed at making further progress on post-Brexit relations were plunged into chaos after a boycott by Sinn Fein and the…
January 12, 2023
Thunberg to visit German coal village as police evict activists
Famous climate activist Greta Thunberg announced a visit to the Western German village of Lützerath as police forces start to evict the climate activists currently blocking its demolition. The village…
How Biden’s Discovery of Classified Files Compares With the Trump Case
The Justice Department is scrutinizing how both presidents came to have classified records after they left office. But there are major differences. Send any friend a story As a subscriber,…
What Is a Special Counsel and What Can They Do?
There are now two special counsels looking into presidents — Jack Smith was appointed in November by the attorney general to oversee the two investigations into former President Trump. Here’s…
The West reaps multiple benefits from backing Ukraine against Russia
As it continues to fight against Russia’s ongoing invasion, Ukraine is often depicted as being heavily reliant on Western military and economic support. However, this relationship is not as one-sided…
Austria commits to significant renewables boost
Following a two-day retreat, the government said it wants to accelerate the deployment of renewables in Austria by speeding up permitting, solar PV construction and providing more generous subsidies. During…
Swedish government frees up legislation on nuclear expansion
Legislation restricting the number of nuclear reactors and their geographic location is being updated by the government to support the expansion of Sweden’s nuclear fleet. After a 1980 referendum, Sweden…
Italy doubles down on fuel price speculation amid disagreement in coalition
New rules to lower skyrocketing petrol prices, targeting price speculation in particular, were introduced by the government on Wednesday, although government partner Forza Italia disagrees on the issue. The price…
Pete Ricketts Will Be Nebraska’s Next Senator, Replacing Ben Sasse
Mr. Ricketts, a Republican former governor of the state, was appointed by his successor and political ally, Gov. Jim Pillen. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have…
Post-war Ukraine needs a smart digital transformation strategy
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is still far from over, but it is already clear that Ukraine has defended its independence and won the right to become a fully fledged…