Why Eli Crane Defied Kevin McCarthy
The freshman Republican from Arizona was the only newcomer to hold out against Speaker Kevin McCarthy until the very end. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
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Special Counsel Inquiry Leaves Biden and Garland in Awkward Spots
Although the cases differ significantly, the new investigation is sure to muddy the waters politically as former President Donald J. Trump cries persecution over his own documents inquiry. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
EU Parliament committee approves Kosovo visa liberalisation
The European Parliament Committee for Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs (LIBE) approved the liberalisation of visas for Kosovo citizens on Thursday. The agreement was initially reached in December between Parliament, the Council, and the Presidency of the EU which…
Albania set to open embassy in Ukraine
Thirty years after establishing diplomatic relations between Albania and Ukraine, the former announced it would open an embassy in Kyiv. The announcement was made on Thursday, on the same date, 12 January, that relations were established three decades before. “On…
Poland to host German troops, receive Patriot anti-aircraft systems
Authorities have given permission for several hundred German soldiers to be stationed in the country, who will arrive with Patriot systems. The Germans have reassured Poland that the Patriot anti-aircraft missile launchers will reach both Poland and Ukraine. The German…
Ukraine defence minister: We are a de facto member of Nato alliance
Image caption, Oleksii Reznikov said he believed Russia was trying to gather forces and weapons for a new offensive in the south and eastBy Hugo BachegaBBC News, Kyiv Ukraine has become a de facto member of the Nato military alliance,…
V4 capitals team up for Ukrainian city reconstruction
Mayors of Budapest, Bratislava, Prague, and Warsaw paid a surprise visit to Kyiv on Wednesday, where they discussed a plan to set up a platform for long-term aid and reconstruction of Ukrainian cities and towns. “On Wednesday, at the invitation…
Qatar-gate: MEP Eva Kaili makes new release request
Former vice-president of the European Parliament Eva Kaili, who has been arrested as part of the Qatar-gate scandal, will have a new hearing with the Belgian justice authorities on 19 January about her request to be released. Kaili has been…
German centre-right blows off Weber-Meloni EU plans
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Germany’s Habeck backs Polish Leopard tank shipments, mounts pressure
Green Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck has come out in favour of green-lighting the shipment of Leopard 2 battle tanks from Poland to Ukraine, increasing the pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz to agree. Poland announced it would ship German-made Leopard tanks to…