POLITICS
Trump to NYT: Would Review Whether to Help NATO Allies in Crisis
Donald Trump raised doubts about whether the United States under his leadership would come to the aid of its NATO allies in Europe in the event of an attack by Russia, in an interview with The New York Times on Wednesday. When specifically asked about his views of Russia, the newly-minted Republican nominee said that if that...
Israeli parliament passes controversial impeachment law
Israel's parliament has passed a law that would allow it to impeach an MP who incites racism or supports armed struggle against the state, report world.korupciya. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the measure ended an "absurd situation" whereby someone who "supports terror" was allowed to...
‘I just couldn’t stop looking!’ Labour councillor spots dog with a ‘BORIS JOHNSON haircut’
A LABOUR councillor got a shock on his commute on a London tube this week when he spotted a dog with "BORIS JOHNSON haircut". Tom Miller, 30, a councillor in London's Brent borough, claims he could not resist capturing an image of the dog’s uncanny likeness for his political nemesis. After realising...
BREXIT SHOWDOWN: Theresa May ready for ‘frank’ EU talks with Angela Merkel
PRIME Minister Theresa May has called for "frank and open" talks as she sets off for meetings with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and France's President Francois Hollande. Mrs May makes her first overseas visit as PM determined to maintain strong trade links with Europe once the UK leaves, and aims to deliver a...
Remainers raise £100k to prosecute Boris Johnson and other Leave politicians after Brexit
A CROWDFUNDING page that hopes to stop Brexit and prosecute Leave politicians including Boris Johnson has received more than £100,000. Dubbed Brexit Justice, the campaign hopes to find a judicial review to prevent Britain from launching Article 50 negotiations and leaving the European Union. The Remainers also intend to...
Why teachers are thanking Melania Trump
Teachers and academics in the UK and the US have taken to Twitter to thank Donald Trump's wife for providing the perfect material to teach their students what plagiarism is and why it is wrong. Melania Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention has notable similarities with a speech given by current first lady...
US Election 2016: Trump seals Republican nomination
Donald Trump has officially clinched the Republican nomination for US president as speakers hammered Democrat Hillary Clinton on day two of the Republican National Convention. Mr Trump is expected to accept the nomination on Thursday after state delegates formally selected him. The theme of Tuesday in Cleveland was "Make...
Brexit: May hopes for ‘frank and open’ talks during Merkel visit
Discussions about the UK leaving the EU must be "frank and open", Theresa May has said as she prepares to embark on her first tour of European capitals. The prime minister will have a working dinner with Germany's Angela Merkel on Wednesday before talks with France's Francois Hollande on Thursday. Mrs May said...
Expert’s chilling prediction for Britain: ‘We are long overdue an attack’
BRITAIN is "long overdue" a terrorist attack and the nation has been told to prepare for a "tragic day", a leading counter-terrorism expert has warned. Anti-extremist Maajid Nawaz, the founder of the Quilliam think tank, made the prediction in the wake of the terrorist attack in Nice which has left at least...
Donald Trump chooses Mike Pence as his running mate
Republican Donald Trump has selected Indiana Governor Mike Pence to be his vice-presidential running mate. Mr Trump's campaign planned to announce his selection on Friday, but cancelled the event because of the attack in Nice, France. On Friday, Mr Trump confirmed the selection on Twitter. Mr Trump hopes Mr Pence — a...
Recep Tayyip Erdogan: Turkey’s ruthless president
Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party enjoys a fierce and loyal support among Turkey's conservative, Muslim base, while outside the country outrage grows over his silencing of critics, often by force. Turkish journalists have been investigated and put on trial, foreign journalists have been harassed and deported. Last month,...
The secret pantomime of power. What Does This Image Tell Us About Britain?
As the new Prime Minister Theresa May is photographed kneeling before the Queen, Kelly Grovier looks at a 16th-Century artwork that reveals as much as it hides. After days of political tumult in Westminster, a single image of calm suddenly emerged on Wednesday evening from the inner sanctum of royal authority: The Queen...