Russia’s growing use of the Chinese yuan and other currencies in transactions with foreign partners should not be seen as an attack on the US dollar, according to President Vladimir Putin. In a weekend interview with the Russia 24 TV channel, Putin sai…
Speculations swirl about an imminent Ukrainian spring counteroffensive. It is reported that Washington is pushing the Zelensky regime to start regaining lost territory to strengthen its position for future negotiations. It would seem the Russians have …
The Russian city of Volgograd has launched a poll to determine if residents would be in favor of renaming it as Stalingrad, which the city was called from 1925 to 1961. Advocates of the move believe the results of the survey could force a referendum, a…
A new disco for adults with special needs has proved to be a hit in Greater Manchester.Keelie’s Disco was inspired by Jodie Waldron’s sister who has autism.”The amount of people here having a good time makes it all worthwhile,” said Ms Waldron.”I don’t…
A woman who lost her vision six years ago said having a sighted guide to help her get about had been a lifeline for her and meant she was not a “recluse”.Linda Skinner, from Ely, Cambridgeshire, said it had been like “looking through very dark net curt…
Ivan Toney believes it’s “a special moment” for himself and for Brentford after he made his England debut at Wembley against Ukraine on Sunday.The 26-year-old was named in Gareth Southgate’s squad for the second time earlier this month, having not appe…
The UK is poorer than it would have been, partly due to the war in Ukraine, but also the pandemic, Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has admitted.But he said ministers were taking action on the soaring cost of living, including giving help on energy …
President Emmanuel Macron summoned government ministers for a crisis meeting on Monday, as tensions ran high a day before another major day of strikes and protests against his pension reforms. FRANCE 24’s Catherine Norris Trent reports from the Elysée …
It is crucial week for the future of the French government’s plans to reform the pension system. Another huge strike is planned by the unions for Tuesday, and any significant dip in the number of people taking part in demonstrations will weaken their c…
Moscow may insist on compensation for the blasts that ruptured the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines last autumn, Dmitry Birichevsky, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s department for economic cooperation, said on Monday.Speaking to RIA Novosti, th…