A day after he called NATO leaders “absurd” for failing to clarify a timeline for Ukraine’s long-deliberated entry into the 32-nation alliance, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was far more upbeat on July 12 as NATO’s two-day summit in Lithuania neared its conclusion. He may not have secured the big win—advancing Ukraine’s stalled 2008 request to…
Ukraine Leaves NATO With Security Assurances, but No Clear Path to Membership
Ukraine Leaves NATO Summit With Security Assurances, but No Clear Path to Membership
A day after he called NATO leaders “absurd” for failing to clarify a timeline for Ukraine’s long-deliberated entry into the 32-nation alliance, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was far more upbeat on July 12 as NATO’s two-day summit in Lithuania neared its conclusion. He may not have secured the big win—advancing Ukraine’s stalled 2008 request to…
5 Convicted of Killing Divorcee Who Fell for ‘Honeytrap’ on Craigslist
Five people have been convicted of killing a divorcee who was tricked into a “honeytrap” and set up by a woman he apparently met on Craigslist. The trial heard Vishal Gohel, 44, was referred to as “57” by the gang because he was known to have £57,000 in his bank account. Georgia Bruce-Annan, 22, was…
Elon Musk and Tesla Entering British Energy Market Hints New Job Ad
A job posting by Tesla suggests the company is planning on entering the UK energy market. On its UK site, Elon Musk’s company Tesla said it is aiming to hire an experienced professional as Head of Operations, an executive who will have “operational responsibility for our retail electricity activities in the UK.” Tesla says it…
Huw Edwards Unmasked as TV Presenter at Centre of Explicit Images Scandal
The wife of BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has revealed he is the star at the centre of a scandal involving sexually explicit images but has asked for privacy and said he is suffering from “serious mental health issues.” Vicky Flind named the 61-year-old Welshman as the figure who was accused by The Sun of paying…
Whitby Hydrogen Heating Trial Called Off After Public Resistance
A net zero trial for hydrogen heating has been called off for one of two sites after protests and public resistance from homeowners, with a Minister citing that there is “no strong local support” for the project. The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) said on Tuesday that a trial will no longer…
Government Announces Unlimited Penalties for Environmental Polluters
Environmental polluters will face unlimited penalties under new legislation introduced today. Companies holding environmental permits, such as energy and water operators, will see the current penalty limit of £250,000 scrapped. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced changes to the legislation, following a government consultation, which received “widespread public support.” The consultation offered several…
Home Office Booking ‘Large Number of Empty Beds’ in Hotels, MPs Told
The Home Office is booking thousands of empty hotel beds for illegal immigrants to avoid any overcrowding at processing centres, MPs have been told. Home Office Second Permanent Secretary Simon Ridley told the public accounts committee on Monday they were trying to keep a “buffer” of 5,000 beds at hotels around the country in case…
Novak Djokovic Ties Roger Federer With 46 Slam Semifinals and Meets Jannik Sinner Next at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England—As Novak Djokovic pursues more history-making victories and more milestones, he is well aware that every opponent he faces would love nothing more than to stop him. “I know they want … to win. But it ain’t happening, still,” he told the crowd at Wimbledon on Tuesday after reaching a 46th Grand Slam semifinal…
UK Banks Can Withstand Deep Recession Says Bank of England
The UK banking system would be able to withstand a severe economic turbulence, deeper than the 2008 financial crisis, a report by the Bank of England (BoE) has showed. The stress test performed by the BoE would likely appease British businesses and households who are concerned with the rising interest rates and high inflation. The…
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