Category: Politics

Leftwing independent widely expected to succeed Michael D Higgins, but fears grow over low turnout and spoilt ballots Irish voters go to the polls on Friday to elect a new president, with final opinion polls predicting a landslide for Catherine Connolly, an outspoken leftwing independent who has captured the imagination of many younger people. An…

Belgian opposition derails proposal to use Russian assets to fund €140bn loan to Ukraine for its war effort EU leaders have swerved a decision on using Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s defence, despite a plea from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take swift action to make Moscow pay for its war. Hopes of agreeing a new…

EU leaders earlier discussed proposal to use Russian assets for ‘reparations loan’, as Russia’s foreign ministry warned of ‘painful response’ if plan goes ahead The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, urged European Union leaders on Thursday to agree as soon as possible on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. Zelenskyy, who is…

US secretary of state calls Knesset votes on imposing sovereignty ‘counterproductive’ as he begins two-day visit to Israel Turkish peacekeeping forces will continue to help boost the Lebanese army’s capability under a renewed deployment mandate in Lebanon, Turkey’s defence ministry said on Thursday, reports Reuters. Turkey’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to renew the…

Follow today’s news live Labor’s environment law revamp in jeopardy as Coalition dubs it ‘hand-brake’ on investment Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A five-decade-old cold case of a missing toddler which has attracted international attention and a $1m reward is set to take another turn, Australian Associated Press reports.…

Trump administration hardens stance against the Kremlin day after cancelling a planned summit in Budapest Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies after concluding that Vladimir Putin was not being “honest and forthright” in Ukraine talks, the US treasury chief has said. The sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil came a day…

Mike Johnson said that he hasn’t spoken with the president about a New York Times report that he is seeking millions in damages over past federal investigations Trump says he would have final say on damage payment for past investigations Mike Johnson said that he hasn’t spoken with the president about a New York Times…

US vice president says plan needed for rebuild of Gaza and also the disarmament of Hamas Israel has completed the identification of the bodies of two more hostages, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Wednesday, the Associated Press (AP) reports. Authorities identified the deceased hostages as Arie Zalmanovich and Tamir Adar. Their bodies were…

Follow today’s news live Sydney set for ‘blistering’ weather as record heat shifts east and BoM warnings for winds to blast Melbourne and Victoria Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Brittany Higgins has dropped her appeal against the Western Australia supreme court decision that she defamed Linda Reynolds in a…

Grounds, including governor’s office, searched after authorities found what appeared to be a homemade object The Wyoming capitol building, including the governor’s office, was evacuated on Tuesday after a suspected explosive device was found. The grounds were being searched with drones and bomb-sniffing dogs. The evacuation that began at 9.30am was still ongoing at midafternoon.…