The Kremlin has stopped hiding it. Russia’s economy in crisis
The difficult situation in the Russian economy is beginning to be discussed openly at the highest levels. Putin…
UK’s diplomats left in disarray by Mandelson scandal – POLITICO
That cut short Robbins’ mission to deliver a radical program of departmental reform by 2030 — and now…
Trump’s Iran showdown is becoming Europe’s political nightmare – POLITICO
“Energy costs are cascading into food, transport and housing, hitting lower- and middle-income households hardest,” Seamus Boland, president…
Asia’s great disconnect: Markets boom as Iran war fuels cost of living crisis
Markets in Tokyo and Seoul have hit record highs, while in Manila jeepney drivers went on strike last month to protest surging fuel…
Despite the warm sea breeze, icy winds blast Europe’s leaders – POLITICO
Over a dinner of Cypriot salad, milk-fed lamb and halloumi-stuffed ravioli, leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and…
5 things to watch out for at EU’s crisis summit – POLITICO
“The longer things go on, the less bold any changes to the budget will be,” said an EU…
Note shows No. 10 told Starmer to wait for security clearances before appointing Mandelson – POLITICO
The note, which was included with papers relating to Mandelson’s appointment released on March 11, throws additional light…
France freezes €6B spending this year because of Middle East crisis – POLITICO
Finance Minister Roland Lescure was quick to insist that the freeze would not inevitably lead to spending cuts,…
Maverick Photographer’s Wildlife Images From the 1960s Document Animals in Crisis
Peter Beard, Roping Rhinos with Ken Randall in Hunting Block 29, 1964 © The Estate of Peter Beard,…
Fatal flaw: Keir Starmer’s leadership vacuum threatens to swallow him up – POLITICO
Many of those who spoke to POLITICO described a lack of “curiosity” in the PM. “He just doesn’t…