RRussia Read More The Kremlin has stopped hiding it. Russia’s economy in crisis1 May 2026 The difficult situation in the Russian economy is beginning to be discussed openly at the highest levels. Putin…
UUK Read More UK’s diplomats left in disarray by Mandelson scandal – POLITICO30 April 2026 That cut short Robbins’ mission to deliver a radical program of departmental reform by 2030 — and now…
EEU Read More Trump’s Iran showdown is becoming Europe’s political nightmare – POLITICO27 April 2026 “Energy costs are cascading into food, transport and housing, hitting lower- and middle-income households hardest,” Seamus Boland, president…
EEconomy Read More Asia’s great disconnect: Markets boom as Iran war fuels cost of living crisis25 April 2026 Markets in Tokyo and Seoul have hit record highs, while in Manila jeepney drivers went on strike last month to protest surging fuel…
EEU Read More Despite the warm sea breeze, icy winds blast Europe’s leaders – POLITICO24 April 2026 Over a dinner of Cypriot salad, milk-fed lamb and halloumi-stuffed ravioli, leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and…
EEU Read More 5 things to watch out for at EU’s crisis summit – POLITICO23 April 2026 “The longer things go on, the less bold any changes to the budget will be,” said an EU…
UUK Read More Note shows No. 10 told Starmer to wait for security clearances before appointing Mandelson – POLITICO22 April 2026 The note, which was included with papers relating to Mandelson’s appointment released on March 11, throws additional light…
EEconomy Read More France freezes €6B spending this year because of Middle East crisis – POLITICO21 April 2026 Finance Minister Roland Lescure was quick to insist that the freeze would not inevitably lead to spending cuts,…
AArts and design Read More Maverick Photographer’s Wildlife Images From the 1960s Document Animals in Crisis20 April 2026 Peter Beard, Roping Rhinos with Ken Randall in Hunting Block 29, 1964 © The Estate of Peter Beard,…
UUK Read More Fatal flaw: Keir Starmer’s leadership vacuum threatens to swallow him up – POLITICO20 April 2026 Many of those who spoke to POLITICO described a lack of “curiosity” in the PM. “He just doesn’t…