European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in favour of nominating an EU defence commissioner, she said at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, a high-profile gathering of world leaders to discuss the global security situation. If she…
We need to act now to stop Putin, Zelensky tells security conference
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on his country’s allies to ramp up support in the fight against the Russian invasion, saying his country’s fighters are only limited by their weapons. Ukraine has already dispelled numerous myths in nea…
Navalny’s mother, lawyer say his body is nowhere to be found
The mother and lawyer of deceased Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, who have travelled to the penal colony in northern Russia were he was held, say his body is “not in the morgue,” according to Navalny’s spokeswoman. “[Alexei’s] lawyer and his mother h…
Chinese foreign minister calls for negotiated peace in Ukraine
Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi once again called for a negotiated diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine in a speech on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference. Wang said that China is working tirelessly to find a political solution to th…
Bassino wins first-ever downhill in Crans Montana, Gut-Behrami third
Marta Bassino led a one-two for Italy ahead of team-mate Federica Brignone in the downhill race in Crans Montana, Switzerland, while World Cup leader Lara Gut-Behrami completed the podium in third. Switzerland’s Gut-Behrami is now 165 points ahead of a…
Cash-strapped Trump facing asset buyers prepped to take advantage of him: expert
Following the massive financial fraud penalty Judge Arthur Engoron assessed on Donald Trump on Friday, the former president will likely have to sell off some of his assets and, with the clocking ticking and interest on the potential $450 million owed p…
Westbound A20 closed between Capel-Le-Ferne and Hawkinge after multi-vehicle crash
A stretch of the A20 has closed after a multi-vehicle crash. The westbound carriageway is shut between the B2011 turn-off for Capel-le-Ferne and the A260 turn-off for Hawkinge. Emergency services are in attendance and National Highways traffic officers…
Fire at recycling centre near Sheerness Docks in Garrison Road
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a recycling centre which is visible from Essex. Crews are working to extinguish the blaze, which broke out at a commercial site in Garrison Road near Sheerness Docks, at around 11.10am. Four fire engines, a bulk wat…
Navalny’s death and security agreements with Germany and France – Friday brief
Yesterday, February 16, Alexei Navalny died in a penal colony in Russia. Meanwhile, Ukraine signed security guarantee agreements with Germany and France. RBC-Ukraine gathered the main news for February 16. Russia’s war against Ukraine Russia’s losses i…
Sean Dyche issues stark warning to Premier League ahead of Everton appeal verdict
By Simon Mullock Sean Dyche has warned the Premier League that the whole of football will be watching when they decide on Everton ’s appeal against the 10-point deduction that is threatening their top-flight status. Dyche believes an announcement is i…