By Antony Clements-Thrower Vladimir Putin has removed his current defence minister and replaced him with a deputy prime minister. The Russian president’s long term friend Sergei Shoigu, 68, has been replaced in the role by little-known Andrey Belousov,…
Collingham Art Show and Open Studios are success, with future event planned
Last weekend art lovers jumped at the chance to explore the work of artists in their area. The Collingham Open Studios-Art Trail took place over the course of three days in the villages of Collingham and Besthorpe and was spread across 11 venues and st…
Lithuania’s pro-Kiev president clear favourite to retain post in poll
Overshadowed by Russia’s war against Ukraine, Lithuania elected a new head of state by direct vote on Sunday. The 59-year-old incumbent Gitanas Nausėda was the clear favourite in the race for the highest office in the Baltic EU and NATO member state, w…
North Macedonia’s president uses old country name in oath of office
The new president of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, took the oath of office in parliament in Skopje on Sunday but replaced the official name of the country, “Republic of North Macedonia,” with the old name, “Republic of Macedonia.” The G…
EPL: Why Man Utd lost 1-0 to Arsenal – Ten Hag
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has blamed injuries and a loss of concentration for their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday. It was the second successive defeat this week for the Red Devils. Leandro Trossard scored the only goal at Old Trafford as…
In Major Shakeup, Putin Replaces Defense Minister Shoigu
In a major shakeup, President Vladimir Putin has nominated former First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov to replace longtime Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the upper-house Federature Council announced Sunday night. Shoigu, a longtime Putin ally w…
Trump praises fictional cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter – and does riff on hot dogs at campaign rally
Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in New Jersey yesterday which contained some campaign news. It also helped provide material for social media, comedians, pundits and Democrats when he praised fictional cannibalistic killer Hannibal L…
Zelensky: Russia turning ‘grey zone’ areas of war into combat zones
Russia’s offensive near the city of Kharkiv is spreading out the front of the war in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, pointing to a development that means more parts of the country facing combat. “There are villages that ha…
Kris Jenner shares touching Mother’s Day tribute with rarely-seen snap of all her children
By Ayeesha Walsh Kris Jenner shared a rare photo of all of her famous children together as she celebrated Mother’s Day in the US. The Kardashian family matriarch admitted her pride in each of her kids as she paid tribute to them in a touching caption a…
Lithuania’s pro-Kiev president clear favourite to retain post in poll
Overshadowed by Russia’s war against Ukraine, Lithuania elected a new head of state by direct vote on Sunday. The 59-year-old incumbent Gitanas Nausėda was the clear favourite in the race for the highest office in the Baltic EU and NATO member state, w…