The US Republican Party begins its national convention on Monday, setting the stage for Donald Trump to be officially confirmed as the party’s candidate for the November presidential election, just days after an attempt on his life. Trump, widely expec…
Increasingly isolated by sanctions, Russia’s metal producers are being pushed into China’s arms
Isolated by Western sanctions, Russian metals producers are increasingly turning to China, which has gone from being a primary competitor to a principal client. The EU’s fourteenth sanctions package adopted in April included bans on imports of Russian …
Hamas says pulling out of Gaza truce talks, as Israel keeps up strikes
A Hamas official said on Sunday that the Palestinian group was withdrawing from Gaza truce talks, as Israeli bombardments hit a school a day after a deadly strike purportedly targeting the militant commander Mohammed Deif. Speaking after the strike on …
Euro 2024: England didn’t deserve to win trophy – Gary Neville
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has said England did not deserve to win the Euro 2024 final. The Three Lions lost 2-1 to Spain in Berlin on Sunday. Gareth Southgate’s men have now lost back-to-back finals at the tournament. Neville, spe…
Euro 2024: Why England lost 2-1 to Spain – Southgate
England manager, Gareth Southgate, has said his team did not keep the ball enough, as they lost the Euro 2024 final to Spain. The Three Lions were looking to go a step better than the last time, but lost 2-1 to La Roja on Sunday. Nico Williams opened t…
US to develop cheap “ERAM” glide bombs for Ukraine
The US is developing a new cheap, low-tech, long-range glide bomb to counter Russia’s deployment of thousands of glide bombs to devastating effect in recent months. The Extended-Range Attack Munition (ERAM) aims to be a low-cost, quick-to-produce air-l…
HESS: Georgia’s dreams dying as EU accession suspended
On June 9 the EU announced the suspension of Georgia’s accession talks and on June 11, the declaration that followed this year’s annual Nato Summit failed to include the phrase “Georgia will become a member of the Alliance with the Membership Action Pl…
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Monday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. An Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, simply identified as Owolabi, has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 17-year-old girl in the Ojota area of Lagos. The officer was alleged…
German opposition leader wants Berlin to send combat planes to Kyiv
The leader of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Friedrich Merz, said on July 14 that Berlin should supply combat aircraft to Kyiv in order for Ukraine to regain control of its airspace, German media reported. Germany is the second-largest mil…
German opposition leader wants Berlin to send combat planes to Kyiv
The leader of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Friedrich Merz, said on July 14 that Berlin should supply combat aircraft to Kyiv in order for Ukraine to regain control of its airspace, German media reported. Germany is the second-largest mil…