Was South Africa’s G20 success real change or a symbolic win?
Counting the Cost Was South Africa’s G20 success real change or a symbolic win? G20 summit in Johannesburg was seen as a diplomatic success for South Africa and a renewed…
What’s the legacy of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation?
The controversial US-Israeli backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is closing operations, after five months of massacres.
Properties worth more than £2m in England face new tax
The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.
When will the two-child benefit cap be lifted?
Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?
Russia-Ukraine ‘peace plan’: What’s the latest version after US-Kyiv talks?
Russia-Ukraine ‘peace plan’: What’s the latest version after US-Kyiv talks? Moscow is reportedly unhappy with changes to a controversial US draft plan which leaked earlier. Head of the Russian Direct…
At least 13 dead as fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise residential buildings
News At least 13 dead as fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise residential buildings Authorities call the blaze a level five alarm as flames engulf several high-rise buildings in a northern…
India-China in new spat over Arunachal Pradesh: What’s it all about?
EXPLAINER India-China in new spat over Arunachal Pradesh: What’s it all about? Tensions are reignited after Arunachal-born Prema Wangjom Thongdok is detained at a Chinese airport. Indian soldiers walk along…
Electric vehicle owners to face pay-per-mile tax
Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028.
Europe reimagines rearmament at sea, learning from Russia’s war on Ukraine
Europe reimagines rearmament at sea, learning from Russia’s war on Ukraine Zelenskyy’s co-production agreements across the continent are kindling the fires of the naval defence industry. Ukraine’s military intelligence chief…
Palestine Action’s legal challenge against UK government ban begins
Palestine Action’s legal challenge against UK government ban begins Cofounder Huda Ammori says the ban is ‘one of the most extreme attacks on civil liberties in recent British history’. Protesters…