Kim Jong-un honours North Korean troops killed in Ukraine
A tearful Kim Jong-un was seen consoling the families of North Korean soldiers who died while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The ceremony,...
Dutch foreign minister resigns amid row over Israel sanctions
The Dutch foreign minister, Caspar Veldkamp, has stepped down after a cabinet meeting failed to agree on sanctions against Israel, further weakening the Netherlands’...
Treasury’s office for value for money to close amid criticism
Rachel Reeves’s Office for Value for Money (OVfM) is expected to cost taxpayers £1.6 million before it is closed later this year. The body,...
California and Texas clash over redistricting ahead of 2026 elections
House Speaker Mike Johnson has criticised California Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to redraw congressional boundaries, calling it an “illegal power grab.” Newsom and California...
Zelensky delivers personal letter from first lady to Melania Trump
Volodymyr Zelensky visited Washington, DC, on Monday 18 August for discussions with US President Donald Trump about ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Other...