Donald Trump has backtracked on his claim that he “didn’t see any reason” why Russia would be involved in US election meddling.
This evening he … Read more
Day: July 17, 2018
Breaking News: 6 votes difference saves May from Brexit vote defeat in Commons
The Telegraph reports that Theresa May’s future as Prime Minister was saved by four Labour MPs on Tuesday as she avoided a critical Commons … Read more
UN envoy to Libya says “unwise to hold elections currently” demands HoR to issue needed legislations
The Libya Observer: The United Nations envoy to Libya briefed the UN Security Council on Monday about the latest developments in the country, urging member … Read more
Open Arms releases shocking photos of a woman and child stranded at sea. Italian Interior Ministry claims its fake news.
Libya would have left a woman and a child dead who were on board a boat in distress.
This is reported by the Spanish NGO … Read more
EU set to fine Google billion of euros on Android
AFP: The EU is set to fine US internet giant Google several billion euros this week for freezing out rivals of its Android mobile … Read more
Obama warns of ‘strange and uncertain times’
BBC/AFP: Former US president Barack Obama has used his first high-profile speech since stepping down as US President to say “you have to believe in … Read more
Israel tightens blockade of the Gaza Strip over Palestinians’ kites carrying firebombs to burn Israeli farmland
Israel tightened its blockade of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday partly over kites carrying firebombs to burn Israeli farmland as concerns mounted over whether the
… Read moreThe cave ordeal should help put a spotlight on the issue of statelessness in Thailand
AP: The 12 boys and coach of the Wild Boars soccer team who were rescued from a cave in Thailand last week share a characteristic … Read more
… “The Crown” has a new ‘Queen’
The Boston Globe: When Netflix’s “The Crown” returns for season 3 in 2019, the royal drama will look a little different. Actually, it will look … Read more
UK: Vote Leave fined and reported to police for breaking electoral laws
The Guardian: Vote Leave has been fined £61,000 and reported to the police by the Electoral Commission, after the watchdog found “significant evidence” of coordination … Read more
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic leadership earns her respect across the globe
Quartz: “At Sunday’s final between France and Croatia, though, Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović was a literal bright spot in the crowd. Dressed in a red-and-white … Read more
Matteo Salvini wants that EU sanctions against Russia are dropped by end 2018
Politico: The Italian government would “not be afraid” to use its veto powers in the EU as a “last resort” to push the bloc into
… Read moreCNN: Trump’s Day of Infamy
For as long as history remembers Donald Trump, it will be a day that will live in infamy.
The President’s summit with Russian President Vladimir … Read more
Large prostitution ring dismantled
Eurojust: A joint action in France, Bulgaria and Germany resulted in searches of more than 20 locations and the arrest of 10 pimps.
… Read moreThe pimps
Judge suspends deportations of immigrant families reunited following separation at the border
AP: A federal judge on Monday ordered a temporary halt to deportations of immigrant families reunited after being separated at the border, as the Trump … Read more
EU and Japan to sign new Trade Deal to eliminate all tariffs
The European Union and Japan are signing a widespread trade deal that will eliminate nearly all tariffs, seemingly defying the worries about trade tensions set … Read more
Tuesday Morning Briefing
Good morning
Our morning briefing for today focuses on the main points following the US – Russia summit where comments by US President Trump were … Read more
Post Brexit Custom Bill passes after a number of concessions
Sky News: Theresa May has only just squeezed through a series of tight House of Commons votes on key legislation, after stirring up a Tory … Read more