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Germany’s €100-billion army fund: a remarkable change in post-war policy in response to the Ukraine crisis
If you’d asked experts just a fortnight ago what the key features of Germany’s approach to foreign and defence policy were, there would have been several strands. Alignment with the west, and of course membership of the EU and Nato would have been a feature. Striving for strong transatlantic linksContinue Reading
Postwar Modern: New Art in Britain 1945-65 at Barbican Art Gallery review: suddenly of the moment
Review at a glance J ust a week ago, an exhibition featuring bomb sites, mass displacement of people and traumatised refugees would have seemed remote from our time. But now, quite a lot of the content and much of the tone of Postwar Modern: New Art in Britain 1945-65, theContinue Reading
People who test positive for Covid can receive antiviral pills at pharmacies for free, Biden says
Paxlovid, a Pfizer’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pill, is seen manufactured in Ascoli, Italy, in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters on November 16, 2021. Pfizer | Handout | via Reuters President Joe Biden on Tuesday said the Americans who test positive for Covid-19 can receive antiviral pills for freeContinue Reading
Ukraine: ICC launches war crimes investigation – here’s how it will work
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced an investigation into alleged war crimes being committed in Ukraine. What exactly does that mean and what will be involved? The investigation was requested by the Lithuanian government, with Justice Minister Evelina Dobrovolska stating: “War crimes and crimes against humanity committed by RussianContinue Reading
Ukraine war: what are the risks that Russia will turn to its nuclear arsenal?
Is Russia now led by someone who would contemplate using nuclear weapons without any great concern? Over Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has dropped some pretty big hints that he is prepared to cross that strategic Rubicon. Just days before the invasion of Ukraine, Russia and its ally Belarus engaged in nuclearContinue Reading
FA Cup 5th round LIVE: Peterborough vs Man City, Crystal Palace vs Stoke, Middlesbrough vs Tottenham – latest updates
Peterborough starting line-up Steven Brenda, Ronnie Edwards, Frankie Kent, Sammie Szmodics, Jorge Grant, Josh Knight, Kwame Poku, Ricky-Jade Jones, Joe Ward, Jeando Fuchs, Hayden Coulson. David Cornell, Mark Beevers, Jonson Clarke-Harris, Reece Brown, Jack Marriott, Harrison Burrows, Kai Corbett, Bali Mumba and Kyle Barker are all on the bench.Continue Reading
Ukraine war: RT coverage is biased and misleading but banning the network may not be a good idea
YouTube has blocked access across Europe to Russia’s state-funded international broadcasters, RT (formerly Russia Today) and Sputnik – including to the UK. The decision follows the announcement on February 27 of expanded sanctions against Russia by the European Commission, which saw RT, Sputnik and their subsidiaries, banned across the EU.Continue Reading
Ex-Chelsea ace Costa closing in on new club after reaching agreement
EX-CHELSEA star Diego Costa is reportedly closing in on finding a new club after reaching an agreement with Corinthians. The 33-year-old won the Brazilian title last season with Atletico Mineiro but terminated his contract making him a free agent. 1 Costa won the Brazilian league last seasonCredit: AFP Costa wasContinue Reading
How Ukraine’s Internet Can Fend Off Russian Attacks
The besieged country’s complex internet infrastructure has evolved to promote resiliency.Continue Reading
Pavlo Makov: Ukraine’s Venice Biennale artist on why he’s staying put in the face of fire
O n April 20, the great, the good and the simply stratospherically wealthy of the international art world will descend on Venice for the city’s 59th art biennale. Chances are, however, that Pavlo Makov, the artist chosen to represent Ukraine at this year’s event, will not be there. Nobody knowsContinue Reading