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Ukraine war: the US and UK missile systems which will challenge Russia’s artillery dominance
The US and UK have agreed to send Ukraine several medium-range missile systems, despite continuing threats and warnings from Russia about the consequences of continued western support in general, and supply of these weapons in particular. Russia possesses similar weapons in abundance – and has used them extensively. So whyContinue Reading
Boris Johnson wins ‘no-confidence’ vote: but the margin will make him nervous
Boris Johnson has survived a “no-confidence” vote by 211 votes to 148 votes against his leadership. But Johnson’s margin of victory is smaller (as a percentage of all Conservative MPs) than that achieved by his predecessor Theresa May in 2019, six months before she resigned and he won the supportContinue Reading
Love Island 2022: What time does it start tonight? How to watch and stream
L ove Island, everyone’s favourite guilty pleasure, is finally back on TV for the summer. And while we may try to resist watching, reality TV fans know that they’re going to get hooked on Love Island yet again, and will tune in every night to find out who’s getting withContinue Reading
Boris Johnson: what the result of the confidence vote means for the PM and the Conservative Party
The verdict is in. Boris Johnson retains the confidence of the Conservative Party. For now. Johnson received the votes of 211 out of 359 Tory MPs in support of his leadership, which means that technically he won. But the fact that 148 of his parliamentary colleagues voted against him, moreContinue Reading
Why countries choose to remain neutral and what responsibilities come with it – The Conversation Weekly podcast transcript
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has made some countries reassess their neutrality. M-SUR/Shutterstock This is a transcript of The Conversation Weekly podcast episode: Neutrality: why countries choose not to join a war and what responsibilities come with it, published on May 5, 2022. NOTE: Transcripts may contain errors. Please check theContinue Reading
Marriage in the metaverse will become common and is next step to online dating, experts claim
METAVERSE weddings may soon become the norm worldwide, according to experts. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, marriages were taking place on Zoom calls – but now, people are taking it a step further on the Metaverse. Metaverse Image of a UAE couple getting married in the metaverse[/caption] TheContinue Reading
Romelu Lukaku exit can bankroll Chelsea transfers despite Inter’s sneaky offer
INTER MILAN want to strike a salary-sharing deal with Chelsea to take Romelu Lukaku back to Italy. The Serie A runners-up are keen on re-signing the striker and ending his frustrations at Stamford Bridge. 3 Inter Milan are eager to bring Romelu Lukaku back to the club this summerCredit: GettyContinue Reading
COVID vaccines for children: uptake in the UK is slow – here’s why parents might be hesitant
COVID vaccinations are available for children aged five and up. Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock Vaccine hesitancy is a complex issue. A person’s decision around whether to accept or reject a vaccine is affected by a range of factors – from political influences to cultural beliefs to prior experiences of vaccination. The decisionContinue Reading
Inside a reintegration camp for Colombia’s ex-guerrilla fighters: ‘Words of reconciliation are our only weapons now’
Olmedo Vega spent 35 years as a FARC guerrilla commander before moving to the Agua Bonita demobilisation camp. Photograph: Juan Pablo Valderrama, Author provided The election of Iván Duque four years ago was a threat for us. But we will continue to follow the peace agreement regardless of who isContinue Reading
Google’s Russian Empire Faces an Uncertain Future
After filing for bankruptcy, Google could withdraw from Russia or antagonize the country’s regulators from overseas.Continue Reading