Bad news’: The most difficult issues remain unresolved, warns Rubio
We’ve got more from the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, saying a breakthrough may not come for a while. He tells reporters that the Trump administration has made great progress on negotiations compared to this time last year. “If you look at the checklist of open items that... Read More
Ryan Routh sentenced to life for attempting to assassinate President Trump.
Ryan Wesley Routh, 59, was found guilty of attempting to assassinate Trump at one of his golf courses in West Palm Beach in the fall of 2024. A federal jury on Sept. 23, found Routh guilty of trying to kill the then presidential nominee at Trump International Golf Club. A Secret Service agent spotted the... Read More
640 jobs under threat as owners of EuroGiant chain enter liquidationThe High Court has appointed liquidators to the companies which operate the EuroGiant chain.
The discount retailer has 77 stores across the country, employing around 640 staff, which are now under threat. EuroGeneral Limited and Bushgrove Limited, which trade as EuroGiant, have blamed “rising costs” for the decision. A spokesperson for EuroGiant said after more than 30 years of trading, “the company has today entered court-appointed liquidation”. “Rent and... Read More
Nigeria: Extremists kill over 100 in western villages
Nigerian militants have attacked villages in western Kwara state, killing at least 162 people, according to the Red Cross. A member of parliament said that two villages, Woro and Nuku, bore the brunt of the attack. NigeriaNigeria: Extremists kill over 100 in western villages Nigerian militants have attacked villages in western Kwara state, killing at... Read More
Colombian president says he gave Trump list of major drug ‘kingpins’
Colombian president says he gave Trump list of major drug ‘kingpins’ during meetingColombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday he gave President Trump a list of major drug “kingpins” that both countries should work on arresting around the world. “Their capital is outside Colombia, and they must be pursued jointly through coordinated intelligence work across many... Read More
Germany news: Merz starts Gulf trip with Saudi Arabia
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to talk energy, arms and diplomacy as he embarks on a three-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. Back in Germany, airline Lufthansa is investigating its Nazi past. Germany news: Merz starts Gulf trip with Saudi Arabia visitMatt Ford with AP, AFP, dpa, Reuters Chancellor Friedrich Merz is... Read More
Germany: Train conductor dies after attack by passengerMatt Ford
The alleged attacker was arrested at the scene and is being investigated on suspicion of manslaughter. Violence against German train conductors has been increasing in recent years. Germany: Train conductor dies after attack by passenger The alleged attacker was arrested at the scene and is being investigated on suspicion of manslaughter. Violence against German train... Read More
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of Royal Lodge, palace sources have said – as police assess claims that a woman was sent to the former duke by Jeffrey Epstein in 2010.
Andrew’s move is part of a permanent move to Norfolk, which may take some time, according to Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills.He is now living in a house on Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, which is seen as temporary accommodation. There will be a further move in the coming months once final arrangements have been made.The... Read More
Death toll from heavy snow in northern Japan reaches 30
Unusually heavy snow killed at least 30 people in Japan in the past two weeks, officials said on Tuesday, as the government deployed troops to help clear huge drifts that left residents in the country’s north struggling to leave home. Authorities recorded up to 4.5 meters of snowfall in parts of the worst-hit northern region... Read More
Trump hails ‘very good’ meeting with Colombia’s Petro
Trump hails ‘very good’ meeting with Colombia’s Petro Petro’s visit comes as Trump has accused him of pumping cocaine into the US, while the Colombian leader has been a vocal critic of US actions in Venezuela. But the meeting seemed to go far better than expected. Colombian President Gustavo Petro met US President Donald Trump... Read More