The dream of London becoming a global “science city” is turning sour as pharmaceutical giants walk away from major investments. The recent decisions by MSD to scrap its £1bn research …
Politics
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President Donald Trump appeared to downplay the immediate risk of escalation with Russia by labeling a drone incursion into Poland a possible “mistake.” His comment came in the wake of …
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While many diplomats and allies are unnerved by Donald Trump’s unpredictability, the UK’s ambassador to Washington has framed it as a strategic asset. Peter Mandelson praised Trump for deterring adversaries …
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Is the Western plan to secure Ukraine a genuine security initiative or an unwitting plan for a wider war? Vladimir Putin has forced this question to the forefront by threatening …
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Putin and Xi showcased personal rapport backed by institutional agreements. Kim Jong-un’s presence, alongside his daughter, signaled Pyongyang’s participation in the week’s diplomatic theater. The parade’s military pageantry doubled as …
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Donald Trump’s strategy of imposing unilateral tariffs on a global scale has been ruled an unlawful overreach by a U.S. appeals court. The decision finds that the former president exceeded …
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UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle’s public praise for ChatGPT as “fantastically good” set the stage for his subsequent discussions with OpenAI about a potential £2 billion deal to provide it …
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The Ninth Circuit’s ruling Wednesday elevates strict legal interpretations above humanitarian concerns for 60,000 migrants who have established deep American roots. The decision reflects judicial preference for administrative authority over …
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After decades of official silence, France has broken its silence on atrocities committed during its colonial rule in Cameroon, with President Emmanuel Macron acknowledging his country’s role in the violence. …
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Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, is facing heavy criticism for her attempts to intervene in a Supreme Court case concerning the car finance scandal. According to Bobby Dean, a Liberal Democrat …