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“What we’re doing is seeking to unite the right around these ideas, these principles, these policies,” says Downes. “We want issues to be the center of gravity … rather than personalities and parties.” Despite just a minority of the U.K. population using X, Downes argues that the presence of politicians, journalists and activists on the platform — where Restore is racking up views — mean it’s not to be ignored. “You’ll see a trickle down effect where eventually our talking points inevitably end up entering mainstream discourse,” he predicts. Elon Musk appeared to endorse Restore Britain by responding to the…
In an emergency meeting requested by the UK, France, Slovenia, Denmark and Greece, ambassadors to the United Nations have met in the Security Council at UN headquarters in New York City on Sunday. The debate, focussing on the situation in the Middle East and in the Gaza Strip in particular, elicited a passionate and controversial exchange. In his opening briefing, Miroslav Jenča, Assistant UN Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, warned that the Israeli government’s plan for an expanded military operation in Gaza might have wide-ranging repercussions: “The latest decision by the Government of Israel risks igniting another…
By Fortunato Pinto & Euronews Published on 10/08/2025 – 18:54 GMT+2 The fire that broke out on Friday night in the Mount Vesuvius National Park continues to burn. The extremely high column of smoke produced by the fire in the national park is also visible from space. Satellite photos showing the Gulf of Naples with a long white plume rising from one side of the volcano have gone viral on the web, demonstrating the severity of the fire and the extent of the fire front. According to information from the Prefect of Naples, Michele di Bari, at the end of a meeting of…
“Today, most of the Jewish public is against the Palestinian state for the simple reason that they know it won’t bring peace, it will bring war,” he said. “To have European countries and Australia march into that rabbit hole … is disappointing, and I think it’s actually shameful,” Netanyahu said. “But it’s not going to take, it’s not going to change our position. We will not commit national suicide to get a good op-ed for two minutes. We won’t do that.” While there is a debate in Australia around recognizing Palestine, the country has not yet announced a solid intention…
By Andreas Rogal & Lucy Davalou with EBU Published on 10/08/2025 – 14:31 GMT+2 Armenia and Azerbaijan’s neighbouring countries and international institutions have reacted to the new US-brokered peace deal between Baku and Yerevan signed on Friday – overwhelmingly with enthusiasm. However, the deal, which aims to end decades of conflict, includes a corridor planned in the Caucasus which Iran has said it will block. Iran’s foreign ministry cited concerns over the potential negative consequences of any foreign intervention near its borders. Russia, Georgia’s opposition, and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze have all welcomed the deal, with Kobakhidze describing it as the beginning of a…
“The Life of a Royal Garden”, an exhibition held at Warsaw’s Łazienki Park, tells the story of the largest park and palace complex in the Polish capital. It follows the winding vines of its history and unveils the secrets hidden in rustling of the gardeners’ daily lives. It also gives voice to the garden’s numerous caretakers, both past and present, and tells the story of how the once-private royal estate became a space for all to enjoy. Between time and composition: two paths of one story The exhibition is guided along two tracks. The first – a chronological one -…
Demonstrations in Tel Aviv attracted more than 100,000 protesters demanding an immediate end to the military campaign and the release of the hostages, the Guardian reported, citing the organisers. Netanyahu has said the expanded military operation “will help free our hostages,” though most of the hostages who have been freed emerged as a result of diplomatic negotiations. Talks toward a ceasefire that could have seen more hostages released collapsed in July. A joint statement issued Saturday by nine countries including Germany, Britain and France said they “strongly reject” Israel’s decision for the large-scale military operation. It will worsen the “catastrophic…
If you ever venture to visit Katon Karagay in the Altay mountains in Kazakhstan, which you should because it is the greenest and most tranquil national park in Kazakhstan, most knowledgeable people will tell you that you should enter through the “gate of Katon”. The gate can be found around 400 kilometres from the picturesque mountain range and its valleys. Enough to spark my curiosity. Katon Karagay is a region at the heart of the Altay mountain range where the borders of Kazakhstan, Russia and China meet. It is a cascade of lush green valleys in between mountains, some of…
What? Summerween. It’s Halloween – the spooky decor, candy eating and horror movie watching – but in summer! Why? Because Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total… No Mean Girls quotes, please. Sorry, what we meant to say is, we have no definitive answers to that question. But it’s likely because people are drawn to the cosy ambience, campy costumes, and gothic aesthetics of Halloween. Younger generations in particular are big fans of the holiday, with 54 per cent of 18-24 year old Brits viewing it positively, according to a YouGov survey. …
“We remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force,” the leaders stressed. Trump said on Friday that there will be “some swapping of territories” as part of a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine, a proposition that was quickly rejected by Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy said Kyiv is “ready to work together with President Trump,” but any decisions made without Ukraine are “unworkable,” he added. Ukraine and its allies have no doubts “about America’s ability to ensure that the war ends,” Zelenskyy said in a separate statement. “The President of the United States has the leverage and the…