Donald Trump says EU was ‘formed to screw the US’ as he threatens 25% tariffs on Europe
He made the comments in his first cabinet meeting. Donald Trump has claimed that the EU was “formed to screw the US” after he threatened to hit the European bloc with 25% tariffs. The threat of increased tariffs on Europe is just the latest in continuing tensions rising between the EU, UK and US disagreeing […]
1 year ago
Pandemonium in Paris as pension age raised by two years
Widespread protests have gripped the French capital following the increasing of the pension age to 64. French unions’ calls for a “tidal wave” of protests following the raising of the pension age have been answered, with thousands taking to the streets of Paris to demonstrate against the decision. President Emmanuel Macron signed the controversial pension […]
3 years ago
Zelensky indicates slight progress in talks between Ukrainian and Russian officials
“We know 100% that we will win.” Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky has sounded a rare note of optimism – albeit a distinctly cautious one – following the latest round of negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian officials. Speaking on Saturday afternoon (12 March) as the war in Ukraine stretches into its 17th day, Zelensky said that […]
4 years ago
“We will find every bastard” – Zelensky vows revenge on Russia in latest address
“There will be no quiet place on this earth for you – except for the grave.” Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has given another impassioned address to the world, warning that Russian forces will face major retribution for their actions thus far. Noting that Sunday (6 March) represented ‘Forgiveness Sunday’, Zelensky stated that the words associated […]
4 years ago
Europe’s largest nuclear plant attacked and seized by Russian forces
“For the first time in the history of humankind, the terrorist state commits nuclear terrorism,” said Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has entered its ninth day, with significantly dramatic and troubling events unfolding overnight. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of resorting to “nuclear terrorism” following the seizure of Europe’s largest […]
4 years ago
“Worst is yet to come” for Ukraine, says French president after Putin talks
Emmanuel Macron says Vladimir Putin’s end goal is to seize control of the entirety of Ukraine. Emmanuel Macron has starkly warned that “the worst is yet to come” for Ukraine following talks with Vladimir Putin. The French president made the comments on Thursday (3 March), following the latest phone conversation with his Russian counterpart. Macron […]
4 years ago