insert_link World U.S. Defense Secretary Calls Ukraine’s NATO Hopes “Unrealistic” The new US Defence Secretary says Ukraine joining NATO is "unrealistic," as is expecting a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders. That's a blow to Ukraine's aspirations, and weakens Kyiv's negotiating position -- according to former White House officials. Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv. todayFebruary 13, 2025 15
insert_link World UK Parliament To vote on whether to launch an inquiry into ‘grooming gangs The UK Parliament will vote on whether to launch an inquiry into 'grooming gangs'. Leader of the opposition Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, said there was "still work to be done" to uncover the full extent of "historical child sexual exploitation." as Stuart Smith reports: todayJanuary 9, 2025 11
insert_link World British Billionaire Appointed as Treasurer of Farage’s Reform UK Party A British billionaire and former Conservative Party member will become the treasurer of political party 'Reform UK'. After his appointment was announced, Nick Candy said he had "exchanged messages" with the world's richest man, Elon Musk -- though said they didn't discuss donations. Stuart Smith is in London and now reports. todayDecember 11, 2024 20
insert_link World UK Labour Government Unveils Budget with Tax Increases and Expanded Borrowing todayOctober 31, 2024 36