Xi Jinping tells China's national security chiefs to prepare for 'worst case' scenarios
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called on his top national security officials to think about "worst case" scenarios and prepare for "stormy seas," as the ruling Communist Party hardens efforts to counter any perceived internal and external threats.
2023-05-31 16:52
'Post-concert amnesia is real': Taylor Swift concertgoers get 'out-of-body experience' due to rare circumstances at Eras Tour
Swifties who have been to her show claim that they are experiencing an 'out-of-body experience' while at the concert
2023-05-31 16:51
'He could be bad news': Taylor Swift’s BFF Gigi Hadid ‘concerned’ about her new romance with Matty Healy
Gigi Hadid and Taylor Swift’s other pals are keeping close tabs on Matty Healy as they hang out together at various shows
2023-05-31 16:50
ECB’s Inflation Fight Exposes Fragilities in Financial System
The European Central Bank’s fight against stubbornly high inflation has revealed fragilities in the financial system that are
2023-05-31 16:29
Suspected State-Backed Hackers Hit More Nations as Threat Grows
A hacking group suspected of ties to an Asian government has broadened its targets to government agencies in
2023-05-31 16:26
Italy’s Crisis Guardian Counts Down to Exit as Meloni Mulls Successor
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has just five months left to find a new Bank of Italy chief in
2023-05-31 16:25
Italy’s Economy Grew More Than Anticipated in First Quarter
Italy’s economy grew more than anticipated at the start of the year, driven by household spending. Gross domestic
2023-05-31 16:25
Russia’s former president says UK officials are ‘legitimate military targets’
British public officials are a “legitimate military target” because of the UK’s support for Ukraine, former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has warned. Mr Medvedev, deputy chairman of Vladimir Putin’s security council, claimed the UK’s support for Kyiv amounted to an “undeclared war” against Russia. His comments came after Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said Ukraine had the right to “project force beyond its borders” into Russia to resist Mr Putin’s invasion. The Ukrainian authorities have denied launching the drone attack which hit Moscow on Tuesday, but there has been an escalation in incidents within Russia either by Kyiv’s military or local groups opposed to the war. In response to the Foreign Secretary, Mr Medvedev said: “The goofy officials of the UK, our eternal enemy, should remember that within the framework of the universally accepted international law which regulates modern warfare, including the Hague and Geneva Conventions with their additional protocols, their state can also be qualified as being at war. “Today, the UK acts as Ukraine’s ally, providing it with military aid in the form of equipment and specialists, i.e., de facto, is leading an undeclared war against Russia,” he continued. “That being the case, any of its public officials (either military, or civil, who facilitate the war) can be considered as a legitimate military target.” UK defence officials believe the incursions into Russia are causing the redeployment of Moscow’s forces. The intelligence briefing from the Ministry of Defence said: “Since the start of May 2023, Russia has increasingly ceded the initiative in the conflict and is reacting to Ukrainian action rather than actively progressing towards its own war aims. “During May 2023, Russia has launched 20 nights of one-way-attack uncrewed aerial vehicle and cruise missile attacks deep inside Ukraine. “Russia has had little success in its likely aims of neutralising Ukraine’s improved air defences and destroying Ukrainian counter-attack forces. On the ground, it has redeployed security forces to react to partisan attacks inside western Russia.” Read More Russia-Ukraine war – live: Another drone attack destroys oil refinery as border town hit ‘Putin’s only response is violence’: How Russia is expected to react to the drone attack on Moscow New US aid package for Ukraine will total about $300 million and include munitions for drones Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-05-31 16:24
Teenager dies in tractor crash in County Cavan
A male pedestrian in his 80s has also died in a separate collision in County Louth.
2023-05-31 16:20
From petri-dish to dinner plate: This is the world's first 3D-printed, cultivated fish fillet
After specializing in beef, lab-grown fish is next up on the futuristic 3D-printed menu.
2023-05-31 16:18
Glencore Prepares Sweetened Teck Bid as Deadlock Drags On
Glencore Plc is getting closer to increasing its offer for Teck Resources Ltd., in a move aimed at
2023-05-31 16:17
'The Family Stallone' star Sylvester used to see son's spirit, had Hindu ritual for the dead performed in India
Sylvester Stallone had a 'Shradh' ceremony held in memory of his deceased son Sage
2023-05-31 16:00