Ukraine’s fields could become deserts and spark global food crisis in wake of dam destruction, officials warn
It comes as emergency services and aid agencies seek to help the thousands caught up in flooding
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Nato members may send troops to Ukraine, warns former alliance chief
Security guarantees and membership path needed at Nato summit to avoid escalation, says Anders RasmussenRussia-Ukraine war liveA group of Nato countries may be willing to put troops on the ground in Ukraine if member states including the US do not prov…
Would Europeans Back Washington in a U.S.-China War? A New Survey Might Surprise You
In the event of a conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan, a new survey finds that most Europeans would prefer to stay neutral.
EU states refusing to host migrants may have to pay up to €20,000 a head
Contentious plans to be discussed in Luxembourg aimed at making distribution of responsibility fairerEU countries that refuse to host migrants or asylum seekers could be charged up to €20,000 (£17,000) a head under radical proposals aimed at easing the…
Ukraine on manoeuvres in its counterpunch against Russia: ‘This is our big shot we can’t screw it up’
The blowing up of the dam near Kherson will delay an amoured assault in the area, writes Kim Sengupta. But Kyiv’s forces are conducting operations across other areas of the frontline
In the latest chapter in UK press phone-hacking scandal, Prince Harry gives testimony
Prince Harry appeared in London’s High Court on Monday and Tuesday to argue that articles about him printed in UK tabloids run by Mirror Group Newspapers contained information obtained by illegal means. If the royal’s claims are found to be true it co…
Ex-Italian prime minister and health minister cleared of Covid culpability
Court rules that Giuseppe Conte and Roberto Speranza not at fault over 6,000 excess deaths in Bergamo at start of pandemicItaly’s former prime minister Giuseppe Conte and the former health minister Roberto Speranza were not responsible for the alleged …
Police in Spain cancel plan to grant extra days off for migrant arrests on border
Officer behind scheme may face disciplinary action over ‘outdated and ridiculous’ planA police inspector in northern Spain is facing possible disciplinary action for attempting to increase migrant arrest rates by promising officers extra days off based…
Industry criticizes UK defense procurement for lack of ‘deadline mentality,’ investment
Paul Livingston, chief executive of Lockheed Martin UK, suggested a lack of urgency on the part of the government can lead to delays in programs.
‘It’s been hell’: Briton tells of harassment in French bridle path dispute
Roderick Sinclair claims he has faced intimidation and mayor says he has had death threats in row with farmer in MontjoiA retired British stockbroker claims he has been subjected to a sustained campaign of harassment and intimidation in a row over a br…