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President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use powerful long-range American weapons inside Russia, according to a senior US official familiar with the decision, as North Korean troops deploy in support of Moscow’s effort. The decision comes as Russia has deployed nearly 50,000 troops to Kursk, the southern Russian region where …

Here are five things Queen Elizabeth II did before she died: 1. Served as Monarch for 70 Years: She was the longest-reigning British monarch in history, serving from February 6, 1952, until her death on September 8, 2022. 2. Modernized the Monarchy: Queen Elizabeth II oversaw the transformation of the …

The United Kingdom’s Labour Party swept to power early on Friday after winning the country’s general election, crossing the 326-seat threshold for a working majority in the House of Commons.   “A mandate like this comes with a great responsibility,” Labour leader Keir Starmer told supporters at a triumphant dawn …

A woman of Nigerian descent, Abigail Katung, has been inaugurated as the 130th Lord Mayor of Leeds City, England, marking the first time a person of African descent has occupied this prestigious position.   The formal announcement came during the Leeds City Council’s annual general meeting on Thursday night. Abigail …

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday announced Washington would issue more than 500 new sanctions targeting Russia as the United States seeks to increase pressure on Moscow to mark the second anniversary of its war in Ukraine.   The United States will also impose new export restrictions on nearly 100 …

Prince Harry was ‘blocked’ from having a heart-to-heart with King Charles by Palace aides over fears ‘they’d never get rid of him’, it has been claimed.     Following the King’s cancer diagnosis last week, it is believed the Duke of Sussex hoped to join him for a few days at …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday the time had come to change the country’s military leadership in the war against Russia, replacing army chief General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi.   Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said separately that the decision had been taken to change the military leadership. The statements follow days …

UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has wished King Charles a ‘full and speedy recovery’ after he was diagnosed with a form of cancer.   The Prime Minister said he had ‘no doubt’ the monarch would be ‘back to full strength in no time’ as well wishes poured in from politicians …

KYIV – President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that there was no end in sight to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as fatigue builds among Kyiv’s allies nearly two years into the war and the Kremlin voices growing confidence of victory. Zelensky said he had turned down a request from the military …

Over 1 million questions have reportedly been submitted as Vladimir Putin puts on his end-of-year marathon press conference for the first time since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.     After a one-year hiatus, Russian President Vladimir Putin is again holding his marathon end-of-year press conference on Thursday, …