Donald Trump lost the 2020 election but still won’t admit it – or relinquish control of the party he led to defeat. Where does this leave the Republican Party? On Conflict Zone, former GOP lawmaker and Trump...
UK columnist apologises for ‘racist’ comments against Muslim journalist
UK columnist Julie Burchill has issued an apology for her “#racist” comments against British-Bangladeshi journalist Ash Sarkar. Burchill had labelled Sarkar an “Islamist” and accused her of...
EU chief threatens UK with vaccine export curbs
The #EU on Wednesday threatened to invoke emergency powers to block European exports of #Covid-19 #vaccines to ensure “reciprocity” with other suppliers, urging Britain to send Europe more jabs. EU chief...
Mario Draghi honours Covid-19 victims at ‘Italy’s Wuhan’
#Italy’s Prime Minister Mario #Draghi paid tribute on Thursday to the more than 103,000 people who have died of #Covid-19 in the country, a toll still rising by hundreds each day. Draghi travelled to #Bergamo...
What to expect? France to announce new virus restrictions
In #Raqqa, it was once unthinkable to play a football match, watch television or read a book. Three years after its liberation from the Islamic State group by Kursish forces, the Syrian city is still in ruins. But...
Mayors of London: taking on the legacy and learning the lessons
After COVID-19 delayed elections last year, mayors for major cities across England are getting ready to hit the campaign trail.