The Black Sea Cannot Become Russia’s Zone of Impunity
Russia is once again proving that, for Moscow, Ukrainian ports are not simply military targets. They are a tool for putting pressure on the entire international trading system. The latest...
Nicholas Sterling30 Вересня, 2026
Iran warns no regional oil is safe as IRGC touts new weapons
Parliament speaker Ghalibaf said if Iran cannot sell oil, "no one in the region will sell oil," as the IRGC called Trump "a...
Nicholas Sterling29 Вересня, 2026
Russia’s Attack on a Palau-Flagged Vessel
Russia’s strike on a civilian vessel flying the flag of Palau in the Odesa region is not simply another attack on Ukrainian port...
Nicholas Sterling29 Вересня, 2026
Denarii detectives: Mystery surrounds discovery of Germany’s largest Roman coin hoard
A father from the Rhineland set out in autumn 2025 to briefly scan a field near Wesseling, south of Cologne, with his metal...
Nicholas Sterling29 Вересня, 2026
‘I don’t think that is fake news as some have said,’ says Leo XIV contradicting Trump on need for AI safety
The pontiff appeared to target US President Donald Trump who has routinely referred to concerns from AI leaders about the rapid pace of...
Nicholas Sterling29 Вересня, 2026
Uzbekistan bets on tax breaks and new rules to become Central Asia’s tech gateway
A new business framework is intended to let foreign companies test innovative products, recruit international specialists and expand across regional markets. Investors see...
Nicholas Sterling28 Вересня, 2026
Russia’s Banks Come Under Growing Pressure as Liquidity Shortage Reaches Trillions
Russia’s banking system is showing growing signs of financial stress as banks face a liquidity shortage, rising demand for cash and deteriorating loan...
Nicholas Sterling28 Вересня, 2026
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Majorca vs Menorca vs Ibiza: Which of Spain’s Balearic Islands should you visit?
They may be part of the same archipelago, but Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza each have their own distinct character. Here’s what to know before booking. Planning a holiday to the...
Nicholas Sterling30 Вересня, 2026
‘I don’t think that is fake news as some have said,’ says Leo XIV contradicting Trump on need for AI safety
The pontiff appeared to target US President Donald Trump who has routinely referred to concerns from AI leaders about the rapid pace of...
Nicholas Sterling29 Вересня, 2026
Russian Drone Attack Kills and Injures Civilians Across Ukraine
On September 28, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russia launched 165 attack drones and decoy drones...
Nicholas Sterling28 Вересня, 2026
Uzbekistan bets on tax breaks and new rules to become Central Asia’s tech gateway
A new business framework is intended to let foreign companies test innovative products, recruit international specialists and expand across regional markets. Investors see...
Nicholas Sterling28 Вересня, 2026
Russia’s Banks Come Under Growing Pressure as Liquidity Shortage Reaches Trillions
Russia’s banking system is showing growing signs of financial stress as banks face a liquidity shortage, rising demand for cash and deteriorating loan...
Nicholas Sterling28 Вересня, 2026
The La Rábida monastery: Where Columbus persuaded Castile to discover America
The discovery of America remains one of history's great feats, when two cultures met. Before sailing, Columbus gained vital backing at La Rábida...
Nicholas Sterling28 Вересня, 2026
Grain as a Weapon: Russia’s Campaign Against Ukrainian Ports and Civilian Vessels
Over the past month, Russia has continued systematic shelling of Ukrainian ports and civilian vessels. In 2026 alone, nearly 200 attacks on port...
Nicholas Sterling28 Вересня, 2026
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At least 11 dead following suicide bomb attack in northwestern Pakistan
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group, or Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the bombing. The group, founded in late 2007, is allied with the Afghan Taliban. At least 11 people...
Nicholas Sterling26 Вересня, 2026
Oil prices jump after Trump rejects Iran’s truce offer
Oil prices rose while stocks and bonds fell after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,...
Nicholas Sterling28 Вересня, 2026
Independent wins Kraków mayorship first round, as far right sees setback for Tusk
Independent Łukasz Gibała won Sunday’s snap mayoral election in Kraków, Poland’s second-largest city, setting up an Oct. 11 runoff against a candidate backed...
Nicholas Sterling28 Вересня, 2026
Russian Drone Strikes Damage Homes and Civilian Infrastructure in Ukraine
On the night of September 26, Russia carried out another large-scale attack on Ukraine using strike drones, damaging civilian facilities and affecting civilians....
Nicholas Sterling26 Вересня, 2026
Iran awaits US move after WSJ report says Trump rejects peace plan
Iran on Saturday awaited a US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the Middle East...
Nicholas Sterling26 Вересня, 2026
Trump reportedly rejects Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
"If the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened, and normal maritime traffic can resume within seven days," Iranian Foreign Minister...
Nicholas Sterling26 Вересня, 2026
Russia’s Banking Sector Enters a Tense Autumn in 2026
September 26, 2026 — Russia’s banking system is entering the autumn amid significant liquidity pressure. According to the latest available data from the...
Nicholas Sterling26 Вересня, 2026
Social media, hashtags and the search for Corrie Mckeague
Desperate for answers after the disappearance of her son, Nicola Urquhart went online and set up a Find Corrie Facebook page - little...
Nicholas Sterling26 Вересня, 2026
White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One
US broadcaster CNN has been barred from travelling with President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip to Tennessee on Saturday....
Nicholas Sterling26 Вересня, 2026
