Donald Trump says the war in Ukraine would end if NATO countries stopped buying Russian oil. In a post on Truth Social, the US president claimed the alliance’s commitment to the conflict has been “far less than 100 percent” and described the continued purchase of Russian energy as “shocking.” He argued that buying oil from Moscow weakens NATO’s position. Research shows Turkey has been the third-largest buyer of Russian oil […]

NATO has announced it will strengthen Europe’s eastern flank following what it called Russia’s “reckless and unacceptable” breach of Polish airspace. Operation Eastern Sentry will see additional equipment and troops deployed along the borders with Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, with UK military resources included. Poland shot down Russian drones that crossed its territory on Wednesday, which NATO says was an attempt by Moscow to test the alliance’s response. It comes […]

An inquest will be held later this month into the death of a Slough woman shot on Valentine’s Day. Lisa Smith, who had been living in Kent, was killed outside the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt on February 14. The hearing is scheduled for September 17 at Oakwood House in Maidstone. It’s alleged she was shot by her husband, Edward Smith, also known as Edvard Stockings. Brazil’s former president Jair […]