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Donald Trump’s comments on the Falkland Islands and Irish reunification have raised questions about the future of the US-UK “special relationship”. Andrew Korybko argues the remarks may reflect deeper tensions over Britain’s refusal to join the US in the Third Gulf War, censorship, immigration and shifting NATO priorities. He explores whether Washington could increasingly pressure London over its territorial disputes, or whether Trump’s…

The economic engines of the world unite at the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Vladimir Putin says the bloc accounts for nearly half of global GDP growth while a joint declaration unanimously slams the old world order. In his first visit to India in almost seven years, China's Xi Jingping meets with Narendra Modi, with the two leaders committing to resolve their border issues and find common ground.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says international interest in BRICS continues to grow as the expanded grouping develops deeper trade links and financial infrastructure outside traditional Western-led systems. Speaking at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Putin pointed to growing membership, $1.2 trillion in intra-BRICS trade and proposals for new cross-border payment mechanisms. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · BRICS Looks Beyond Its…

US President Donald Trump has blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure for America's soaring diesel prices, saying he has personally told Vladimir Zelensky to stop targeting Russian diesel production. RT reports US diesel has climbed above $6 a gallon, although market analysts cited in the report primarily attribute the surge to Middle East conflict and rising crude prices. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · Trump Points…

Alternative for Germany co-leader Alice Weidel has called for Ukrainian migrants to return home, singling out military-age men and arguing that Germany can no longer sustain welfare payments for more than one million Ukrainians. Her comments come as the AfD gains electoral strength and Germany's approach to Ukrainian refugees becomes an increasingly prominent political issue. Alternative for Germany co-leader Alice Weidel has called for…

Beneficiaries were left with an average $251 a week after housing costs, according to a Ministry of Social Development report. Budgeting advisers say some households are increasingly turning to KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals, food support and buy-now-pay-later services simply to cover everyday essentials. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by Lauren Crimp for RNZ HERE · New Zealand beneficiaries were left with an average of just $251 a week…

I omitted the intro summary under 620 characters from the Format C package. Here it is: · A father has been jailed for 12 years after repeatedly sexually abusing his daughter over four years. Nelson District Court Judge Chris Macklin described the offending as being at the highest end for a single victim and highlighted the profound breach of trust involved. The man, whose identity is permanently suppressed to protect his daughter, must serve…

Immigration is emerging as a sharp dividing line in the 2026 election campaign, with ACT and New Zealand First advocating tighter controls while National, Labour and the Greens warn against policies they say could restrict needed workers or unfairly target migrants. The competing approaches raise a larger question: should immigration primarily meet immediate labour demand, or be managed against New Zealand's longer-term capacity to provide…

The Lake Waikare–Whangamarino Action Plan is intended to improve water quality across one of the Waikato’s most important catchments. But from the perspective of the primary land users who will be expected to implement and help pay for it, the plan risks imposing enormous economic and social costs while failing to address the problems landowners believe are driving the deterioration of the waterways. This “Action Plan” is, in my opinion,…

Across Europe, immigration is no longer merely an argument about border numbers. Large sections of the electorate are demanding lower migration, while polling shows significant support in several countries for requiring some recent migrants to leave. New Zealand First is now putting a fundamentally different proposition before New Zealand voters: immigration should serve the country's capacity, infrastructure and citizens, rather than…