Putin faces ‘very severe consequences’ if no Ukraine truce agreed, Trump says
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, threatening "very severe consequences" if Moscow refuses ...
Month: August 2025
Asian markets show mixed sentiment as trading begins
Asian equity markets opened with cautious sentiment on Thursday, as investors continue to digest ongoing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding ...
Solzhenitsyn’s August 1914 and the making of a literary dissident
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s historical novel August 1914, published in 1971, marked the beginning of his monumental cycle The Red Wheel and ...
On this day in 1457: The Mainz Psalter becomes the first printed book in Europe
The Mainz Psalter, completed on 14 August 1457 in Mainz, Germany, became the first book printed in Europe to feature ...
Temperature records broken as extreme heat grips parts of Europe
Europe is experiencing unprecedented temperatures, with extreme heat affecting south-west France, Croatia, Italy, and Spain. Authorities report that wildfires have ...
The future of banking is human despite branch closures and digital apps
As banks continue to close physical branches and digital applications replace traditional tellers, industry experts argue that the future of ...
Ukraine will not cede land that could be Russian springboard for new war, Zelenskyy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine will not surrender any territory that could serve as a staging ground for ...
Treasury targets inheritance tax reforms to help plug UK deficit
The UK Treasury is considering reforms to inheritance tax (IHT) as part of efforts to address a projected budget deficit ...
More than 50,000 people have crossed Channel in small boats since Labour took power
Official figures reveal that over 50,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats since the Labour government, led ...
South Korea’s former first lady imprisoned after court issues warrant
Kim Keon‑hee, South Korea’s former first lady, has been arrested following a court-approved warrant, marking the first time a former ...