Russia expels UK diplomat over spying claim Politics Russia has expelled a British diplomat and accused him of spying. The UK’s ambassador to Moscow has also been summoned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The moves come amid escalating tensions between Moscow and western countries over Ukraine. The UK diplomat has had his accreditation revoked and must leave the country, news agency Tass [...]
UK ‘not at war’ Starmer insists as he rebukes Putin’s ‘irresponsible rhetoric’ Politics Sir Keir Starmer has insisted the UK is “not at war” and criticised Russian leader Vladimir Putin for his “irresponsible rhetoric”. The Prime Minister asked during a round of regional radio interviews about concerns over escalation in the conflict in Ukraine. On Thursday, Russia used a new ballistic missile in Ukraine, which Putin said was [...]
Israel vows to retaliate after Iran missile barrage Politics The prospect of a regional conflict loomed large over the Middle East on Tuesday, after Iran launched a series of missiles into Israel in an attack for which Israeli forces promised there would be “consequences”. Over the course of several hours, nearly 200 missiles were by fired by Iran into Israel, according to Israeli army [...]