Whether or not Ukraine is behind the recent attacks on Russian soil, it will not change the fact that the war is now starting to spread to both states.
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If you thought the electoral appeal of populism was on the wane, think again.
If you thought the electoral appeal of populism was on the wane, think again. Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory in yesterday’s presidential runoff in Turkey is the latest evidence of its staying power. He extended his 20-year rule despite a cost-of-living crisis, a slumping currency and public anger over the bungled relief effort following February’sContinue reading “If you thought the electoral appeal of populism was on the wane, think again.”
World awaits the draft of a UN treaty on plastic
Negotiators expect to have a draft at the end of this round of talks after agreeing last December to develop a legally binding deal on plastic pollution by 2024.
Chris Evans comments for 2023 May 29
Dear Reader, Inflation remains rampant in Britain at 8.7pc, still in excess of forecasts – leading many to question whether the Bank of England has the credibility to contain the situation. Szu Ping Chan and Melissa Lawford investigate just how high interest rates will need to rise to tame inflation, and just how devastating theContinue reading “Chris Evans comments for 2023 May 29”
The Telegraph for Monday 2023 May 29
Rishi Sunak has been warned off his plan for price caps on staples like bread and milk. You can also read the latest on the fallout from Phillip Schofield‘s departure from This Morning, and our critic’s thoughts on the final episode of Succession. Price caps will create food shortages, Rishi Sunak warned Ministers and supermarketsContinue reading “The Telegraph for Monday 2023 May 29”
The Telegraph Frontpage for the Pentecost weekend of May 2023
Jeremy Hunt has said he is comfortable with Britain falling into a recession if it is necessary to defeat inflation, days after the IMF said Britain would avoid a downturn. Jeremy Hunt will accept a recession if it brings down inflation The Chancellor said he would back the Bank of England in raising interest ratesContinue reading “The Telegraph Frontpage for the Pentecost weekend of May 2023”
The New York Times looking at the 4th week of May 2023
Gail Collins and Bret Stephens The Republican Presidential Plot Is Thickening Tim Scott and Ron DeSantis are on the near horizon. Ezra Klein Liberals Are Persuading Themselves of a Debt Ceiling Plan That Won’t Work The limit Congress imposes is dumb, but Biden can’t just wave it away. Andrew Tate Thought He Was Above theContinue reading “The New York Times looking at the 4th week of May 2023”
The first Bulgarian novel to win the International Booker Prize,
A nostalgic satire about Alzheimer’s disease, written by Bulgarian writer, poet and playwright, Georgi Gospodinov, first Bulgarian novel to win the International Booker Prize
Celebrating the life of Tina Turner
The singer Tina Turner, an unforgettable live performer and one of the most successful recording artists of all time, has died at 83 at her home in Switzerland, near Zurich.
DeSantis, the Florida Republican running for president
What Jewish voters need to know about Ron DeSantis, the Florida Republican running for president