Posts by Kim browne
Death threats for former French president Nicolas Sarkozy – less than a day into five-year prison sentence
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been the target of death threats in prison – less than a day after beginning a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy. A video circulating online, which appeared to have been filmed by an inmate, showed verbal threats being made on Sarkozy’s arrival at Paris’ La Sante prison. According to…
Read MoreTrump’s sanctions are no slap on the wrist – they’re a punch to the gut of Moscow’s war economy
The new US sanctions are no slap on the wrist – they’re a punch to the gut of Moscow’s war economy. Oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil are the twin engines pumping money through Russia’s military veins. Washington framed the bold move as a bid to “degrade the Kremlin’s ability to raise revenue for its war…
Read MoreProfessor labelled war criminal and threatened with beheading by pro-Palestinian protesters during lecture at London university
A university professor has vowed to continue teaching after pro-Palestinian students disrupted his lecture, made a threat to behead him and called for him to be sacked. Michael Ben-Gad, professor of economics at City St George’s, University of London, told Sky News he was also branded a terrorist because of links to Israel’s military, after…
Read MoreDonald Trump imposes sanctions against Russia’s two biggest oil companies as frustration grows with Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war
Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies – and spoke of his frustration with Vladimir Putin. In a major policy shift, new restrictions have been unveiled against Rosneft and Lukoil – as well as dozens of subsidiaries – due to “Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end…
Read MorePolice officers hurt in second night of violence in Dublin
Violence has erupted for a second successive night in Dublin near a hotel housing asylum seekers. Stones and fireworks were thrown at police in the Saggart area, on the western outskirts of the Irish capital. A Sky News crew was caught in the confusion as police twice charged at protesters. It is understood several police…
Read MoreNo charges over images of Trump and Epstein projected onto Windsor Castle during president’s visit
Four men arrested over an image of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein projected on to Windsor Castle during the president’s visit to the UK have been released without charge. Thames Valley Police said: “The investigation into four men arrested in connection with an unauthorised projection on to Windsor Castle has concluded and no further action…
Read MoreStarmer failed to take decisive step to smash the gangs at leaders summit – as small boat crossings exceed 2024
There were some wins for the UK at the Western Balkans Summit at Lancaster House in central London today. The UK unveiled a fresh list of sanctions – and believes it has made some headway convincing the EU to follow suit by placing restrictions on the likes of Kosovo passport forgers. British participants also claimed…
Read MoreZack Polanski and Nigel Farage are polar opposites in politics, but have one thing in common
Zack Polanski and Nigel Farage might be polar opposites when it comes to politics – but they do have one thing in common. The pair are both cutting through in a changing media landscape when attention is scarce and trust in mainstream politics is scarcer still. For Farage, the Reform UK leader, momentum has been…
Read MoreMSP Colin Smyth appears in court charged with voyeurism and possessing indecent images of children
A suspended Scottish Labour MSP has appeared in court charged with voyeurism and being in possession of indecent photographs of children. Colin Smyth, 52, was previously arrested on 5 August. The MSP for South Scotland appeared before Dumfries Sheriff Court on Wednesday, where he made no plea to the two separate charges. The accused, whose…
Read MoreThe ICJ’s highly critical ruling on Israel’s conduct in Gaza – and what could happen next | Adam Parsons
This was a verdict that came slowly, and with some of its barbs hidden in sub-clauses and legalese. But if you put the elements together, it was a highly critical attack on Israel’s conduct in the occupied territories. Not just in Gaza, but also in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The International Court of…
Read MoreLawyers and accountants warn Reeves against tax raid on partnerships
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK tax myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Lawyers and accountants have hit out at plans being considered by Rachel Reeves to make partners pay more tax through national insurance contributions, arguing that such a raid would hit a cornerstone of the UK…
Read MoreKing Charles lands in Rome to meet Pope Leo ahead of praying together
The King is said to be “greatly looking forward” to sharing what will be a historic moment praying alongside Pope Leo, after an arduous week of scandal for the Royal Family. King Charles and Queen Camilla have landed in Rome for their second visit this year, but this time for a state visit to the…
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