Croatian voters have re-elected incumbent President Zoran Milanović for a second term, delivering him a commanding victory in the nation’s presidential election. Milanović secured nearly 75% of the vote, underscoring his widespread popularity and marking a crushing defeat for his challenger, Dragan Primorac. Primorac, backed by the ruling centre-right Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), managed to garner only 25% of the vote—a historic low for Croatia’s most dominant political party since…

For years, Russia and Syria maintained a close and strategic alliance. Moscow secured vital military footholds with access to Mediterranean naval and air bases, while Damascus benefited from substantial Russian military support in its prolonged battle against rebel factions. This partnership became a cornerstone of Syria’s war strategy, bolstering President Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power during the darkest phases of the country’s devastating civil war. However, with the collapse of…

A nurse in her 50s is in critical condition after being attacked by a member of the public at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester, Uk. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday in the hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. A 37-year-old man was swiftly arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody for questioning. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs are fueling global economic uncertainty and driving up long-term borrowing costs, potentially exacerbating pressures on the global economy in 2025. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, speaking to reporters in Washington, highlighted the unpredictability of U.S. trade policies as a significant factor contributing to global financial instability. “That uncertainty is actually expressed globally through higher long-term interest rates,”…

In a significant development, Ukrainian troops have captured two wounded North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The soldiers, who are receiving medical assistance, are currently in the custody of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in Kyiv. Zelensky expressed gratitude to Ukrainian paratroopers and soldiers from the Special Operation Forces for capturing the North Koreans, describing the task as “not easy.” He claimed that…

A devastating series of wildfires continues to ravage Los Angeles, with over 144,000 people under evacuation orders. The blazes, which have destroyed homes, businesses, and landmarks, have left a trail of destruction in their wake. The West Los Angeles V.A. Medical Center has relocated residents from its community living facility on the North Campus “out of an abundance of caution” due to the proximity of the Palisades Fire. The medical…

Labour opens door to scrapping free prescriptions for over-60s The government has left the door open to ending free prescriptions for people over 60, as part of efforts to raise additional funds for the NHS. Ministers have not ruled out a future change that could see the qualifying age increased to align with the state pension age of 66. Critics have accused the government of targeting older people through cuts…

Donald Trump has been given an unconditional discharge following his conviction in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. The decision means the incoming US president will not face jail time, probation, or a fine. Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan, who had the authority to sentence Trump to up to four years in prison, announced the verdict. This sentencing occurs just days before the 78-year-old is set to be inaugurated for…

Donald Trump will be sentenced on Friday in the high-profile New York “hush money” case, following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a 5-4 ruling, the justices rejected the president-elect’s last-minute request to delay the proceedings, ensuring sentencing will occur just over a week before his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The narrow decision saw Amy Coney Barrett, who was appointed by Mr. Trump…

Home Office says it has returned more than 16,400 illegal migrants and foreign criminals since election Sir Keir Starmer has claimed Labour has deported a record number of foreign criminals and illegal migrants by scrapping the Rwanda scheme. On Thursday, the Home Office said it had returned more than 16,400 illegal migrants and foreign criminals since the election – the highest six-month total since 2018. Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, set the target…

Andy Burnham has defied Sir Keir Starmer to call for a national inquiry into grooming gangs. The Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester said he believed there was a case for a “limited national inquiry” drawing on local reviews into historical child sexual exploitation. Sir Keir ordered Labour MPs to vote to block a national inquiry into grooming gangs on Wednesday evening. The Prime Minister did not take part in the vote and his spokesman…

The US will send half a billion dollars in military aid to Ukraine ahead of US president-elect, Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the country’s top diplomat has announced. Speaking during the 25th and possibly final meeting of Ukraine’s western backers at the Ramstein air base in Germany, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Washington would supply one more trove of military support. The $500m (£406m) package includes…