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Thursday, 15 May 2025 20:53
Process of appointing next Archbishop of Canterbury an ‘omnishambles’
The Church of England’s process to appoint the next Archbishop of Canterbury has been described as an 'omnishambles'. Following Justin Welby’s resignation, the post has been vacant since January. Although an announcement was expected this autumn,…
Thursday, 15 May 2025 20:47
Ukraine / Russia: delegations arrive in Istanbul, but not Putin
Peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine took a cautious step forward as Russian delegates arrived in Istanbul on 15 May for proposed negotiations. Volodymyr Zelensky had invited Vladimir Putin to meet in person, but Putin declined,…
Thursday, 15 May 2025 20:44
EU: court rules against EC refusal to release text messages to Pfizer
The EU General Court has ruled that the European Commission failed to justify its refusal to release text messages between Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla regarding Covid-19 vaccine contracts. The case, brought…
Thursday, 15 May 2025 20:34
Gaza: UN relief chief describes horrendous conditions
In an address to the Security Council, UN emergency relief coordinator Tom Fletcher warned that Gaza’s 2.1 million residents are enduring famine-like conditions after a ten-week aid blockade. He condemned the ongoing displacement of civilians, destruction…
Thursday, 15 May 2025 20:32
India / Pakistan: ceasefire, with conflicting claims of ‘victory’
Following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on 22 April, military tensions between India and Pakistan escalated rapidly, culminating in cross-border missile strikes and drone attacks. The conflict nearly led to all-out war, but a US-announced…
Thursday, 15 May 2025 20:26
Middle East: Trump seals a deal with Saudi Arabia, lifts sanctions on Syria
Donald Trump began a Middle East tour with major policy and economic announcements, including lifting long-standing US sanctions on Syria - a country rebuilding after civil war and regime change. The move, which follows a request…