Latest updates: UK foreign secretary critical of French president over Brexit as final day of G7 sees attention turn to climate crisis 1.19pm BST Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, has said that with Joe Biden US president instead of Donald Trump, the world can address its problems “with a new zest”, Bloomberg reports. “Look, the … Read more
4.38pm BST16:38 And, according to the Mirror’s Ben Glaze, HMS Prince of Wales is by no means the only naval vessel off Carbis Bay. Ben Glaze (@benglaze) According to @MarineTraffic there are currently two River-class OPVs (Tyne and Tamar), three Archer-class patrol boats (Smiter, Ranger and Exploit), one Type 23, Duke-class frigate (Northumberland) and the … Read more
Good morning. In a long profile published yesterday, Boris Johnson was quoted as suggesting that politics is all about stories. “People live by narrative,” he told The Atlantic. “Human beings are creatures of the imagination.” And so, with tension with the EU over the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol escalating (or non-implementation – the … Read more
Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla condoling the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee has recalled the stalwart’s contribution to MEA and foreign policy. He also recalled his personal connect with Mukherjee as High Commissioner to Dhaka as well as in his role as Joint Secretary in headquarters dealing with Bangladesh. “It is with great sadness … Read more