1260: Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, becomes ruler of the Mongol Empire 1893: Panic of 1893 causes a large crash on the NY Stock Exchange 1941: Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie returns triumphantly to Addis Ababa 1955: West Germany is granted full sovereignty by its three occupying powers 1965: First large-scale US Army ground units […]
European leaders are descending on Armenia for two unprecedented summits in a country long considered Russia’s closest ally in the South Caucasus. The symbolism for this country of fewer than three million people is hard to overstate; Armenia is a member of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Eurasian Economic Union, and Moscow hosts a military base on […]
By Theodosis Pipis, Analyst KEDISA As leaders across the West continue to utilise the language of security and human rights what we are currently witnessing in the Middle East, Eastern Mediterranean and Iran is the exact opposite. The continuous bombing, starvation, annexation of the Palestinians is still presented as Israel’s right for self-defence. The war […]
Article 42.7 of the European Union Treaty – similar to NATO’s Article 5 mutual defense clause – needs to be put into effect, with clear procedures for activation and coordination, particularly in cases where a response from the alliance cannot be taken for granted, says European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius.
1471: Battle of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire: Final battle between the Houses of Lancaster and York sees Prince of Wales, Edward of Westminster, killed and King Edward IV return to his throne, restoring political stability to England until his death in 1483 1493: Spanish Pope Alexander VI decrees in the papal bull “Inter caetera” that all lands […]
Germany’s defence minister has said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from his country was “foreseeable”, as the Nato military alliance says it is seeking clarification from Washington. Speaking to the DPA news agency, Boris Pistorius also stressed “the presence of American soldiers in Europe, and particularly in Germany, is in our interest and […]
Forty standout women from across the Northern Territory have been named finalists in the 2026 NT News Woman of the Year awards, recognising resilience, leadership and community impact. From those breaking barriers to others who continue to support their communities despite challenges, this year’s nominees reflect a wide range of achievements.
Greece has launched a new digital system to register and monitor the sale of alcohol, tobacco and vaping products, marking a shift toward real-time oversight and stricter enforcement aimed at protecting minors.
1791: Constitution of May 3 is proclaimed by the Great Sejm (Parliament) of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the first modern constitution in Europe 1808: Day depicted by Spanish painter Francisco Goya in his “The Third of May,” which he paints in 1814 1926: Britain’s Trade Union Congress calls for the country’s first-ever general strike, begins at […]
By Martin Banks Glowing tributes have flowed in for a much-loved veteran news and sports reporter in the West Midlands who has died.
