Day: November 20, 2024

Strike with US-made missiles has prompted fears of Russian reprisal that would broaden the scope of a frontline

* Russia-Ukraine war live: latest news updates

A Ukrainian strike using American-made missiles to hit targets deep inside Russia using American-made weaponry, has prompted renewed fears of reprisal through “hybrid warfare” – a chaotic tool of conflict that muddies borders and broadens the scope of a frontline.

Over recent years, European nations have witnessed a spate of incidents – cyber-attacks, arson, incendiary devices, sabotage and even murder plots. The aim of such episodes, security officials believe, is to sow chaos, exacerbate social tensions among Ukraine’s allies and disrupt military supplies to Kyiv. Continue reading…
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Scholz, Starmer, Trudeau and Macron among leaders who say communique finalized by Lula ‘not strong enough’

Ukraine’s western allies have criticised the final G20 communique as inadequate for failing to highlight Russia’s invasion of its neighbour in 2022 as the conflict enters its 1,000th day.

The final agreed text from the summit in Brazil was significantly weaker than that of the previous year, only highlighting humanitarian suffering in Ukraine and the importance of territorial integrity. Continue reading…
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Colourful philosopher whose readiness to examine current controversies sometimes brought him notoriety

The philosopher Ted Honderich relished controversies, although he did not always get the controversies he wanted. His first book, Punishment: the Supposed Justifications (1969), brought him some media celebrity in the 1970s for its criticism of state-sanctioned retribution.

And he gained notoriety after 9/11 with his book After the Terror (2003), in which he claimed that Palestinians had a “moral right to their terrorism”. His lectures in Germany to publicise the book needed security guards. Continue reading…
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In 2025, UK travellers are set to redefine their holiday experiences through bold adventures, deeper cultural connections, and smarter spending. Marriott Bonvoy’s latest ‘Ticket to Travel’ research conducted amongst 21,374 adults in ten markets across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, including more than 2,000 travellers in UK, reveals that holidaymakers are focused on value-driven travel, heritage exploration, and exclusive luxury journeys that leave a lasting impact.
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Yesterday at the Resort and Residential Forum, Marriott International announced its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (“EMEA”) region, with 70 projects in the portfolio, including 43 projects in its signed pipeline and 27 open properties. 

In the past two years, the global hospitality leader has signed 26 agreements to bring branded residences to iconic destinations in the region, more than double the amount from the preceding two years. With locations ranging from luxurious resort addresses, such as The St. Regis Residences, Casares – Costa del Sol, a highly anticipated project announced last month, to premier urban destinations like the W Residences at Dubai Harbour, there is something for every type of home buyer in the company’s pipeline.
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