Black Sea nonsense: Kyiv battles Russia's lies on the food crisis

Black Sea nonsense: Kyiv battles Russia's lies on the food crisis

Press play to listen to this article Ukraine and its Western allies are struggling to neutralize Russia’s latest offensive – a campaign of brazen lies in which Moscow presents itself as an innocent party in the Black Sea naval blockade that is fueling a global food crisis. For Russians, this is an all-important battle for … Read more

Macron and Kremlin spar over outcome of meeting on Ukraine

Macron and Kremlin spar over outcome of meeting on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron and the Kremlin delivered contradictory statements Tuesday on the outcome of a high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine. The two leaders met for more than five hours in Moscow on Monday to discuss the Ukraine crisis, triggered by Putin massing more than 100,000 troops near the country’s borders. … Read more

Competition to find new ‘home of the railways’ launched

Competition to find new ‘home of the railways’ launched

A competition has been launched to find the new “home of the railways”. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the central headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR) could be built “anywhere in the country” outside London. Local authorities, MPs and business groups representing towns and cities across Britain are encouraged to enter bids to host the … Read more