allyship to Russia, as they take actions to cut economic ties. The US Treasury Department said they have

BBC staff have been offered an “ allyship ” test which identifies whether they are more privileged

Congressman Sean Casten issued a statement on Wednesday mourning the death of his 17-year-old daughter. Gwen, the teenage daughter of the Democratic representative, was found unresponsive at their family home in Illinois on Monday morning, an official from the Chicago police department told the Chicago Tribune, without elaborating on the cause of her death. Sharing details about the circumstances of her death, Mr Casten said the only thing they know “ is that it was peaceful ”.... “ There are n

Chinaand Russia have reaffirmed their alliance by coming together to accuse NATO of encroaching on its" common home" of Asia, warning of consequences to continued interference. Top diplomats from both countries claimed NATO is actively trying to enter the Asia Pacific," stretching its hands" into the region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on Tuesday to discuss" new security architecture" as a result of perceived encroachment by the alliance. Lav

Boris Johnson has congratulated Emmanuel Macron after exit polls predicted he would be re-elected as president of France. The UK prime minister wrote on Twitter: “ Congratulations to Emmanuel Macron on your re-election as president of France.“ France is one of our closest and most important allies.... Le Pen was beaten 66 per cent to 34 per cent by Macron in 2017.... And her father got less than 20 per cent against Chirac. Marine Le Pen speaking after her defeat( AFP via Getty Images) Ms Le Pe

Although the UN has not had any access to North Korean nuclear facilities since 2009-after the country kicked out International Atomic Energy Agency( IAEA) inspectors-the agency's chief shared a worrying statement on Monday.... " In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea,[ the] nuclear programme goes full steam ahead with work on plutonium separation, uranium enrichment and other activities," said IAEA chief Rafael Grossi. Last month, using satellite imagery and open-source information, the

Course documents also add “ motivating allies to reveal themselves ”, as an advantage, along with “ mobilising public opinion and sharing collective expressions of moral outrage ”.... Course material-drawn up by anonymous Open University contributors-states that “ we still live in a racist society ”, adding that “ the black/ white dynamic and structural racism ” play a significant role in “ all areas of modern life in western nations ”.... It further claims that “ white people have a responsib

Royal fans and commentators have praisedPrince Harryfor continuing his work with military servicemen and veterans after he appeared at the Salute to Freedom Gala in New York last night.... I have to say, witnessing your support for all those that put themselves in harm’s way in defence of our freedoms and liberties – it’s remarkable and hugely respected.“ It reminds me of the deep reverence us Brits have for our military as well.... The Sussexes undertook a three-day tour of the city in Septem

Prince Harry, 37, told a New York gala honouring veterans that he was living the" American Dream" after a recent ride in a car shaped like a hot dog.... Just last week, I went for a ride on the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile-how's that for living the American dream." I've lived in the US for close to two years now.... I have to say, witnessing your support for all those that put themselves in harm's way in defence of our freedoms and liberties-it's remarkable and hugely respected." It reminds me of

an-two prominent anti-NATO figureheads within the alliance. Now, China is planning joint military exercises with anti-NATO Belarus right on NATO's doorstep.... an has been vocal about his interest in joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization-a security forum led by China and Russia.He told journalists at the annual meeting in Astana:" We want to further develop our relations with Russia and China within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.... China is the main enabler of Russia’s war agg