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Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, had tears in her eyes when she spoke about the violence at the US Capitol. The Democratic-led House of Representatives has since voted 232-197 on Wednesday to impeach Donald Trump on a charge of incitement one week after his supporters rampaged …

The European economy, much like the rest of the world, took a significant hit during the coronavirus pandemic. The EU was able to start a recovery in July, August and September last year as the bloc’s GDP grew by 12.6 percent, its largest uptick since records started in 1995. But …

India media reports, published in November, claimed both sides had agreed to withdraw troops and artillery from the Line of Actual Control where the standoff has been ongoing since May. But these talks ceased the same month and analysts believe it could be a strategic move by Beijing, aimed at …

Italy has been plunged into yet another political crisis following the sudden breakdown of the ruling coalition Government. Matteo Renzi, leader of the Italia Viva party, withdrew support for the Government on Wednesday and confirmed the resignation of two ministers from the cabinet. The shock move stripped a parliamentary majority away …

The powerful EU figurehead has encountered a difficult start to 2021, according to a leading poll – with less than two years until the French Presidential election where he faces a battle to retain power in the country. France’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic has come under the spotlight this …

Austria’s Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, raged at the EU for its handling of a number of crises as he demanded reforms to the very foundations of the bloc. Mr Kurz, a conservative politician, has rarely been hesitant to challenge Brussels on a variety of policies. This came to a head in …

Robert O’Brien, Mr Trump’s National Security Adviser, announced the US’ document detailing its strategy against China has been published. The document, titled “United States Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific”, was approved by the outgoing President in February 2018. Mr O’Brien issued a statement alongside the documents release, touting it as …

President Trump called on his violent supporters to go home, but repeated false claims the election had been stolen which many said helped to incite further violence. In the wake of the attack, millions of people called for his removal from office.  US Congressman Ted Lieu tweeted: “He is why …

Joe Biden discusses North Korea threat during debate North Korea’s Supreme Leader and his government have vowed to increase their nuclear military capabilities in the coming months and claimed no matter who is in power in the US will always be their “biggest enemy”. This comes days before Joe Biden …

Investigations into the mysterious sinking of the MS Estonia have been reopened after a report discovered new evidence that could solve the case. The vessel sank in 1994 while on a voyage from the Estonian capital of Tallinn to Stockholm in Sweden. The MS Estonia had 989 people on board …