Politics

What are the unverified allegations against Donald Trump and Russia?

An explosive set of unverified documents have emerged, accusing US President-elect Donald Trump and the Russian government of being involved in a web of conspiracy and blackmail. The documents were released in full by Buzzfeed on 10 January.

Jan 11, 2017

Outgoing US president Barack Obama urges Americans to still believe

During his farewell speech on 10 January in Chicago, outgoing US President Barack Obama reused his original campaign slogan of yes we can, as urged Americans to still believe in US values and reject discrimination. It was an emotional speech in which he thanked his family and declared the presidency the honour of his life.

Jan 11, 2017

Donald Trump rejects unverified reports that Russia has ‘compromising’ information

New allegations related to Donald Trump have emerged, and this time around unsubstantiated reports claim that the US president-elect engaged in perverted sexual acts in 2013. The allegations were included in a two-page synopsis appended to a report commissioned by President Barack Obama on Russias interference in the election.

Jan 11, 2017

Barack Obamas farewell speech

Barack Obama delivers an emotional speech in his final address as outgoing US president on 10 January in Chicago during which he hailed First Lady Michelle Obama.

Jan 11, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn: ‘We’re not going to block the referendum vote’

In a speech Jeremy Corbyn made on 10 January he stated that Labour does not rule out backing continued freedom of movement when Britain quits the European Union, the Labour leader said. Jeremy Corbyn made the comment during a speech just hours after it was briefed that he was not wedded to the principle. The Labour leader also suggested a cap on pay for the UKs highest earners in order to create a more equal society.

Jan 10, 2017

Boris Johnson jets to US to improve UK ties to Trump administration

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has declared that Britain will be ‘first in line’ for a trade deal with the US. Johnson jetted to New York on 8 January to meet with Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner, who will serve as a senior White House adviser, and chief strategist Steve Bannon. He also flew to Washington to meet with senior Congressional leaders. Barack Obama had warned that Britain would be ‘at the back of the queue’ before the EU referendum vote.

Jan 10, 2017

Donald Trump names millionaire son-in-law as White House top adviser

The US president-elect has appointed millionaire Jared Kushner for a top job in the White House. The 35-year-old is married to Ivanka Trump and is a property developer with a wide range of business interests. The US federal ethics laws do not allow government employees to make profits from any businesses.

Jan 10, 2017

UK Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt admits some hospitals have ‘very, very severe problems’

UK Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has admitted that some hospitals have “very severe problems”, but stopped short of agreeing with the Red Cross that the NHS is facing a “humanitarian crisis”. Mr Hunt added that the government is working ‘day and night’ to try and fix the problems in UK hospitals.

Jan 9, 2017

Israeli envoy to UK apologises as employee is caught plotting to take down Sir Alan Duncan

Israels ambassador to the UK, Mark Regev, has issued an apology after a senior embassy official was caught on camera reportedly saying that he wanted to take down pro-Palestinian ministers.According to reports, footage from an undercover sting operation showed senior political officer of the Israeli embassy, Shai Masot, talking to Maria Strizzolo, former chief of staff to Conservative MP Robert Halfons – sometime in October 2016. The conversation was recorded by a reporter from Al-Jazeeras investigative team at a London restaurant.

Jan 8, 2017

Michelle Obamas emotional farewell speech: I hope Ive made you proud

US First Lady Michelle Obama gave her final White House remarks in an emotional speech on 6 January. She thanked her supporters and offered a message of hope to the countrys young population.

Jan 7, 2017

Prev 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 Next