For one thing, unlike the U.K. and France, Germany doesn’t have nuclear weapons. (source: politico.eu)This means that Europe is facing a true menace, as digi24.ro writes. "It's a very complex discussion that we'd better not continue," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said of the possibility of a nuclear Germany. In an article for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, he wrote: “The strategic nuclear forces of France and Great Britain are already contributing to the security of our alliance. In 2020, he called for a “strategic dialogue” on “the role of France’s nuclear deterrent in Europe’s collective security”.

February 24, 2024 21:32 UTC

During the Second World War, my great-grandmother would inactivate Nazi incendiary bombs on the roofs of Kiev when she was only 15 years old. But I would not like to go deeper into politics, being more interested in the following pastoral question:Can a Russian Catholic not support Ukraine and still be Catholic? However, it is still possible to be a Russian Catholic of the Byzantine rite and think otherwise. Prince Alexander Mikhailovich Volkonsky (1866-1934), Russian Catholic priestFr. Were they Russian, Ukrainian?

February 24, 2024 19:54 UTC

Loganair has appointed Luke Farajallah (inset) as its new chief executive. Loganair has appointed its new chief executive. Luke Farajallah will begin the role on Monday, 4th March, following the resignation of Jonathan Hinkles. “I feel a great sense of responsibility to ensure Loganair continues its proud tradition of being present in key regional areas and connecting people from some of the most remote areas of the UK,” he said. Loganair executive chairman Peter Simpson said he was pleased to welcome him to the role.

February 24, 2024 19:45 UTC

The latest instalment within the action film series, Fast X, which sees the actor play racing fanatic Dominic Toretto, was released last year. In his Instagram post, he wrote: “To say the excitement for our finale was incredibly powerful is an understatement. Vin Diesel (Ian West/PA)“This grand finale is not just an ending; it’s a celebration of the incredible family we’ve built together. Hope to make you proud!”Diesel has starred as Dominic Toretto since the franchise’s inaugural film in 2001. The American actor, known professionally as The Rock, appeared in the following three sequels but was absent from Fast & Furious 9: The Fast Saga, but did appear in 2019 spin-off Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, opposite Jason Statham.

February 24, 2024 19:09 UTC

Pete Doherty revealed he has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as he continues to battle with health issues. In an interview with the Guardian’s Saturday magazine, he said: “I gave up the main poisons and my health improved. Maybe I’m still really seeking it.”Doherty welcomed a baby girl, named Billie-May Doherty, with his wife Katia de Vidas in May last year. The couple, who are in the band the Puta Madres with de Vidas on keyboard and Doherty as the frontman, married in 2021. Alongside his time in The Libertines, Doherty’s other musical projects include indie band Babyshambles and the Puta Madres.

February 24, 2024 19:04 UTC





McTell said:Nordies, life isn't just about the 6 counties, this was going on all over europe as far as china. Hum ho, 1960s state broadcaster-monopoly broadcast the state policies, i' not at all shocked.Nordies, life isn't just about the 6 counties, this was going on all over europe as far as china. Click to expand...Amazing how quick your average stater-minded type is to dismiss this. The BBC will carry it unquestioningly.People often cite Burntollet and Derry baton charges as the beginning. This is your reminder that the state narrative was only challenged because an RTE reporter smuggled out the film.But yeah, "meh"Another in a long long line of "couldn't give a f*ck except when I can weaponise it" posts

February 24, 2024 18:24 UTC

Appearing on PLZ Soccer, Gordon Parks had claimed to have seen Tavernier at the eatery in Glasgow city centre last week in the hours following Rangers' 3-0 win in Perth. However, Clement today disputed the claims as he insisted the player was still inside the stadium as he branded the rumour a "silly story". A light-hearted question following the 5-0 win over Hearts saw Clement quizzed on whether it would be Five Guys for dinner after five goals at Ibrox. READ MORE: Rangers 5 Hearts 0: Instant reaction to the burning issuesParks had claimed: "It's funny. "Tavernier gets out in his Rangers tracksuit and jacket and goes into Five Guys for a burger.

February 24, 2024 18:14 UTC

Chicago Photo by Max Bender on UnsplashThe story of the Chicago mayor's failure and its implicationsThe recent failure of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's reelection campaign has drawn attention from politicians nationwide, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams[1]. Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has already noted that Lightfoot's loss is a warning sign for the country[1]. Citation:Lightfoot's Loss a 'Warning Sign' for the US, Says New York .... (n.d.) Retrieved February 24, 2024, from www.nbcchicago.com Opinion | The Spectacular Fall of Lori Lightfoot. (n.d.) Retrieved February 24, 2024, from www.nytimes.com NYC Mayor Eric Adams: Chicago mayor's loss a 'warning sign .... (n.d.) Retrieved February 24, 2024, from www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2023/03/05/adams-on-chicago.cnn Is Lori Lightfoot a Warning for Eric Adams?. (n.d.) Retrieved February 24, 2024, from rosselliotbarkan.com/p/is-lori-lightfoot-a-warning-for-eric Chicago mayor slams New York's Eric Adams over .... (n.d.) Retrieved February 24, 2024, from www.theguardian.com NYC mayor says Chicago election is a 'warning sign' on .... (n.d.) Retrieved February 24, 2024, from www.chicagobusiness.com Chicago mayor's epic flameout is a warning for Eric Adams .... (n.d.) Retrieved February 24, 2024, from nypost.com Chicago mayor's epic flameout is a warning for Eric Adams .... (n.d.) Retrieved February 24, 2024, from wirepoints.org

February 24, 2024 17:15 UTC

She collapsed to the floor in fear and her handbag was stolen before the suspect left the area. An extensive investigation was launched by the Dacorum Local Crime Unit and a man was arrested on Thursday, January 18 before being released on conditional bail. As a result of further enquiries by the team, charges were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service on Friday, February 23. Michael Hayes, 54, from Edmonton, has been charged with attempted kidnap and robbery. Now that a charge has been made, it’s important that the case is allowed to proceed through court unimpeded.

February 24, 2024 15:39 UTC

Visit Wiltshire has been the official organisation responsible for promoting tourism in the county for over ten years. But in its last budget, Wiltshire Council decided to not renew the contract to support Visit Wiltshire, which is set to end in March 2024. Peter Wragg, the chairman of Visit Wiltshire, attended the meeting to speak before the vote. It said: “Visit Wiltshire offers an extremely good, nationally connected website with links to Visit Corsham, Chippenham, Marlborough and the Great West Way. He reminded councillors of the £100,000 inside this year’s Wiltshire Towns Programme funding destined for a tourism strategy.

February 24, 2024 15:36 UTC

The Ukrainian president also thanked the Ukrainian people for their bravery and sacrifices made during the last two years in a video posted on social media, and said the end of the war would be 'on our terms'

February 24, 2024 15:26 UTC

Some of the radiography team alongside the CT scanner at Caithness General Hospital. Picture: Alan HendryThe legacy of a Nobel Prize winner who came from a Wick family "remains evident to this day" – exactly a century after he was born. Cormack and Professor Godfrey Hounsfield jointly received the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1979. Ten years later, a new £800,000 CT scanner suite at Caithness General Hospital was named in his honour. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1979 for his contribution to the development of CT scanning.

February 24, 2024 15:23 UTC

The Chelmsford motion before the Synod came from two churchwardens who found themselves powerless to remove a PCC member “whose behaviour repeatedly fell far short of acceptable standards”. Too many people are getting hurt; good people are leaving the Church.” Harassers shared meeting space with those they were harassing. Pete Spiers (Liverpool) (speaking via Zoom) observed that some people had resorted to Zoom for PCC meetings as “a safer way to deal with disruptive behaviour”. Richard Brown (Chelmsford) highlighted the many layers of governance already relating to PCCs, including the Church Representation Rules and the PCC Handbook. The motion, unamended, read:That this Synod request that the Archbishops’ Council carry out a review to consider:

February 24, 2024 15:09 UTC

By 2022, six in 10 Highland employers were short-staffed, many having to cut hours, services or both – an all-too familiar situation in Caithness and Sutherland. For while Inverness’s population is fairly buoyant, many rural areas are seeing their populations both age and, particularly for younger people, decline. Highland Council’s secondary school roll forecasts for the 15 years from 2022-23 anticipate a 6.9 per cent decline across the Highlands as a whole and a frightening 18.8 per cent decline in Caithness and Sutherland. Well, in the short term the UK government could make it easier for employers to recruit overseas by, for example, including EU countries within its Youth Mobility Scheme, but this doesn’t solve population decline. Breaking down remoteness barriers, including transport and digital, and providing affordable accommodation for all are key, and that takes a lot of money.

February 24, 2024 15:00 UTC

Heighington station, when operational“I know times are tough but if you want one place that encapsulates why the S&DR is internationally important, this is it,” said Niall Hammond, the chair of the Friends. “It is where Locomotion No 1 was first placed on the tracks, it is where three boys became its first passengers, and it is the world’s first railway station – the cobbles outside it may well be the world’s first railway platform! Friends in the rain at Heighington station on Wednesday. Friends in the rain at the rear of the derelict Heighington station. “It is proper history, and it really should be in a condition to take part in the bicentenary celebrations, so the Friends have my full backing and support.”All details are on the Friends’ website sdr1825.org.uk where there is a “Save Heighington station” tab.

February 24, 2024 14:46 UTC