EU ban on Moscow’s oil ‘will come at a cost’: Germany warns of knock-on effect for consumers as it backs new sanction Bloc could be forced to soften announcement after Hungary threatened a veto Slovakia and Hungary could be offered ‘an exemption’ or ‘long transition period’ Yesterday Poland said it was now ready to be … Read more
An irritated Scott Morrison told reporters to not interrupt him as he defended controversial Liberal candidate Katherine Deves during a heated press conference. The prime minister stood by his decision to select Ms Deves as the candidate for Warringah, a key electorate on Sydney‘s northern beaches. Ms Deves has come under fire for her comments about transgender … Read more
German army reserve is charged with SPYING for Russia by handing over contact details for ‘high ranking’ army bosses and figures from the business world Reserve officer with ties to business community accused of being Russian spy He gave personal data for high-ranking German generals and business leaders ‘Ralph G’ is accused of giving dirt … Read more
EU finally gets tough on Moscow banks… but Britain urges it to go further and bring in even harder measures as war in Ukraine escalates Britain, US, EU and Canada said Russian banks will be barred from Swift system A Government source said the move will harm 70 per cent of Russia’s main banks Western … Read more
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has come under fire after five female ski jumpers were disqualified from the first mixed team event at the Beijing Olympics for wearing jumpsuits that are ‘too baggy’ in a chaotic final. The suits were inspected during the competition and the FIS said five competitors were disqualified because their suits … Read more
We made a meal of it! UEFA back down after ‘over-zealous’ trademark agent threatened legal action against a small German restaurant for naming one of their pizzas the ‘Champignons League’ UEFA has opted not to take legal action against a pizza restaurant in Germany Pizza Wolke – in the town of Giessen – have a … Read more
You’re taking the pizza! UEFA launches LEGAL ACTION against a small German restaurant for naming one of their dishes the ‘Champignons League’ – claiming it breaches their ‘Champions League’ trademark UEFA has taken bizarre legal action against a small pizza restaurant in Germany Pizza Wolke – in the town of Giessen – have a dish … Read more
Queen of Letizia paid homage to her mother-in-law’s impeccable sense of style today when she wore a Valentino outfit first donned by Queen Sofia in 1977. King Felipe VI’s wife, 49. recycled the dress worn by her mother-in-law during a visit to Germany 44 years ago with her husband, the disgraced King Juan Carlos, 84, … Read more
Cheating husband is caught out by SPEED CAMERA: Unsuspecting German wife is sent a traffic fine with photo evidence… and realises it is ANOTHER woman driving hubby’s car The woman appeared at Düsseldorf district court after receiving a traffic fine She allegedly broke the limit driving through the Rheinufer Tunnel in Düsseldorf It was later … Read more
Brighten the darkness: Banish winter blues with sweet fragrances and delicate colours Nigel Colborn says we have the mildest winters in Northern Europe UK-based gardening expert recommends making the best of milder winters Among winter perennials, flowers are appearing sooner and in greater numbers By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail Published: 23:49 GMT, 21 … Read more
Colombian President Ivan Duque apologises after police cadets dressed as Nazis for a ‘cultural exchange’ event in honour of Germany Cadets dressed as Wehrmacht, SS with a red swastika, put on Hitler moustaches A replica luftwaffe plane, copies of Nazi firearms, swastikas decorated the event President Ivan Duque apologised for the stunt Friday, terming it … Read more
Germany‘s Angela Merkel made an embarrassing faux pas on Wednesday when she tried to fist-bump Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, but was left hanging by the royal. The German chancellor had rolled out the red carpet for Queen Margrethe’s arrival in Berlin, with the royal visiting the country with her son Crown Prince Frederik. As the 81-year-old queen stepped out … Read more
White House mocks Trump for having a ‘great imagination’ just hours after he said he was sending his ‘Envoy Ambassador’ Ric Grenell to Kosovo to try and carve out a peace deal with Serbia Trump said he’d sent the former ambassador on the foreign policy mission, but Grenell made clear he was there as a … Read more