Politics
Make sure you always know the latest political news with hard hitting articles about the shape the world is taking. Gain an understanding of what is occurring as a result of Brexit and the EU, the royal family, foreign affairs and changes in government regulation. In a world where local changes have international implications, these topics that affect us all.
MPs Accuse UK of Turning “Blind Eye” to “Dirty Money” from Russia
The Commons foreign affairs committee published a report titled Moscow's Gold: Russian Corruption in the UK accusing the government of allowing Russian “dirty money” in London.
Trump Drops Iran Nuclear Accord, Stocks Fall, Europe Angered
U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn from the Iran nuclear deal, angering European countries, sending stock prices downward and increasing the risk of Middle Eastern conflict.
Donald Trump Says London Knife Crime Turned Hospital Into “War Zone”
U.S. President Donald Trump made a highly controversial speech at a recent National Rifle Association pro-gun event in Dallas, Texas, and spoke out against British gun control.
UK Launches Massive Crackdown on Global Tax Havens
The United Kingdom has passed a bill that will require many of the world’s top tax havens to have to open their books and offer greater transparency regarding corporate ownership.
Brexit Divorce Price Tag Still Unknown, Auditors
According to the National Audit Office, it remains impossible to produce an accurate total for the Brexit bill as there are too many events that could occur in the future that are unknown.
South and North Korea Work Toward Denuclearization
The leaders of both North and South Korea have agreed to work toward peace and Kim Jong Un has announced his intention to close his nuclear testing sites in a public shut-down.
Former F.B.I. Director Labels Trump as “Morally Unfit” to be President
George Stephanopoulos recently interviewed former FBI head James Comey, who said that Donald Trump is “morally unfit” for his role as President of the United States.
China Strikes Back at US with $3 Billion Worth of Import Tariffs
In response to the American import tariffs on aluminum and steel, China has now imposed $3 billion worth of its own import tariffs on 128 categories of U.S. products.
US President Trump “Obsessed with Amazon” and its Regulation
Axios’ Jonathan Swan reported that Donald Trump “hates” Amazon and is “obsessed” with finding new ways to regulate the company he says is hurting brick-and-mortar business.
Former French President Sarkozy Charged Over Campaign Funding
Former French President Nicolas Sarcozy has been handed preliminary charges by police following an investigation into his campaign financing from 2007 and its links to Lybian dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
