European countries are now turning to landmines to create new deadly defensive barriers from Russia
Five Nato countries neighbouring Russia or its ally, Belarus, have announced that they are to…
Rescued crayfish released back into river
In July the Environment Agency’s fisheries team carried out an emergency rescue of a previously…
How the government shutdown is hitting the health care system – and what the battle over ACA subsidies means
Major rifts over key health care issues are at the heart of the federal government…
Bridget Phillipson speech to North East Chamber of Commerce
This is an organisation that has stood the test of time. Because 1815 is not…
what we learnt from black mambas
Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa’s longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation,…
Ongoing rise: house prices and rents climb further – News articles
In the second quarter of 2025, house prices in the EU rose by 5.4% while…
Appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury: 3 October 2025
The King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah…
Australia’s new food security strategy: what’s on the table, and what’s missing?
Dan Meyers/Unsplash In 2023, a parliamentary inquiry into food security was held in Australia. This…
UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Somalia
Thank you, Madame Vice President, Let me thank the Independent Expert. We are grateful for…
believe it or not, there would be a case for more federal politicians
Should we have more federal politicians? One can anticipate the knee-jerk response from many sceptical…