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Un hombre pulsó un botón de emergencia que abre rutas de escape, accediendo de forma no autorizada al área de seguridad, según explicó un portavoz de la policía federal Leer
John Healey advierte que el plan del jefe del Gobierno laborista es "insuficiente en estos tiempos peligrosos" Leer
Es una de las voces más claras respecto a la necesidad de que la UE tenga la voluntad de defenderse ante ofensivas híbridas como la rusa y la injerencia china Leer
Una historia digna de ser contada: la del colombiano que se nacionalizó mexicano y acabó anotando un gol determinante para El Tri.
Las sanciones de EE.UU. contra el conglomerado militar Gaesa precipitan la salida de cadenas como Meliá, Iberostar y Blue Diamond, en un momento en el que el turismo cubano atraviesa una de sus peores crisis.
The United States military has struck three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz this week, killing three Indian sailors.
Seoul court sentences former leader for sending military drones into North Korea.
With some matches being held in nearby Miami, a Cuban response to US military action could mar the tournamentAs Cuba crumbles under a nearly five-month-long US oil blockade, many on the island hope that the World Cup might save the island from US attack – or at least offer a respite until the competition ends on 19 July.“The beginning of the World Cup will make it more difficult for the United States to carry out a…
Location scans from the globally popular augmented reality game have helped train AI to recognise and interpret physical spacesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn AI model trained on data collected from users of Pokémon Go will potentially help military drones find their location in war zones.Pokémon Go, a 2016 augmented reality mobile…
John Healey’s complaint is that Starmer sat on this problem for months before making a derisory offerJohn Healey’s resignation as defence secretary on Thursday was a long time brewing, though in the end the denouement was swift. It leaves an already weak Keir Starmer without a defence strategy less than a month before a Nato summit and an unresolved row about spending as Donald Trump threatens to restart the bombing…
US president says ‘great settlement’ reached but Iranian spokesman says there has been no final conclusionFull report: Trump claims US and Iran on verge of signing peace agreementThe Israeli military said it struck 310 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon in the past week, as it claimed to have killed “80 terrorists”.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also revealed it conducted a raid in the southern Lebanese village…
Former armed forces minister, who quit hours after John Healey, heavily hints he would run for Labour leadershipUK politics live – latest updatesAl Carns has delivered a withering assessment of the government’s defence plans after quitting as a defence minister, accusing ministers of not spending enough money on the military and spending it on the wrong weapons.Carns quit the government on Thursday night, hours…
The plan, outlined by officials and in a written document, provides rare clarity about the extent to which the Trump administration intends to reduce its commitment to NATO.
John Healey unexpectedly announced that he was stepping down, saying Prime Minister Keir Starmer was failing to invest enough money in the British military.
The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran.
Oman’s military has rescued dozens more Indian seafarers from the stricken ships, which the U.S. military said violated its blockade.
In the United Arab Emirates, there is a growing sense that the U.S.-Israeli war has taught Tehran how to menace its adversaries even without developing a nuclear bomb.
UK should not invest in new North Sea oil as it is ‘a price taker, not a price maker’ – Dr Fatih Birol, IEA chief News release jon.wallace 21 May 2026 Speaking at Chatham House, Dr Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, said Strait of Hormuz closures and rising summer demand could push oil markets into a ‘red zone’. Dr…
Lord Robertson: UK’s ‘naïve belief’ the US ‘will always be there’ has diminished its defence capabilities News release jon.wallace 23 April 2026 Lord Robertson, former NATO Secretary-General, was speaking at a Chatham House event to launch a House of Lords report on UK–US relations. Members of the UK House of Lords International Relations and Defence…
Chatham House fellow gives evidence on China and critical minerals to UK Parliament Business and Trade sub-Committee News release LToremark 23 April 2026 Senior Research Fellow for China and the World James Kynge provided evidence on 22 April. Senior Research Fellow James Kynge gave oral evidence to the Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic…
Nigeria and Ghana foreign ministers discuss security, AES countries, Boko Haram and US operations News release jon.wallace 11 March 2026 During an event at Chatham House, HE Yusuf Tuggar and HE Samuel Ablakwa also discussed ECOWAS, West Africa-France relations, and allegations of attacks on Christian communities in the region. Ghanaian Minister for…
New Stavros Niarchos Foundation visiting fellow joins Africa Programme at Chatham House News release eoboko.drupal 10 December 2025 The Stavros Niarchos Foundation visiting fellowship seeks to strengthen Africa’s voice in global governance Aweis Ahmed will join Chatham House’s Africa Programme as its first Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) visiting…
In the House: Your catch-up on who addressed Chatham House events this summer News release sfarrell.drupa… 1 August 2025 Remarkable speakers visited Chatham House for speeches, panels, webinars, livestreams and other events during June and July. It’s been a busy summer at Chatham House, plenty to keep an international affairs think tank occupied. The…
President Zelenskyy visits Chatham House to discuss defence and reconstruction of Ukraine News release jon.wallace 23 June 2025 The president discussed Ukraine’s military position, his hopes for the NATO summit, and more. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Chatham House on Monday 23 June as part of a trip to the UK that included meetings with King…
President Trump’s Iran statements ‘a deadly game of brinkmanship’, Lord Robertson tells London Conference News release jon.wallace 19 June 2025 Fading trust in international rules-based order was a common point of discussion at annual conference with the theme ‘Rewriting the rules of the world’. The Israel–Iran war and its implications for US foreign…
NATO chief Mark Rutte warns Russia could use military force against alliance in five years News release jon.wallace 9 June 2025 In his Chatham House speech the Secretary General said he expects NATO states to commit to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence, arguing ‘America has carried too much of the burden for too long’. NATO Secretary General Mark…
John Healey’s resignation highlights profound strategic failure in the UK government’s approach to defence Expert comment jon.wallace 11 June 2026 General Sir Richard Barrons – a co-author of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review – says a lack of government competence is making the UK less safe and undermining its reputation with allies. UK Defence…
Iran and the new Persian Gulf equilibrium Expert comment jon.wallace 11 June 2026 The Axis of Resistance failed to deter Israel and the US. Whatever deal ends the war, Tehran will seek to rebuild its deterrence around the threat it poses to the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf states. The fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States, in place for two…
As Iran war reshapes the Middle East, Turkey’s regional role looks set to expand Expert comment LToremark 4 June 2026 Ankara’s deepening relations with Gulf countries and a potential rerouting of trade are among the factors likely to benefit Turkey. The Iran war is fundamentally redefining politics in the Middle East and upending the regional status…
Ethiopia needs more than an election to calm internal and regional conflict Expert comment thilton.drupal 28 May 2026 Ethiopia will hold elections on 1 June amid persistent instability and simmering regional tensions. Ethiopia’s election on 1 June is likely to be among the least competitive of the seven national elections held since multiparty…
China and Russia’s strategic duo endures – but its limits are clear Expert comment jon.wallace 21 May 2026 This week’s summit shows the relationship is resilient, rooted in shared interests. But China remains wary of commitments on various fronts. In the past six months, Beijing has emerged as a diplomatic crossroads for all permanent members of the…
Hormuz crisis could lead to constructive dialogue between ASEAN and China in the South China Sea Expert comment LToremark 15 May 2026 Oil shortages as a result of the Iran war present a unique opportunity for ASEAN chair the Philippines to make progress on a South China Sea Code of Conduct with China. And for Trump to strike a deal. The crisis in the…
US–Israel war on Iran: What’s happening inside Iran? 11 March 2026 — 11:30 TO 12:30 GMT Anonymous (not verified) 6 March 2026 Online In this webinar, speakers will assess the Iranian regime’s response to date and explore potential social, political, military and security trajectories for the country. In this webinar, speakers will assess the Iranian regime’s response to date and explore potential social,…
John Healey abandonó el gobierno tras acusar a Starmer de no destinar los recursos necesarios para fortalecer a las Fuerzas Armadas; su salida golpea al Ejecutivo cuestionado dentro del Partido Laborista
El sumo pontífice reclamó a las naciones de tránsito que no dejen “a los débiles en manos de redes criminales”
Alias La L, detenido este jueves en un operativo del OIJ, habría alquilado viviendas en Liberia y Cóbano como refugio, pero también como parte de una estrategia para expandir una presunta organización criminal vinculada con narcotráfico y homicidios en Puntarenas.
Miles de manifestantes salen a las calles de Tirana por duodécimo día consecutivo en una de las mayores protestas en el país de las últimas décadas
Kiev intensifica su ofensiva en el este ocupado para bloquear la lengua de tierra al norte del mar de Azov. Se desploma la llegada de turistas y escasea el combustible
Cincuenta y dos meses después de la invasión rusa, esta contienda ha transformado las estrategias de combate
Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on IsraelUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesPro-Palestine activists believe there could be a “sea change” in the Labour party’s approach to the crisis in the Middle East which could result in the government taking a tougher stance on Israel.Campaigners have pointed to the threat…
The deal to ship 250,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba could have eased an energy crisis. But the Trump administration says Vanguard Energy lacks the authorization to proceed.
En el pequeño enclave del Golfo Pérsico, se concentra cerca del 90% de las exportaciones de crudo iraní, lo que la convierte en una pieza estratégica del conflicto y en un riesgo para la estabilidad energética global
Robin Sharma explicó cómo las crisis y los momentos difíciles pueden transformarse en una fuente de sabiduría, fortaleza emocional y crecimiento personal.
Conozca los alimentos ricos en histamina, mitos del ayuno y los hábitos diarios que, según una nutricionista, detonan las crisis de dolor de cabeza.
El presidente de EEUU anunció 38 veces que la paz con Teherán estaba cerca, pero la realidad es que sus posturas cada día están más lejos Leer
El presidente de EEUU asegura que "las conversaciones y los puntos finales han sido aprobados" Leer
El presidente norteamericano aseguró que el entendimiento busca poner fin a la guerra y que la firma, aún sujeta a la redacción de documentos, podría concretarse en los próximos días con JD Vance como representante de Washington
El presidente estadounidense asegura que ha cancelado los ataques y que los últimos detalles de las negociaciones “han sido aprobados por todas las partes”
El presidente da marcha atrás y propone al fiscal Jay Clayton, antiguo presidente del regulador de los mercados, para sustituir a la dimitida Tulsi Gabbard
Ex miembro de la CIA y uno de los mayores especialistas estadounidenses en América Latina, lleva casi tres décadas analizando la relación de Washington con La Habana Leer
El presidente estadounidense explica que decidió cancelar los ataques después de que las negociaciones con Irán fueran "elevadas al más alto nivel de la cúpula iraní y aprobadas".
Se cree que la diabetes tipo 5 se desencadena por períodos prolongados de mala nutrición, especialmente en la infancia y la adolescencia. Pero los expertos aún no se han puesto de acuerdo sobre si existe como categoría aparte.
White House officials previewed the grounds where they’ll host a cage match to celebrate US President Trump’s birthday.
Iranian leadership has not confirmed claim, after the US president announced that planned strikes on Iran had been cancelled Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that Washington and Tehran were on the verge of signing a peace agreement, and announced that he was cancelling fresh missile strikes, after two days of escalating attacks on Iran that threatened to collapse the fragile ceasefire.His comments followed a new…
Government urged to reconsider proposal for 1,100 Afghans, currently stranded in Qatar, who worked with US forcesDozens of US lawmakers urged the Trump administration on Thursday to roll back any plans to ship to unsafe third countries Afghan nationals who worked with US forces during the war in their homeland.In a letter seen by Reuters, more than 80 House of Representatives members, including at least three…
Grande is the latest in a series of pop musicians including Sabrina Carpenter and SZA who have been angered by Trump administration videosAriana Grande has rebuked Donald Trump’s White House over use of her music in a video documenting the detaining of immigrants.Earlier this week, the White House posted a montage of ICE agents handcuffing and detaining people, with the caption “Bye-bye President Trump has…
Asia Pacific programme hosts event on Japanese foreign policy during the second Trump administration News release jon.wallace 19 March 2025 The event, the second in a series held at Japan House in London, discussed the impact of President Trump’s new administration on Japanese domestic politics and foreign policy. Ben Bland, Director of Chatham…
South Asia’s Gen Z revolutions now face difficult realities Expert comment thilton.drupal 11 June 2026 New governments in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka have popular mandates for change. But governance is proving challenging. Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka find themselves at a turning point. Their relatively new governments, brought to power in the…
Will Peru’s booming economy survive its latest election? Expert comment jon.wallace 4 June 2026 The Keiko-Sánchez contest in this Sunday’s runoff election could tip the country into a deeper crisis. It’s commonly noted that Peru has had eight presidents in the past 10 years. That neat data point, though, obscures the political and structural…
Rare earths are on Trump’s agenda in China. But US electronic waste offers an untapped source at home Expert comment thilton.drupal 14 May 2026 The US currently depends on China for crucial rare earth minerals and magnets. But its domestic electronic waste contains vast quantities of valuable magnets that could be reused and recycled to counter Beijing’s dominance. …
In conversation with Sir Michael Moritz 25 June 2026 — 17:00 TO 18:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 14 May 2026 Chatham House Sir Michael Moritz, one of the most influential figures in modern technology and investment, for a discussion with Bronwen Maddox, Chatham House Director and CEO, about his latest book Ausländer. Sir Michael Moritz, one of the most influential figures in modern technology and…
En un explosivo mensaje publicado en sus redes sociales, aseguró que golpeará a Irán “muy duramente” durante la noche y afirmó que buscará tomar el control de la isla de Kharg, el corazón de las exportaciones petroleras iraníes.
El gran escritor inglés Julian Barnes acaba de recibir el Premio Princesa de Asturias.Sus intentos por comprender vidas, propia y ajenas, entre el legado de Gustave Flaubert y la Inteligencia Artificial.
Se trata del denominado "Curso Internacional en Custodia de Mandatarios".Sorpresivamente se ausentaron los uniformados de Presidencia.
Conozca cuáles alimentos y rutinas diarias pueden aliviar la migraña, según una nutricionista
El gravamen del 10% está previsto que expire a finales de julio, a menos que el Congreso lo prorrogue. El gobierno de Trump ha iniciado gestiones para implementar para esa fecha nuevos aranceles más duraderos
Una copa gigante, artistas internacionales como Shakira y un mensaje de ‘Estamos listos’ marcaron el inicio oficial del Mundial 2026 en Ciudad de México.
La agencia de noticias iraní Fars, citando a una fuente anónima, afirmó que Teherán aún no ha aprobado un texto de acuerdo con Estados Unidos. ¿Qué está pasando?
Donald Trump prepara un evento de la UFC en el Jardín Sur de la Casa Blanca con la instalación de “The Claw”, una estructura especialmente construida para celebrar su 80º cumpleaños y el 250º aniversario de Estados Unidos.
Miles de trabajadores en India reciben pagos por grabarse realizando tareas domésticas. Sus videos entrenan robots de inteligencia artificial que buscan imitar movimientos humanos.
La baja productividad es un problema que, según los expertos, debería estar en la cabeza de cualquier presidente que quiera aumentar los ingresos de los colombianos y hacer la economía del país más competitiva en el mercado global.
El presidente atribuyó las tensiones económicas a la guerra con Irán; sus declaraciones provocaron una inmediata reacción demócrata y sembraron dudas sobre su estrategia de cara a las elecciones legislativa
La aparición de redes sobre zonas de aparcamiento próximas a Valdai revela el miedo a que Ucrania repita contra él una operación lanzada desde camiones Leer
FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump's attendance in doubt.
Trump cancels planned Iran attacks, saying talks are close to a result as Tehran reviews a proposed US deal.
A luxury resort backed by the US president’s family may be built on a wildlife-rich nature reserve in one of Europe’s poorest nationsIf the real estate dreams of a billionaire political family come true, an island in one of Europe’s poorest countries will become a luxury hotel complex, sweeping up stretches of the wildlife-rich nature reserve that sits across the water.No public consultation has taken place, but…
Stocks and government bonds make big gains on hopes energy shock could ease
Also in today’s newsletter: Europe’s defence stocks retreat and quantum computing
Malgré l’annonce d’un accord avec l’Iran par le président des Etats-Unis, le professeur à l’Ecole des études internationales avancées de l’université américaine Johns-Hopkins redoute une escalade militaire.
President Trump said he had called off new attacks on Iran and that a peace agreement could be signed this weekend. A spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry said, “Nothing has been finalized.”
The arrest of U Min Zin, a graduate student at U.C. Berkeley and founder of a research group in Myanmar, took place soon after President Trump met with Xi Jinping in China.
Mr. Trump said that Iran was close to signing a peace deal. So far, weeks of talks have failed to produce an agreement.
Analysts saw little prospect of either President Trump or Tehran backing down after days of exchanging fire.
President Donald Trump withdrew threats to take Iran’s most critical oil terminal “in the not too distant future,” after fresh attacks on U.S. bases in the region.
Trump juggles Iran, a World Cup, and a UFC cage fight.
But Iranian news reports that Tehran has not yet agreed to a deal.
The Trump administration is borrowing Russia’s “shadow fleet” tactics to get ships moving.
A recent history of the World Cup suggests the tournament can triumph over Trump.
If Jair Bolsonaro was Trump of the Tropics, is Lula the Bossa Nova Biden? Expert comment jon.wallace 14 May 2026 Beyond the drama of two rival populists, it is crime policy that may swing Brazil’s October election. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, is running for re-election in October. Lula’s leftist Workers Party (PT) has governed…
Even as Trump's intervention raised hopes of a resolution, Kuwait reported Iran targeted its territory and damaged an airport radar forcing an airspace closure
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The message from the U.S. ambassador in Ottawa seems to be that Canadians should ignore whatever comes out of the White House
El país deberá entrar en una nueva etapa que cierre años de inestabilidad política, con tres presidentes expulsados del poder en los últimos cinco años debido, en gran medida, a las maniobras clientelares de un Congreso dominado notoriamente por esta dirigente.
El Estadio de la Ciudad de México (Estadio Azteca) se transformó en el escenario de una celebración histórica, la cual recibió a artistas internacionales y miles de aficionados en la apertura del Mundial 2026.