‘Pre-war’ era propaganda from top brass reveals strategic problems for Britain's rulers
NICK WRIGHT looks at why General Sir Patrick Sanders is plugging conscription in light of Britain's shifting military outlook
The welcome news that Cuba has finally been removed from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list is tempered by the fact that Donald Trump, the man who put it there, is returning to the White House, warns NATASHA HICKMAN
Thanks to impressive progress in Britain with wind and solar generation, clean electricity now costs a fraction of the price of gas — yet the current system keeps bills artificially high to protect fossil fuels, writes TOM HARDY
By spreading race-based conspiracy theories, the billionaire tycoon turned right-wing provocateur has been seriously undermining the case against those who really did let victims of the grooming gangs down, writes SOLOMON HUGHES
Many Western countries are grappling with deep political instability. What are the causes of this, and what could be a possible way forward? asks MARC VANDEPITTE
KEITH BENNETT explains why, despite its present meagre economic outcomes, an honest and fruitful partnership with China is worth pursuing
Nick Wright talks to photographer and author JANINA STRUK
THE Establishment is in panic mode after army brass hats warned that the forced recruitment of hundreds of thousands was “essential” for a war against Russia.
Number 10 rushed to say Rishi Sunak did not share the views of army chief General Sir Patrick Sanders and insisted there are no plans to reintroduce conscription.
The general’s speech to a military conference was published by the army's own press operation but an embarrassing clash developed after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) rubbished the soon-to-be-retired army chief views.
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