In response to claims by Russian media agencies, Ukraine denies bombing separatist positions in the east of the country. Earlier in the day, a sudden wave of risk aversion rocked markets after Sputnik reported that Ukrainian military forces fired mortars and grenades at four towns in the Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR), which is in the […]
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Putin stresses his desire to negotiate
A Kremlin spokesman said on Wednesday that the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, is emphasizing his desire to negotiateas reported by Reuters. Additional comments “It is positive that the president of the United States shows a willingness to talk“. “It is welcome that Biden is thinking of the Russian people.” “It would even better if Biden […]
Iron fist on the Philippines
This article is published in issue 48 of Vanity Fair on newsstands until November 30, 2021. The son of a dictator, a former actor and a former boxing champion. In order: «Bongbong» Marcos jr, Isko Moreno and Manny Pacquiao, in addition to the current vice president Leni Robredo, who firmly holds the reins of the […]
Kim Jong-un, in North Korea a new style ban: stop the leather coat
The list of prohibitions on personal style of North Korean citizens, compiled by Kim Jong-un in person, she just got a voice out: i leather coats. A list that, in recent years, has included clothing such as skinny jeans, considered an emblem of provocation and capitalism, but also all types of piercings and haircuts such […]
From Draghi’s basketball to Putin’s judo, politicians play sports
Even politics, taking it broadly, is a sport, but if you do, well, politics then you don’t have time to play sports. In fact, politicians are almost always the ones in the stands to applaud the exploits of others, while sporting memories date back to the time of adolescence. Prime Minister Mario Draghi, speaking to […]
Frost says Northern Ireland Protocol deal ‘can be done’ with EU before Christmas
British Brexit Minister David Frost has told BBC News that he believes that an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol “can be done” with the European Union (EU) before Christmas. Frost said he agrees with the opinion of Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney, but has added that if “done” depends on whether the agreement solves […]
QAnon for beginners: what you need to know right away to understand the sect and America
Do you remember the election lost by Donald Trump, and the whole story of the denial of the result until the tragic assault on Capitol Hill on January 6, 2021? Do you remember Jacob Chansley, the shaman (whose exemplary sentence has just been sought), standing on Nancy Pelosi’s desk, Trump doing nothing to stop terrorists? […]
Maki, daughter of Nelson Mandela: “Fashion is more powerful than words”
Although it is simplistic to describe it in words, Nelson Mandela he was – and still is – a legendary political and human figure, whose struggles and values never cease to echo over the decades. An incredible story that his family continues to tell and celebrate… too through fashion: on the occasion of the Torino […]
Does Fedez (really) go into politics?
The question, given the many causes he has supported in recent years putting his face to it, they have asked him several times, but Fedez, on his possible involvement in politics, he has always hinted that he wanted to stay away from it. At least until now. According to reports from the Courier service, it […]
Coming out of the former minister Spadafora: «I’m gay. Now I’ll be a little happier and freer “
«I hope, from tomorrow, to be considered for what I do, for how I do it, the same man as always for my family, for my friends. Maybe from tomorrow I’ll just be happier because I’ll be freer ». Former Minister of Sport Vincenzo Spadafora concludes his speech with these words a What’s the weather […]