Elon Musk brands Starmer 'two-tier Keir'

German Election Results : Scholz Concedes Defeat As CDU/CSU Wins, AFD Secures Second-Place Finish

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat as the CDU/CSU secures victory in Germanys national election. The right-wing AfD made history by finishing second with 20.4% of the vote, marking its strongest national result ever. Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, vowed swift government formation, rejecting any coalition with Scholz’s SPD, which suffered its worst result since WWII. The election, dominated by migration debates, saw international figures like Elon Musk and J.D. Vance weigh in. Analysts predict a CDU led coalition but remain uncertain about Scholzs future role. #GermanyElection #Scholz #CDU #AfD #Germany #Politics #ElectionResults #GermanyVotes #FriedrichMerz #OlafScholz #GermanPolitics #Election2025 #AngelaMerkel #RightWing #SPD #AfDResults #EuropeNews #Merkel #GermanyUpdates #WorldPolitics ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.334~

Bannon’s ‘Nazi’ Salute At CPAC 2025 Spark Outrage As French Far-Right Leader Bardella Cancels Speech

At CPAC 2025, Steve Bannon sparked controversy with a gesture resembling a Nazi salute, drawing backlash from the Anti-Defamation League and far-right figures. French National Rally leader Jordan Bardella canceled his speech, citing Bannon’s “allusion to Nazi ideology.” While Bannon dismissed the claim, saying it was a simple wave, critics remain unconvinced. The incident underscores growing divides within the global right and CPAC’s shift towards a Trump-centric rally, with discussions also revolving around Musk’s controversial presence and the 2028 election. #CPAC2025 #SteveBannon #BannonSalute #Trump #FarRight #CPACControversy #JordanBardella #NaziSalute #Politics #MAGA #BannonCPAC #USPolitics #ADL #ConservativePolitics #BannonSpeech #CPACNews #BannonTrump #Musk #Trump2028 #BardellaCPAC ~HT.178~

Tories: Ukraine peace deal cannot be win for Russia

Ahead of Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with Donald Trump this week, Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge says there cannot be a Ukraine peace settlement that is seen as a "win for Russia". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

PM: Britain will take a leading responsibility in Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer receives a standing ovation as he states the “Scottish people stand with the people of Ukraine”. Speaking at the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow the prime minister says: "Nobody wants the bloodshed to continue, least of all the Ukrainians”. Sir Keir insists “Britain will take a leading responsibility, we have to be ready to play our role if a force is required in Ukraine, once a peace agreement is reached”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Lithuanian defense minister urges Europe to be 'armed to the teeth' amid US-Russia talks

Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovilė Sakalienė says Europe needs to be "armed to the teeth" now that the US is pivoting away from its traditional transatlantic alliance. She explained to Euronews how her family was exiled in Siberia by the Soviet Union. And why Europe needs to defend itself.

Zelenskyy congratulates Baltic countries as they disconnect from Soviet-era power grid

The switchover to the European electricity network, which Baltic leaders said held geopolitical and symbolic significance, came more than three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Baltic states cut Russian electricity ties, ending decades of reliance

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia all disconnected from the Soviet-era grid on Saturday morning and will merge with the European energy system on Sunday.

Baltic nations end electricity ties to Russia through Soviet-era grid and tightening EU ties

After the disconnection plans were announced, propaganda campaigns cropped up on social media and in printed leaflets in city streets that issued fake-news warnings about blackouts, severe energy shortages and sky-high energy bills for consumers.

‘U.S, UK Give No F**k About Kyiv’: Furious Zelensky Regrets Ukraine’s Lack Of Nuclear Weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed regret over his country’s decision to relinquish its nuclear weapons in an interview, stating that Ukraine's lack of nuclear deterrence has left it vulnerable. Zelensky criticized the U.S., the U.K., and other security guarantors for failing to uphold their promises under the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, which assured Ukraine’s security in exchange for giving up its nuclear arsenal. He used strong language to express his frustration, stating that the guarantors "didn’t give a f**k" about Ukraine's sovereignty or security. Zelensky further reflected on the collapse of the Soviet Union, when Ukraine inherited a significant nuclear stockpile, only to give it up in exchange for security assurances that, according to him, were never honored. He emphasized that if Ukraine had retained its nuclear capabilities, it would have been in a stronger position to deter Russia's aggression. #ZelenskyRegret #UkraineNuclearWeapons #BudapestMemorandum #UkraineSovereignty #ZelenskySpeech #SecurityGuarantees #UkraineSecurity #NuclearDeterrence #USUKCriticism #UkraineFrustration #RussiaAggression #NuclearDisarmament #UkraineCrisis #ZelenskyBlasts #GlobalSecurity ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~

MP Mike Amesbury taken to prison after sentencing

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been taken to HMP Altcourse in Liverpool as he begins his 10-week sentence for punching a man in the street in Frodsham, Cheshire, last October. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ukrainian church service in London marks three years of war

A Ukrainian church in central London has held a prayer service to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Hymns, prayers and a commemorative candle lighting were delivered during the hour-long interfaith service at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Westminster on Monday. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Suspended MP Mike Amesbury arrives at court for sentencing

Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury arrives at Chester Magistrates' Court for sentencing, after being found guilty of punching a man following a row in the street. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

UK and US not ‘heading in two directions’ over Ukraine

Security Minister Dan Jarvis says he doesn’t think the UK and US are “heading in two directions” over their pursuit of peace between Ukraine and Russia. The Home Office has also announced a new package of sanctions which will see Russian “elites” with links to the Kremlin prevented from entering the UK. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Minister: We absolutely will get to two and half percent

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the government is “determined to get to two and half percent” of GDP for defence spending which she says is “very ambitious”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn