G20: Xi Jinping’s snub of summit the latest in escalation of ambition between two assertive powers: It might be tempting to connect Xi Jinping’s refusal to attend the G20 summit in India with continuing border tensions. These reached a peak recently when China released an “official map” claiming as its territory several areas that have …
‘Leeds 2023’: can investment in culture improve a city’s health? Yes, but more ambition is needed: The city of Leeds under a rainbow. Lison Zhao/Unsplash With an ageing population, NHS England waiting lists are shockingly high. Amid a national mental health crisis, it makes sense to look for creative solutions. There is a growing interest …
Keir Starmer’s conference speech offered a clearer ideological position – even more ambition will now be needed: One thing was very clear from Keir Starmer’s conference speech in Liverpool: Conservative prime minister Liz Truss’s policy choices are helping the Labour leader define a clearer ideological position. A key dividing line, reiterated by Starmer throughout this …
Ukraine war: Nato summit to meet in a world reordered by Russian aggression and Chinese ambition: Leaders of Nato’s 30 nations meet in Madrid at the end of June for what the secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, has dubbed an “historic and transformative” summit. The war in Ukraine provides the backdrop, but preparations for the meeting …
South Africa in the news: Have Orlando Pirates shown a lack of ambition?: It’s not very likely that any of Orlando Pirates’ new signings will start in the club’s first match of the season – their MTN8 quarter-final showdown with Swallows FC at the Orlando Stadium on …: “South Africa” – BingNews Digital training can …
Climate Ambition Summit showed how much the pandemic has cost momentum on climate change: Without the pomp and protests of an actual summit, world leaders met online on Saturday December 12 2020 – the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement – to talk about action on climate change. The challenge before them was stark: even …
South Africa in the news: Bafana Bafana forward Tau on when he will realise his Premier League ambition: Bafana Bafana forward Percy Tau says he will continue to work hard in order to realise his dream of playing in the Premier League.: “South Africa” – BingNews The Latest: French protest virus ban on religious services: …