The Church of England has named Sarah Mullally as the next archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to be appointed to the Church’s most senior office. Mullally, 63, will become the spiritual head of 85 million Anglicans globally, and like her predecessors will face a Communion divided over several issues, including the role of women … Read moreChurch of England names first female archbishop of Canterbury
The United Kingdom‘s Metropolitan Police has said a pro-Palestine protest planned in central London this weekend following an attack on a synagogue in Manchester should not go ahead, raising concerns over the allocation of police resources at a volatile time for the British capital’s communities. Protest group Defend Our Juries plans to hold a demonstration … Read moreUK police urge cancellation of Palestine protest after Manchester attack
Last week the European Commission said it was preparing to introduce tariffs on Russian oil imports entering the EU through Hungary and Slovakia. It comes as US President Donald Trump has piled pressure on NATO members to stop buying Russian energy, in a bid to end the Russia-Ukraine war. At the UN last week he … Read moreHow much of Europe’s oil and gas still comes from Russia?
Taylor Swift has dropped her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, and already, it is the most pre-saved album ever on the Spotify streaming platform. Showgirl even broke the record set last year by none other than Swift’s last album, The Tortured Poets Department. The 35-year-old artist reunited with Swedish hitmakers Max Martin … Read moreTaylor Swift’s 12th studio album Showgirl shatters Spotify record