Ukraine, The Times: 'Willing' Meeting Discusses Plans for Peace Force with Over 10 Soldiers
According to the British newspaper "The Times" in the virtual meeting of the so-called coalition of the "willing" the British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has reportedly discussed plans for a Western peacekeeping force of more than 10 troops to be sent to Ukraine following a potential truce. The Sunday edition of the paper explains that “two minesweepers, transferred from the Royal Navy to the Ukrainian fleet last year, are also taking part in training exercises, ready to be deployed to the Black Sea in the event of a ceasefire”. The ships “were unable to enter during the war because the Bosphorus Strait was closed”. Senior government sources, The Times continues, have said that Prime Minister Starmer has received “far more” support than the three countries that originally offered to provide ground troops, although it is likely that the bulk of the force will come from the UK and France. Read also other news on Nova NewsClick here and receive updates on WhatsAppFollow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 16:15 UTC
MAGA fans outraged as Dodgers told to shun Donald Trump's White House invitation after Word Series win
As the reigning World Series Champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to receive an invitation from President Donald Trump. The Dodgers sealed World Series glory last Fall when they routed the New York Yankees in a dominant 5-1 series win. Ordinarily, this would earn them the customary White House visit afforded to US sports teams to honor their victories. However, the Los Angeles Times has suggested that Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and co. should shun the traditional trip to the White House. The Times recalled that Betts skipped the customary visit in 2019 following his World Series win with the Boston Red Sox.
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 14:36 UTC
UK tells allies it may send 10,000 troops to Ukraine, The Times says
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented plans for a Western peacekeeping force of over 10,000 soldiers for Ukraine during a meeting of the leaders of the coalition of the willing on 15 March. Source: The Times, citing sources in the UK government, as reported by European PravdaDetails: Sources cited by The Times indicated that the total size of the peacekeeping force for Ukraine will "definitely exceed the 10,000 troops" that London is prepared to contribute. Overall, around 35 countries agreed to supply weapons, logistical, and intelligence support for the potential peacekeeping mission during Saturday’s meeting, The Times reports. Military officials are set to meet in the UK on Thursday to consider ways to reinforce the future peace agreement. However, Starmer added that any post-ceasefire plans for Ukraine would need to involve cooperation with the United States.
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 14:08 UTC
We live in terrifying & uncertain times – this is why King Charles and Prince William are more important than ever
When King Charles met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, fresh from his bruising humiliation in the Oval Office, it mattered. In the great tide of history, did it matter a damn that King Charles and President Zelensky took tea together in Sandringham’s Saloon room? The King meets Zelensky and the prince meets the troops because, whatever Trump may believe, some things matter more than the next deal. And when the King honours President Trump on a second state visit to this country, America and the world will be reminded of the values we still share. 8 Donald Trump taking ownership of his new Tesla Credit: SplashBut sales of Tesla are down around the world.
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 13:41 UTC
The Rosebery pub in Norwich to hold beer festival in June
Located on Rosebery Road in the NR3 area, the car park of the Rosebery will be transformed into a mini festival site for the event, aptly named Casks in the Car Park. Owners Jessie and Tim Dodd (Image: The Rosebery) The Rosebery is run by husband-and-wife team Jessie and Tim Dodd, who are also behind The Marlborough Arms and The Dog House. The festival will celebrate local and national ales (Image: The Rosebery) “We’ve wanted to do something like this for years,” said Jessie. The Rosebery Pub (Image: The Rosebery) DJs will provide a chilled vibe throughout the afternoons and evenings, with local band Dirty Havana closing the festival on Sunday with an acoustic set. The festival also coincides with the broader Norwich Ale Festival, making it a perfect weekend for beer lovers.
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 13:16 UTC
Trump Orders U.S. Strikes Against Houthi Militant Sites in Yemen
The United States carried out large-scale military strikes on Saturday against dozens of targets in Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, President Trump announced. It was the opening salvo in what senior American officials said was a new offensive against the militants and a strong message to Iran, as Mr. Trump seeks a nuclear deal with its government. Air and naval strikes ordered by Mr. Trump hit radars, air defenses, and missile and drone systems in an effort to open international shipping lanes in the Red Sea that the Houthis have disrupted for months with their own attacks. The Biden administration conducted several strikes against the Houthis but largely failed to restore stability to the region. Mr. Trump wants to broker a deal with Iran to prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon, but has left open the possibility of military action if the Iranians rebuff negotiations.
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 12:55 UTC
Chinese Grand Prix practice, sprint, qualifying and race times, UK times, plus weather forecast
Round two of the 2025 Formula 1 season heads to the Shanghai International Circuit for the Chinese Grand Prix from 21-23 March. China is the first of six sprint events this season, with Miami, Belgium, Austin, Brazil and Qatar hosting the other five. Tyre supplier Pirelli has chosen the C2 (white, hard), C3 (yellow, medium) and C4 (red, soft) compounds for the 56-lap race in Shanghai. Sunday's race starts at 07:00 GMT. McLaren's Lando Norris triumphed in an incident-packed Australian Grand Prix, beating world champion Max Verstappen and Mercedes' George Russell to take victory in treacherous conditions.
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 12:46 UTC
Arrested Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil worked for UNRWA and UK government
AP photoMahmoud Khalil: In His Own WordsMahmoud Khalil , the 30-year-old Palestinian-Syrian activist, arrested by ICE agents has been working for the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for four years while pursuing his graduate degree at Columbia University . New information about his background before becoming a student leader in last spring’s disruptive campus protests has surfaced.Born in 1995, Khalil grew up in a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria. After fleeing to Lebanon during the civil war, he earned a computer science degree and later worked at the UK embassy’s Syria office in Beirut. From June to November 2023, he worked for UNRWA.Before working for UNRWA, Khalil held a senior position at the UK’s Syria office in Lebanon, which would have required a strict background check and "rigorous security clearance," according to Andrew Waller, a former colleague of Khalil who spoke to The Guardian. Khalil’s attorneys on the other hand claim his detention violates his First Amendment right to free speech, calling it “retaliation” by the Trump administration for his political views.
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 11:52 UTC
Council tells struggling Birmingham pubs 'evolve with the times or be left behind'
Council tells struggling Birmingham pubs 'evolve with the times or be left behind'Digbeth pubs have blamed the authority for 'killing off' their historic venuesRoad works and a bus gate outside The Moseley Arms (Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live )Birmingham City Council's transport boss has told struggling pubs fearing they could go under that they 'need to evolve' with the times or be left behind. Digbeth pub owners say Birmingham City Council is "killing" their businesses (Image: Nick Wilkinson/BirminghamLive )In response to the publicans' concerns, Coun Mahmood said they needed to "evolve" with a changing city. The cabinet member for environment and transport said: "The city centre is evolving and the food and beverage offer needs to evolve with it. "You never know which way the council will shut the roads next," she said. Article continues belowWhen asked what action he would like to see from the cash-strapped council, Patrick said: "We need communication; actual support.
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 11:31 UTC
When do clocks go forward UK? Date clocks change in 2025
Each year the clocks are moved back in autumn and moved forward again in spring, yet many of us still get caught out by an hour. The clocks moving forward in spring will mark the start of British summer as we move from Greenwich Mean Time to British Summer Time. When do the clocks go forward in 2025? The clocks always go forward at 1am on the final Sunday of March which this year falls on Sunday, March 30. The principal reason we change the clocks is to get the most out of the daylight.
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 11:02 UTC
'Shocking' new blow for elderly British couple jailed by the Taliban in Afghanistan - as family say they have been moved to a maximum security prison and separated from each other
An elderly British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan have been separated and moved to a maximum security prison in a 'shocking escalation' of their plight, their concerned daughter has revealed. Describing their detention as 'cruel' and 'unjust', Entwhistle pleaded with the Taliban to release her parents without further delay. Last month, a Taliban spokesman said the couple, who hold Afghan passports, would be released 'soon'. Describing the British couple, the employee said: 'They are the most honourable people I have ever met in my life. Taliban authorities have banned post-primary education for girls and women, restricted employment and blocked access to parks and other public places.
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 11:00 UTC
Britain's Got Talent fans complain as show pulled from ITV
The 18th series of the popular ITV talent show began late last month (February). Britain's Got Talent may not be the telly this weekend, but we *promise* we'll make up for it next weekend! pic.twitter.com/47fyqU1bUz — BGT (@BGT) March 15, 2025One fan, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: "Britain's got talent not on tonight so I am a little bit p****d about that. Britain's Got Talent will return to it's usual Saturday night slot next weekend. The next episode of Britain's Got Talent will air at 7pm on ITV, ITVX and STV next Saturday (March 22).
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 10:09 UTC
UK’s new ‘Nostradamus’ made a chilling prediction using ancient Indian astrology - and it turned true!
Smoke billows from the MV Solong cargo ship in the North Sea, off the Yorkshire coast, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, England. (Dan Kitwood/Pool Photo via AP)What is Nadi astrology? Craig Hamilton-Parker , also known as the ‘Prophet of Doom’, eerily predicted a major maritime disaster in the North Sea Using Nadi astrology, an ancient Indian prophecy method, the New Nostradamus foresaw the oil tanker accident and shared it in his YouTube video on March 4. Meanwhile, all 23 crew members of the Stena Immaculate were rescued.Nadi astrology is an ancient form of astrology originating in the southern part of India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. "Previously, Mr. Hamilton-Parker and his wife, Jane, have made predictions about the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 05:20 UTC
Dicksons: A taste of tradition
He says: “It was a very strong business, but naturally without direction, and we blundered around in the dark for a bit. Then, anticipating significant legal changes to food hygiene and preparation under new EU regulations in 1990, Dicksons moved again to its current headquarters off Boldon Lane. Two years after setting up a family council, Dicksons was named Coutts’ UK Family Business of the Year in 2010. “The ice cream parlour closed when I was ten, but we spent Saturdays there as children. “I suppose my love of food was inevitable, as I was exposed to it on both sides of the family – ice cream on one side, pies and sausages on the other.
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 05:13 UTC
Newly launched think tank looks to focus on the 'true' North
Former Carlisle MP John Stevenson launched his newest venture last week, the True North think tank, which will develop ambitious policy ideas and initiatives to benefit the north east and Cumbria. "First of all it's an opportunity to produce articles on topical issues and public policy," said Mr Stevenson, who is the chair of the group. True North views devolution as a path to accelerate economic growth and reduce the income gap in the region. (Image: LDR Service)The current make-up of the team at True North leans Conservative, however, they're keen to work with people from across the political spectrum. "It [True North] will probably have a potential centre-right emphasis, but actually it's about the common ground," said Mr Stevenson.
Source:The Times
March 16, 2025 05:02 UTC