Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Anatoly Antonov gave a thumbs up as he left the Russian Embassy in Washington on Saturday amid the war of words between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin. Antonov’s recall comes days after Biden referred to Russian president Vladimir Putin as a ‘killer’ and Russia recalled the ambassador in response. The … Read more
Remains of a high-ranking Mayan man who lived 1,300 years ago have been discovered in Mexico and experts have now built up a timeline of his life. The man, believed to be a diplomat called Ajpach’ Waal, was instrumental in forging an unlikely alliance between two powerful dynasties in the eighth century. He was from … Read more
China renews its attacks on British ambassador in row over media freedom and fake news as it accuses her of ‘prejudice and double standards’ Communist regime summoned Dame Caroline Wilson over essay on free press Beijing accused Dame Caroline of anti-China arrogance, bias and manipulation Ambassador penned article arguing foreign media in China was under … Read more
French ambassador says Boris Johnson is an ‘unrepentant liar’ who has damaged Britain’s global influence in extraordinary personal attack Sylvie Bermann, who was Paris’s most senior diplomat in the UK from 2014-2017 She has warned Britain will have a diminished role on the world stage after Brexit She said Britain’s much touted ‘special relationship’ with … Read more
Beijing has rebuked Britain’s ambassador to China for publishing an article defending the role of a free press. Caroline Wilson, who took up her post in Beijing last year, penned a post on Chinese social media after a number of newspapers accused foreign journalists of being ‘China haters’ for publishing reports that were critical of … Read more
Former French ambassador Sylvie Bermann brands Boris Johnson an ‘inveterate liar’ and slates Brexiteers for demanding gratitude for the ‘myth’ that Britain liberated Europe in the Second World War Sylvie Bermann said Mr Johnson is a man who uses ‘lies to embellish reality’ She also took aim at hardline eurosceptics in a new book, Goodbye … Read more
Italian ambassador is killed in attack on UN convoy in DR Congo By Chris Pleasance for MailOnline and Afp Published: 11:56 GMT, 22 February 2021 | Updated: 12:06 GMT, 22 February 2021 The Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo has been killed DURING an attack on a UN convoy. Luca Attanasio, 44, died … Read more
Harvey Price has been announced as a new ambassador for Mencap charity as he reveals his hopes to raise awareness for learning disabilities. Katie Price’s son Harvey, 18, admitted he was ‘so happy’ to take on the new role and said he hopes to combat online trolling and become a voice for his generation. Speaking … Read more
Charm offensive from ‘Your boy in Hanoi’: US ambassador to Vietnam releases rap song to stunned local audience ahead of Lunar New Year Daniel Kritenbrink has set Vietnamese internet alight with his endearing rap The video, released on Tuesday, shows the diplomat walking through the streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city rhyming a … Read more
Disney chairman Bob Iger; James Costos, a close friend of Barack Obama with ties to Hollywood; and Ted Kaufman, Joe Biden’s loyal aide, are emerging as the front runners for the coveted position of U.S. ambassador to London. The appointment is the most prestigious in the president – and the Senate’s – gift: the ambassador … Read more