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Maybe, Mr Hancock, though I am not convinced: I didn’t break Covid rules when kissing aide, says Matt Hancock Ex-minister explains why he resigned last year after CCTV showed him embracing adviser Gina Coladangelo But is canoodling acceptable behaviour in the office under normal Civil Service...

I reflect that some of my earliest memories were of travelling along the corridors (autobahn and rail) through Russian-occupied East Germany. Of course, the Berlin airlift had shown how sensitive a transport corridor can be to the whims of those in charge of the country through which they pass...

Belarus. And pretty much no-one else.

Turkey seems to have no problem stopping them now: Turkey’s foreign ministry has signalled that it intends to block Russian warships from passing through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits that lead to the Black Sea, a shift in Turkey’s formerly neutral position where officials underlined...

Interesting post on Twitter re closure of airpaces to Russia: Dave Keating @DaveKeating Russian planes can no longer fly West. An Aeroflot plane carrying civilians is reported to have just made a dramatic u-turn over the Baltic Sea as airspace was closed.

Not at all clear what Musk has done. I'd have thought the primary limiting factor would have been availability of devices to communicate with such satellites, rather than location of the satellites. Ukraine needs a large shipment of appropriate devices. And then wait to see Russian attempts...

I'm not in the least convinced that Russia wouldn't shoot retreating Russian soldiers. Certainly, I'd believe it at the level of individuals.

In general, I think you are right. It is specifically holiday use - where owners might wish to offer on-site charging (especially welcome at the end of a long journey - with the reassurance that they don't have to immediately seek a charger the next morning). Also, knowing that the payment will...

I see Russia is threatening to bring back the death penalty. As if they haven't already for the citizens of Ukraine, people who live in Salisbury, Georgia, etc., etc. And even their own military.

Very interesting, thanks. I think my county is very aware of charging because of people who come on holiday. Whilst other parts of the UK might adopt EVs faster and in greater numbers, those same people will want to charge while on holiday. What is the situation regarding places like B&Bs...

Were those the ones that didn't get delivered to Iran - after them paying 400 million?

Has Putin really got miles of video of Trump? Trump praises ‘genius’ Putin for moving troops to eastern Ukraine Former president says Russian leader made ‘very savvy’ decision to recognise two territories of eastern Ukraine as independent...

I quote: As early as the 9th century, Shchi has been a staple on the Russian table. Russians have a proverb that states “Щи да каша – пища наша.” (Shchi da kasha – pishcha nasha “Shchi and kasha are our staples”). I learned that saying in about 1962.

My experience of Russians was back in the early 1960s - and as a young child. The British were, well, British. OK, but not so approachable. The Americans were brash and loud. The French seemed to be reticent. The Russians were so friendly and warm. Would I trust them - not an inch! But that is...

Who knows without trying it out? World-first smart hydrogen hybrid heating system is unveiled in Pembrokeshire The world’s first smart hydrogen hybrid heating system has been demonstrated in Pembrokeshire proving technology that could help the UK get to Net Zero. The trial was...

That lithium stuff... João Mendes Cabeças, the captain of the nearest port in the Azorean island of Faial, told Reuters over the weekend that lithium-ion batteries in the electric vehicles were “keeping the fire alive”, adding that specialist equipment was required to extinguish it. It was not...

Good to see a PM in control of everything: Steven Swinford @Steven_Swinford · 20m Sajid Javid in stand off with Rishi Sunak over covid testing Javid said to be pushing for DH to be allowed reprioritise existing funding so it can continue with Covid surveillance Extraordinary given ministers...

I agree that we could be approaching the end of monarchy. At least, the end of it as anything other than a set of titles some families squabble over. I see the complete failure of the crown to act regarding Johnson's prorogation, etc., as being another nail. We need some way of overseeing these...

Might have to adopt the Lenin approach if she doesn't.

I see Trump's twitter-alike Truth Social (aka Trump Pravda) is launching: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/truth-social/id1586018825 I see it wants to collect my browsing history! Data Linked to You The following data may be collected and linked to your identity...