An agreement has been signed bringing an end to the Russian concession in Tartus and Latakia. But crude oil, wheat and the veto power at the UN remain the Kremlin’s leverage to keep a foothold in the country

In an interview with the ABC network, the New York MP distances herself from the more controversial ideas of the American Democratic Socialists, presenting herself as a unifying figure

An earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck the country this morning. According to the Colombian Geological Survey, it is one of the strongest earthquakes of the last ten years. The death toll stands at at least 70. Tajani: “At present, there are no reports of any Italians being involved.”

Italy and Spain have common interests in Europe; to scupper the agreement on the Ceuta deal is a bizarre mistake, a propaganda stunt that echoes like a gigantic belch. Meloni cannot simply deny her immigration policy in this way

The US president first promised Ukraine interceptors, then reneged on the promise because “we need them too”. This U-turn leaves Kyiv exposed to Russian missiles, whilst, one year on from Anchorage, negotiations remain at a standstill

A war of words between Spain and Italy. Palazzo Chigi: “We will not accept ultimatums” and the borders will remain closed until 15 August. The Interior Ministry’s stance. Salvini attacks the Spanish Prime Minister: “Shut up and control your own borders”. And on the Interior Ministry: “I won’t be announcing my visit to Pontida”

The US economy continues to grow whilst creating very few new jobs. And a weak labour market reduces the likelihood of monetary tightening, which had seemed increasingly likely following the Fed’s July meeting

The ‘intellectual frauds’ exposed by Alan Sokal and the ‘little Mozart’ of diversity who has resigned. Someone who didn’t cheat by breaking the rules; if anything, he understood the game