Author: Helen Livingstone

The UK newspapers have highlighted the seven-year public inquiry into the tragic Grenfell Tower fire of 2017, finding that the deaths of 72 individuals were avoidable due to years of negligence by the central government and deceitful practices by companies producing combustible cladding. The Guardian focused on the disaster being caused by “dishonesty and greed,” while the Times emphasized the need for criminal charges against those responsible. The Financial Times pointed out the failures and deceits that led to the tragedy, highlighting the prioritization of deregulation over safety. Other papers like the Daily Express and Sun demand justice for the…

Welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of Vladimir Putin’s visit to China In the wake of his country’s military actions in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the city of Harbin in China, known as “Little Moscow” for its historical ties to Russia. His visit, alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, underscores the deep economic and military connections between the two nations. The itinerary includes the opening of a Russia-China trade expo, symbolizing the strengthening of economic cooperation. Both leaders have also pledged to deepen military ties, solidifying the bond between Russia and China amid geopolitical tensions. As the two leaders…