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16 Nov 1985

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Australia

Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese announces engagement

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has asked his long-time partner Jodie Haydon to marry him, potentially becoming the first Australian leader to tie the knot while in office.

15 Feb 2024 - 4:05PMvideocam

Nordic nations

Finland shutting last border crossing to Russia amid migrant surge

29 Nov 2023 - 2:15AM

Fame and celebrity

Geri Halliwell-Horner’s journey from Ginger Spice to novelist – interview

10 Oct 2023 - 6:00AM

Paris Fashion Week

Style’s 18 favourite celebrity looks at PFW, from Kim K to Wang Yibo

A-listers brought their A-game to Paris Fashion Week – here are some of Style’s favourite looks this year, from Blackpink’s Jennie’s Chanel ‘fit to Kylie Jenner’s Schiaparelli gown

7 Oct 2023 - 7:00AM

Sydney Sweeney, Jisoo and Anya Taylor-Joy wore some of our favourite looks to Paris Fashion Week this year. Photos: @miumiu/Instagram, Getty Images, AFP

Fame and celebrity

15 of David Beckham’s most career-defining moments in football history

Becks has had a prolific career in football and pop culture, to say the least – here’s a look back at his life and legacy with the sport upon the release of Netflix’s new docuseries, Beckham

10 Oct 2023 - 4:34PM

Celebrity children

Netflix’s Beckham: who are Posh and Becks’ 4 kids and where are they today?

The just-released docuseries goes beyond David’s career, delving into his life with wife and Spice Girls icon Victoria, and his kids, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper

5 Oct 2023 - 8:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Sanna Marin’s fabulous post-prime-minister lifestyle, from PFW to Barbiecore

Sanna Marin may have left office earlier this year, but that doesn’t mean she’s been any less busy – the former PM of Finland has been attending fashion weeks, festivals and more

5 Oct 2023 - 4:31AM

Sanna Marin is enjoying her post-office lifestyle. Photo: @sannamarin/Instagram

United States

One is 81, the other is 80. Are America’s leaders too old?

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s unexplained freezeup this week is the latest reminder that America’s most powerful political leaders are much older than many in other democracies.

28 Jul 2023 - 1:35PMvideocam

Nordic nations

Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin files for divorce

The leader, who is about to leave office after losing a general election, says she is ‘still best friends’ with husband Markus Raikkonen.

11 May 2023 - 9:53AM

Nato

Moscow to boost defences at joint border if Nato deploys troops in Finland

Moscow would respond to Finland becoming Nato’s member by bolstering its defences if needed and ‘take addition steps to ensure Russia’s military security’.

3 Apr 2023 - 9:11PMvideocam

A vacuum cleaner truck cleans the square where an empty flag pole stands between flags of Nato members waiting for the raising ceremony for Finland’s accession to the bloc, outside the Nato headquarters in Brussels. Photo: EPA-EFE

Nordic nations

Finland’s left-wing PM Sanna Marin concedes defeat

‘We got the biggest mandate,’ NCP leader Petteri Orpo said in a speech to followers, vowing to ‘fix Finland’ and its economy. Marin, 37, has faced criticism for her partying and her government’s public spending.

3 Apr 2023 - 7:23AM

Sanna Marin, leader of the Social Democrats, at the Parliament Building in Helsinki, Finland on Sunday. Photo: Bloomberg

Year in Review

Opinion | 13 reasons politics, protests and more made 2022 a year to remember

From Britain’s political omnishambles to Hong Kong and the mainland grappling with Covid-19 to Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, 2022 was a year packed with world-shaping events.

30 Dec 2022 - 4:57AMvideocam

Asean

EU announces €10 billion package but frustrated Asean leaders seek trade pact

At first EU-Asean leaders summit, the two blocs pledge economic cooperation but show strains on political statements, especially on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

15 Dec 2022 - 4:59AM

Ukraine war

A ‘barbed wire curtain’ rises in Europe amid war in Ukraine

The Finnish prime minister announced plans to fortify parts of her country’s border and earlier this month, Polish soldiers began laying coils of razor wire on the border.

18 Nov 2022 - 6:44AMvideocam

Polish soldiers begin laying a razor wire barrier along Poland’s border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad in Wisztyniec, Poland on November 2. Photo: AP

Nordic nations

Finland’s partying PM Sanna Marin cleared of misconduct

The premier became the subject of global headlines and local complaints after a leaked video showed her dancing with celebrities.

5 Nov 2022 - 6:57AMvideocam

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin gives a speech during a meeting of her Social Democratic party in Lahti, Finland in August. Photo: AFP

China-EU relations

‘No separate deals with China’: EU leaders knock Scholz trip to Beijing

Ahead of a meeting to discuss China policy, EU leaders urged a unified approach as the German chancellor prepares for a visit to Beijing in November.

22 Oct 2022 - 3:45AMvideocam

European Union

Sweden, Finland to offer utility firms billions in liquidity guarantees

Sweden will provide Nordic, Baltic utilities up to US$23.2 billion in credit guarantees while Finland aims to offer US$9.95 billion, to prevent a financial crisis after Russia ‘s Gazprom shut the Nord stream 1 gas pipeline

4 Sep 2022 - 10:52PM

Nordic nations

Finland PM sorry for friends’ topless kissing photo at her home amid party backlash

Sanna Marin confirms the image – of an ex-Miss Finland contestant and another woman kissing while holding a ‘Finland’ sign – was taken at her residence.

24 Aug 2022 - 8:12AM

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin speaks to the media in Helsinki on Tuesday. Photo: dpa

Ukraine war

US rejects Ukraine demand for blanket visa ban on Russians

The US does not want to close off pathways to refuge for the country’s dissidents and other vulnerable people, an official said.

23 Aug 2022 - 8:12AMvideocam

Nordic nations

Finland PM Sanna Marin tests negative for drugs after party video outcry

Local media is facing criticism for alleging without evidence that illegal substances were used at the event where the footage was filmed.

23 Aug 2022 - 8:09AM

Nordic nations

Finland PM Sanna Marin takes drug test after party video causes stir

She says her ability to perform official duties remained unimpaired on the night in question, amid concerns over the Ukraine war and fears of a sudden crisis.

20 Aug 2022 - 2:02AM

Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin holds a press conference in Helsinki on Friday, after videos showing her partying were leaked on social media. Photo: AFP

My Take

My Take | Finnish PM’s love of partying and joining Nato two sides of same coin

The young ages of national politicians of traditionally neutral Sweden and Finland, many of whom have no real experience of Soviet domination, may explain their readiness to join alliance after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

19 Aug 2022 - 9:00PM

Finland’s Sanna Marin has offended the sensibility of some people rather than the law by letting her hair down and dancing wildly at a private party. Photo: AP

Nordic nations

Finland PM denies taking drugs after video shows her dancing at ‘wild’ party

Sanna Marin, 36, says she sang and drank alcohol, ‘perfectly legal things’, and that she spends her free time with friends, just like others her age.

19 Aug 2022 - 9:00AM

Nato

Hopes fade for swift Nato accession for Finland and Sweden

A dispute with Türkiye, which is blocking their bid to join the alliance, appears unlikely to be resolved before a summit in Spain next week.

21 Jun 2022 - 8:38AMvideocam

Nato

Nato chief tries to overcome Turkish opposition to Finland, Sweden joining

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses Sweden and Finland of supporting Kurdish militants deemed by Türkiye to be terrorists.

5 Jun 2022 - 3:50PM

Nato

Finland confirms country will apply to join Nato in historic shift

The monumental decision was prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; the attack shifted popular opinion overnight, kicking off a process to join the alliance; Sweden is also expected to follow suit.

15 May 2022 - 7:40PM

Nato

Finland’s leaders back joining Nato ‘without delay’

Announcement by Finland’s president and prime minister paves the way for the Nato alliance to expand amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.

12 May 2022 - 7:51PMvideocam

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Ukraine war

Russia violates Finland’s airspace as Helsinki mulls Nato bid

An ‘Mi-17 helicopter’ was involved in the incident, which took place less than a month after an incursion by a Russian army transport aircraft in April.

5 May 2022 - 1:23AM

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Sanna Marin

Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese announces engagement

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has asked his long-time partner Jodie Haydon to marry him, potentially becoming the first Australian leader to tie the knot while in office.

Finland shutting last border crossing to Russia amid migrant surge

Geri Halliwell-Horner’s journey from Ginger Spice to novelist – interview

Style’s 18 favourite celebrity looks at PFW, from Kim K to Wang Yibo

A-listers brought their A-game to Paris Fashion Week – here are some of Style’s favourite looks this year, from Blackpink’s Jennie’s Chanel ‘fit to Kylie Jenner’s Schiaparelli gown

15 of David Beckham’s most career-defining moments in football history

Becks has had a prolific career in football and pop culture, to say the least – here’s a look back at his life and legacy with the sport upon the release of Netflix’s new docuseries, Beckham

Netflix’s Beckham: who are Posh and Becks’ 4 kids and where are they today?

The just-released docuseries goes beyond David’s career, delving into his life with wife and Spice Girls icon Victoria, and his kids, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper

Sanna Marin’s fabulous post-prime-minister lifestyle, from PFW to Barbiecore

Sanna Marin may have left office earlier this year, but that doesn’t mean she’s been any less busy – the former PM of Finland has been attending fashion weeks, festivals and more

One is 81, the other is 80. Are America’s leaders too old?

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell’s unexplained freezeup this week is the latest reminder that America’s most powerful political leaders are much older than many in other democracies.

Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin files for divorce

The leader, who is about to leave office after losing a general election, says she is ‘still best friends’ with husband Markus Raikkonen.

Moscow to boost defences at joint border if Nato deploys troops in Finland

Moscow would respond to Finland becoming Nato’s member by bolstering its defences if needed and ‘take addition steps to ensure Russia’s military security’.

Finland’s left-wing PM Sanna Marin concedes defeat

‘We got the biggest mandate,’ NCP leader Petteri Orpo said in a speech to followers, vowing to ‘fix Finland’ and its economy. Marin, 37, has faced criticism for her partying and her government’s public spending.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | 13 reasons politics, protests and more made 2022 a year to remember

From Britain’s political omnishambles to Hong Kong and the mainland grappling with Covid-19 to Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, 2022 was a year packed with world-shaping events.

EU announces €10 billion package but frustrated Asean leaders seek trade pact

At first EU-Asean leaders summit, the two blocs pledge economic cooperation but show strains on political statements, especially on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

A ‘barbed wire curtain’ rises in Europe amid war in Ukraine

The Finnish prime minister announced plans to fortify parts of her country’s border and earlier this month, Polish soldiers began laying coils of razor wire on the border.

Finland’s partying PM Sanna Marin cleared of misconduct

The premier became the subject of global headlines and local complaints after a leaked video showed her dancing with celebrities.

‘No separate deals with China’: EU leaders knock Scholz trip to Beijing

Ahead of a meeting to discuss China policy, EU leaders urged a unified approach as the German chancellor prepares for a visit to Beijing in November.

Sweden, Finland to offer utility firms billions in liquidity guarantees

Sweden will provide Nordic, Baltic utilities up to US$23.2 billion in credit guarantees while Finland aims to offer US$9.95 billion, to prevent a financial crisis after Russia ‘s Gazprom shut the Nord stream 1 gas pipeline

Finland PM sorry for friends’ topless kissing photo at her home amid party backlash

Sanna Marin confirms the image – of an ex-Miss Finland contestant and another woman kissing while holding a ‘Finland’ sign – was taken at her residence.

US rejects Ukraine demand for blanket visa ban on Russians

The US does not want to close off pathways to refuge for the country’s dissidents and other vulnerable people, an official said.

Finland PM Sanna Marin tests negative for drugs after party video outcry

Local media is facing criticism for alleging without evidence that illegal substances were used at the event where the footage was filmed.

Finland PM Sanna Marin takes drug test after party video causes stir

She says her ability to perform official duties remained unimpaired on the night in question, amid concerns over the Ukraine war and fears of a sudden crisis.

My Take | Finnish PM’s love of partying and joining Nato two sides of same coin

The young ages of national politicians of traditionally neutral Sweden and Finland, many of whom have no real experience of Soviet domination, may explain their readiness to join alliance after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Finland PM denies taking drugs after video shows her dancing at ‘wild’ party

Sanna Marin, 36, says she sang and drank alcohol, ‘perfectly legal things’, and that she spends her free time with friends, just like others her age.

Hopes fade for swift Nato accession for Finland and Sweden

A dispute with Türkiye, which is blocking their bid to join the alliance, appears unlikely to be resolved before a summit in Spain next week.

Nato chief tries to overcome Turkish opposition to Finland, Sweden joining

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses Sweden and Finland of supporting Kurdish militants deemed by Türkiye to be terrorists.

Finland confirms country will apply to join Nato in historic shift

The monumental decision was prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; the attack shifted popular opinion overnight, kicking off a process to join the alliance; Sweden is also expected to follow suit.

Finland’s leaders back joining Nato ‘without delay’

Announcement by Finland’s president and prime minister paves the way for the Nato alliance to expand amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Russia violates Finland’s airspace as Helsinki mulls Nato bid

An ‘Mi-17 helicopter’ was involved in the incident, which took place less than a month after an incursion by a Russian army transport aircraft in April.

Opinion | 13 reasons politics, protests and more made 2022 a year to remember