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We have yet to hear of the ‘Silver Curtain’ two stage armistice solution to the Ukrainian conflict. It is very simple and non-violent and can be applied at any stage of any war.
Stage one:. When a violent incursion occurs a silver curtain of total predetermined economic, sporting and political sanctions drops down between the aggressor nation and the rest of the law abiding world.
Stage two: When the aggressor retreats to the previously defined border the curtain is raised. The lifting of the Silver curtain could also be subject to the full payment of reparations and any outstand war crime cases being heard in The Hague
Crucially the sanctions are applied unilaterally by the free world and would not be linked to any peace negotiations which may or may not be equitably to either party.
What is different from the present sanctions? Putin does not know that the Silver Curtain sanctions would continue into the peace and last until he retreats. Potentially this could go on decades or until the Russian people weary of him or them.
Surely war must never be allowed to pay. Aggressive expansionist nations such a Russia and China have to know that they cannot win a war in the long term.
RAF base investigated over toxic chemical fearsThe Ministry of Defence is checking whether 'forever chemicals' are leaching into the environment.
Investigators probe fire that badly damaged chapelNorfolk Fire and Rescue Service says a crew remains on scene to keep watch on the building.
Lifeboat station set to move to new locationThe move should mean a new vessel might finally come into use, after a two-year delay.
Goalkeeper Gunn to leave Norwich at end of seasonScotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn will leave Norwich City when his contract expires at the end of the season, along with Onel Hernandez and Jacob Sorensen.
Airport investigates landing gear failure incidentA spokesperson says Norwich Airport is operating as normal after it had to close a runway on Sunday.
Call for more police patrols in parks after attacksIn one incident, footage appears to show a teenage boy being hit and then threatened with a knife.
Food growing scheme launched at city churchThe Rev Annie Blyth says the church has been chosen by The Big Issue due to its focus on community.
Overnight roadworks to complete bypass junctionOvernight traffic lights on Jack Chase Way will allow workers to complete access to a housing estate.
New app first in UK for cardiac arrest witnessesA doctor describes witnesses as "forgotten patients" who may need support for emotional distress.
Donation of £6,000 to 'life changing' youth schemeThe money will help even more children at risk of disengaging from school.
Elite runner takes to start line with charity runnersAnya Culling says she got into running for its sense of community.
Officers 'rabbits in headlights' treating womanArea coroner Samantha Goward says Marie Cattermole was not given the help she needed.
Art Deco venue up for sale with no guide priceOffers are invited for the seafront Art Deco building as council report warns of £800k repair bill.
Goalkeeper Gunn to leave Norwich at end of seasonScotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn will leave Norwich City when his contract expires at the end of the season, along with Onel Hernandez and Jacob Sorensen.
Weary Wilshere finishes London MarathonJust hours after Norwich's goalless draw at Middlesbrough, interim boss Jack Wilshere completed the London Marathon in a time of just over five hours.
Marathon man Wilshere 'ready' for Norwich sprintJack Wilshere will take charge of Norwich City for the first time on Saturday less than 24 hours before running the London Marathon.
Sutton disappointed by decision to dismiss ThorupFormer Norwich City striker Chris Sutton has said the club have "failed to hold their nerve" by sacking head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup.
Norwich sack Thorup and place Wilshere in chargeNorwich City sack head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup and place former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere in interim charge.
Set-piece defending has been City's 'Achilles heel'Listen to a special edition of Canary Call following the sacking of Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup, including comments from Iwan Roberts and David Fox.
Sargent says Norwich must find 'reason to fight'Norwich City striker Josh Sargent urges team-mates to "find something to fight for" following a run of three successive defeats.
Secret NorfolkThe Lydia Eva fishing boat has had a long and varied career, and now is a floating museum
How does a department store survive for 130 years?Roys of Wroxham is celebrating its 130th anniversary.
Food vs energy security: Reepham’s solar farmThere’s opposition to putting a solar farm on arable land near Reepham.
Norfolk pays tribute to Pope FrancisPilgrims and leaders alike have been paying tribute to Pope Francis.
Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outageSpain declares a national emergency as millions of people are left without power amid chaotic scenes.
Shuttered shops and unfinished haircuts - how a day without power unfoldedResidents stuck on trains, phones not working, checkouts off: How a massive power cut caused chaos.
Steve Rosenberg: What's Putin trying to achieve by calling a three-day ceasefire?Vladimir Putin calls a three-day ceasefire in May, coinciding with events marking the 80th anniversary of World War Two's end.
Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakesThe tax will be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.
Local elections 2025: Is there an election in my area and where can I vote?Find out whether there is an election near you on Thursday and where you can vote, using our lookup tool.
Child damages €50m Rothko painting in Dutch museumIt is not yet clear who will be held responsible for the cost of repairing Rothko's Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8.
Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new lawAsylum seekers placed on the sex offenders register will be denied the right to stay in the UK.
UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap commentsVideo emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."
BBC review says some staff behave unacceptably. Will that change?As the BBC finds some pockets of bad behaviour among a small number of staff, what happens next?
'It got to me': Jeremy Vine stops cycling videos after online abuseThe TV and radio presenter says that over time the negative comments have upset him.
Dad conned into thinking baby was his 'devastated'Ryan Hampson says his life was ruined when his ex-partner lied to him about being her child's father.
In Pictures: Widespread disruption across two countriesPhotos show the disruption caused by power cuts that have affected large parts of Spain and Portugal.
Watch: Man attempts to direct traffic as lights failFrom traffic lights turning off in Spain, to Metro stations plunged into darkness in Portugal - power outages have caused havoc.
Flights grounded and trains cancelledSome 96 departing flights from Portuguese airports have been grounded so far, while 45 have been called off from Spain.
Why might public sector workers go on strike again?BBC Verify examines why political pressure over public sector pay and industrial action has re-emerged.
'I have to think of something special' - the story of Salah's selfieMohamed Salah's selfie celebration during Liverpool's Premier League title-clinching win over Tottenham has already become an iconic moment.
People voting in Canada's general election tell the BBC what matters to themThe BBC spoke to eight voters asking who they voted for and what their main election issues are.
Trump's first 100 days - and the rapid remaking of a nationThe impact of what President Trump has done so far is being felt in every corner of American life.
'Grandpa robbers' held Kim Kardashian at gunpoint - but didn't know who she wasSuspects who are accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in October 2016 stand trial in Paris.
Conclave to elect new pope to begin on 7 May, Vatican saysThe closed-door meeting will begin in the Sistine Chapel and will involve some 135 cardinals from across the world.
Constance Marten denies carrying baby in shopping bagShe tells the court "absolutely not" when asked if she'd carried her newborn in a red bag for life.
Ultra-processed foods may be linked to early deathUPFs, such as crisps, biscuits, ice cream, hot dogs and fizzy drinks, are increasingly common in diets worldwide.
Girl, 14, who stabbed teachers sentenced to 15 yearsTeenager who stabbed two teachers and a pupil while screaming "I'm going to kill you" is sentenced.
UN's top court begins hearings on Israel's legal duties towards PalestiniansDozens of countries will give evidence at the ICJ hearings, which Israel has labelled a "circus".
M&S customers in limbo as cyber attack chaos continuesThe retail giant's online business remains suspended with no indication yet when it will be restored.
No extra cash for teacher and NHS staff pay rises, says Downing StreetPay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% budgeted for by government.
BBC News appTop stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
Power Cuts in Spain and PortugalWhat do we know so far about the huge power outages?
The Mangione TrialLuigi Mangione enters his plea in death penalty federal charges
'Class of 92' graduates aim for more Crucible glorySnooker's legendary 'Class of 92' - John Higgins, Mark Williams and Ronnie O'Sullivan - have won 14 world titles between them and are all in contention in 2025.
Champions League run 'a beautiful story' but Arteta wants 'much more'Mikel Arteta says Arsenal "want much more" in the Champions League before they take on Paris St-Germain in the semi-finals in "one of the biggest games the Emirates Stadium has seen".
Suryavanshi, 14, makes history with stunning IPL centuryRajasthan Royals' 14-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes history as the youngest player to score a century in men's T20s.
'I have to think of something special' - the story of Salah's selfieMohamed Salah's selfie celebration during Liverpool's Premier League title-clinching win over Tottenham has already become an iconic moment.
Dubois shove showed weakness - UsykOleksandr Usyk says Daniel Dubois showed "weakness" by pushing him during their face-off as they promoted their rematch to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion at Wembley on 19 July.
Who are the big winners & losers from the NFL Draft?BBC Sport looks at the big winners and losers from an eventful NFL Draft, headlined by Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders' contrasting fortunes.
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6. How are your New Year’s goals holding up? At TEN LTD, we believe leadership isn’t about how you start - it’s about how you finish. Back on 31 January, we shared 10 ways leaders stay on track with their goals. If your Q1 review shows you’re off course, don’t worry - this is the perfect time to reset and recommit. The ten leadership habits still apply, such as focus on systems, not just outcomes, reconnect with your purpose, celebrate small wins, adjust without drama, and more. Great leadership is built in moments like this - not when it’s easy, but when it’s necessary. We know first-hand: energy fades, distractions creep in, but the leaders who stick to the plan - and keep adapting - are the ones who win the long game. You can revisit the full article here: READ MORE 7. Word’s busiest international airports. London's Heathrow was the world's second busiest international airport in 2024, handling 79.2 million passengers, a 5.7% increase from the previous year, according to Airports Council International. Amsterdam's Schiphol ranked fifth, with 66.8 million passengers, followed by Paris, Charles de Gaulle on 64.5 million. Dubai International Airport maintained its position as the world's busiest for international travel in 2024, handling 92.3 million passengers. Including domestic travel, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson in the US was the world's busiest, recording 108.1 million passengers. The report noted a strong global travel rebound, with total passenger traffic rising 9% to 9.5 billion, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 3.8%. CBS 8. Cancellations up, prices up, spirits down. It’s been a rough ride for Britain’s rail passengers - or rather, a rough wait on the platform. New figures from the Office of Rail and Road reveal that train cancellations have jumped 13% year-on-year, with a staggering 384,000 services partly or fully cancelled in the 12 months to April. That’s over 1,000 trains a day that just didn’t fancy turning up. Adding insult to injury, March saw ticket prices rise by 4.6%, meaning commuters are now paying more for the privilege of going absolutely nowhere. Rail bosses assure us they’re working hard to improve the service - presumably by cancelling trains even faster. With figures like these, it’s starting to feel like the only thing arriving on time these days is passenger frustration. Editor 9. Britons still judging accents. Turns out, it’s not what you say - it’s how you say it. A new YouGov poll of almost 5,000 adults found that 68% of Britons believe a person’s accent impacts how they’re treated and the opportunities they get. One in five reckons it makes a “great deal” of difference, while a plucky 4% live in a fantasy land where accents don’t matter at all. As someone who once endured Royal Navy elocution lessons before being unleashed on the fleet flagship, I can confirm: the right vowels can open doors - or at least stop them being slammed in your face. One moment you’re shouting “Aye aye!” like a pirate, the next you’re suavely requesting “more vol-au-vents on the quarterdeck.” So if you ever wonder why life feels like an uphill struggle, it might just be your Rs, not your CV. Editor 10. The bottom line. Government borrowing for the year ending in March hit £151.9bn, the Office for National Statistics said, nearly £15bn above forecasts. It is an increase of £20.9bn from the year before. Borrowing for March also slightly overshot expectations. UK public debt now stands at 95.8% of GDP, levels not seen since the 1960s. BBC |
