Henry Ridgwell

London

Europe Correspondent at Voice of America (VOA)

London Correspondent for Voice of America

Articles

The Inside Story | Episode 187

1 month ago | voanews.com | Katherine Gypson |Veronica Balderas Iglesias |Henry Ridgwell |Dorian Jones

The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. This week on The Inside Story: The latest on the war in Ukraine, tariffs, and market turmoil. Plus, new technology that's powered by plants. Join us on The Inside Story.
Maurice : La rétrocession des îles Chagos à Maurice et les enjeux sécuritaires

1 month ago | voaafrique.com | John Lyndon |Henry Ridgwell

Les îles Chagos sont l’un des derniers vestiges de l’Empire britannique. Elles abritent actuellement une importante base militaire américaine. Mais sous la pression des Nations Unies, la Grande-Bretagne semble prête à transférer la souveraineté des îles à Maurice. Les critiques affirment que cet accord compromettrait la sécurité de la région face à une menace croissante de la Chine. PartagerMaurice : La rétrocession des îles Chagos à Maurice et les enjeux sécuritaires
[글로벌 나우] 영국, 차고스제도 반환 계획…미군 기지 미래는?

1 month ago | voakorea.com | Henry Ridgwell

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British plan to cede Chagos Islands sovereignty prompts concerns over China threat

1 month ago | voanews.com | Henry Ridgwell

Britain is seeking to finalize a deal on handing sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump said last month that he was “inclined” to support the deal. However, critics say the agreement could threaten the security of a joint U.S.-U.K. military base on the islands amid fears of China’s close ties with Mauritius.
British plan to cede Chagos Islands to Mauritius, raising security concerns

1 month ago | voanews.com | Henry Ridgwell

The Chagos Islands are one of the last vestiges of the British Empire. They are currently home to a key U.S. military base. But under pressure from the United Nations, Britain looks set to hand sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius. Critics say the deal would compromise the security of the region in the face of a growing threat from China, as Henry Ridgwell reports from London. ShareBritish plan to cede Chagos Islands to Mauritius, raising security concerns
EU boosts defense stocks with $860 billion rearmament plan

1 month ago | voanews.com | Henry Ridgwell

The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. European defense firms look set to profit from EU investment in rearming as the bloc reacts to the United States' pivot away from Europe’s security under President Donald Trump. But as Henry Ridgwell reports, the $860 billion ReArm Europe Plan faces opposition from members Hungary and Slovakia.
$860 billion rearmament plan fuels European defense stocks

1 month ago | voanews.com | Henry Ridgwell

European defense firms appear set to profit from a massive EU investment in armaments, as the bloc reacts to a U.S. pivot away from Europe’s security under President Donald Trump. The $860 billion “ReArm Europe Plan” faces opposition, however, from Hungary, which argues the effort to continue arming Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders could bankrupt the EU.
The Inside Story | Episode 186

1 month ago | voanews.com | Carla Babb |Patsy Widakuswara |Henry Ridgwell |Carolyn Presutti

The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. This week on The Inside Story: President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress. Join us for comprehensive coverage of the speech and the impact of the second Trump administration at home and abroad.
Will Europe arm Ukraine after the US halts military aid?

1 month ago | indiablooms.com | Henry Ridgwell

| @indiablooms | #Ukraine #Europe #US #Military Air #Donald Trump #Volodymyr Zelenskyy #UK London: Ukrainians reacted with alarm on Tuesday to Washington's announcement that it is halting military aid shipments to the country with immediate effect, a move that the Trump administration said was aimed at forcing all sides to the negotiating table.
Može li Evropa dovoljno da naoruža Ukrajinu pošto su SAD obustavile pomoć?

1 month ago | ba.voanews.com | Henry Ridgwell

Dok su tokom ponedjeljka objavljivane vijesti o odluci SAD da obustave vojnu pomoć Kijevu, ruski dronovi su nastavili da padaju na ukrajinske gradove, ciljajući Odesu na jugu i Sumi na severoistoku. Ukrajinski poslanici kažu da će posljedice odluke Washingtona biti žestoke. "To znači da će hiljade ljudi umrijeti", rekao je ukrajinski poslanik Aleksij Gončarenko za AP. "Samo želim da zamolim [američkog] predsjednika [Donalda] Trumpa samo da razmisli, da da malo vremena Ukrajini".