A new statement from China has just caused alarm for Putin and Lukashenko. Beijing is actively investing in the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, which will enable the delivery of cargo to Europe while bypassing Russia and Belarus. This is a worrying signal for Moscow. China is increasingly seeking to reduce its reliance on the Northern Corridor running through Russian territory. The new route passes through Kazakhstan, then across the Caspian Sea, through Azerbaija

The two suspects accused of climbing the Empire State Building and unfurling a massive banner are escorted by police during a perp walk in New York City. Authorities say Netflix stars Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov scaled the iconic skyscraper before hanging the banner from the top of the building, prompting an emergency response and drawing crowds below. Both were taken into custody and are facing charges in connection with the high-profile stunt.

At New Ground in High Barnet, north London, 26 women over 50 have created the UK’s first cohousing community for older women — a purpose-built estate designed to help them live independently, avoid isolation and age on their own terms. Their story is told in their book, Our Later Years: Shared Wisdom on Ageing Powerfully Together. We went inside New Ground to see how this pioneering group of women live, share space and grow older together. Click the link to read more #women #london #housing #new