UK Spurs Intelligence Sharing With Allies on Vote Manipulation: The UK is spearheading a drive to expand intelligence-sharing on electoral interference beyond ...
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Liz Truss: ‘I don’t believe in guardrails’: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister on being ejected from office, the need for radical economic remedies — and ...
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Scotland ditches 2030 climate target to cut emissions by 75%: Scotland on Thursday scrapped its target of cutting climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions by ...
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Biden imposes new sanctions on Iran after drone and missile attack on Israel: The Biden administration announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its missile and ...
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UK lawmakers back landmark 'smoke-free generation' bill: A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ...
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
Scotland ditches 2030 climate target as being ‘out of reach’: Decision to drop pledge to cut emissions by 75% by end of the decade labelled an ‘abject ...
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Britain decided not to list genomics as critical infrastructure, deputy PM says
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Silent Netanyahu weighs up collateral effects of Israeli retaliation against Iran
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UK proposes crackdown on foreign security risks to university sector: Deputy PM says government will examine new curbs around technology sharing and call in ...
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Girl, 2, drowned in farm pond 'after being left unsupervised for 30 minutes': Two-year-old Masie Elizabeth Lomax-Newton tragically died after falling into a pond ...
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Israel says will make its 'own decisions', hints at inevitable response to Iran attacks
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Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
For Israel’s Allies, Iranian Missile Strike Scrambles Debate Over Gaza: Israel’s restless allies have voiced anger over the death toll in Gaza ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/middleeast/israel-iran-allies.html
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran’s weekend attack on Israel
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Is India’s BJP the world’s most ruthlessly efficient political party?: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party has built one of the most formidable electoral ...
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Rishi forces through bill for total ban on smoking in the UK - today's front page from The Independent 📰
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Israel to retaliate against Iran, warns David Cameron: UK foreign secretary calls on Jewish state to do ‘as little to escalate this as possible’ amid fears of ...
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Jordan says Israeli retaliation for Iran strikes risks wider regional war: Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Wednesday an Israeli retaliation ...
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After meeting Herzog, UK’s Cameron says it’s clear Israel will respond to Iran attack
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Netanyahu rebuffs Cameron’s call for restraint over Iran: Israeli PM thanks allies for ‘suggestions and advice’ but insists he will decide on a military response ...
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Beating children - Pediatricians call for ban in England and Northern Ireland: Beating children is now banned in Wales and Scotland. Doctors are now demanding ...
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UK's Rwanda asylum plan to be debated on April 22: Britain's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda will be debated on Monday April 22 in the House of Commons ...
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Andrew Wilson, 53, of Martock, Somerset, was sentenced to four months imprisonment at Taunton Crown Court after he admitted to two counts of directing a laser ... Show more
The Case for Progressive Realism: Why Britain Must Chart a New Global Course: Why Britain must chart a new global course.
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on ...
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Great Britain: Parliament wants to introduce a smoking ban - these are the plans: The party of cigar lover Winston Churchill, of all people, wants to abolish ...
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The real PM? David Cameron is shifting Britain’s stance on Israel: The former prime minister has surprised many in his own party with his stance on the Middle ...
politico.eu/article/uk-david-cameron-rishi-sunak-shifting-britains-stance-on-israel/
UK and US hit Iran with new sanctions in wake of attack on Israel: The Foreign Office sanctioned seven individuals and six entities involved in Tehran’s drone ...
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, US will impose new sanctions on Tehran
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
UK Conservative lawmaker suspended over allegations of misusing funds: Britain's governing Conservative Party has suspended one of its lawmakers while he is ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-conservative-lawmaker-suspended-over-allegations-misusing-funds-2024-04-18/
Smoking among middle-class women in England up by 25% in 10 years – study: Rate for better-off 18 to 45s rose from 12% to 15% but fell 24% for working class ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/18/smoking-among-middle-class-women-in-england-up-by-25-in-10-years-study
The first cuckoo in spring – Liz Truss has ‘unfinished business’: ‘I have bought a 10-metre roll of kitchen foil and will spend the rest of the week making hats ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/editor/the-first-cuckoo-in-spring-liz-truss-has-unfinished-business-3010514
Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
- Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.
- Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.
- Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.
- She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
Netanyahu ‘dragging West into total war’: Iranian diplomat: LONDON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to drag the West into a “total war” in ...
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Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote: Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security ...
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U.S. Lays Out Protections for Assange if He Is Extradited: American officials sought to reassure the U.K. about Julian Assange’s treatment should the former ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/europe/julian-assange-extradition-us-uk.html
UK imam's alleged input in school prayer ban case denied by mosque: London Central Mosque has denied that one of it's imams said it was permissible for Muslim ...
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Countries came to Israel's help during Iran's attack because Israel is their firewall - opinion
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Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Sunak has weakened his position over smoking ban, Tories warn: Kemi Badenoch has come under fire for voting against the legislation
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As India votes, women and youth could put Modi and his BJP over the top: Unlike in most democracies, women and young people tend to be relatively conservative in ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/18/india-election-modi-women-youth/
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, after meetings with the German and British Foreign Ministers in Jerusalem ... Show more
Laughing at Liz Truss only proves her point: Westminster has stopped listening: There are problems piling up across Whitehall which will take creative thinking ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/laughing-liz-truss-proves-point-westminster-stopped-listening-3009584
Israel will do everything needed to defend itself - PM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked visiting foreign ministers of Germany and Britain ...
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UK's Rwanda asylum scheme hits fresh parliamentary hurdle: Britain's upper house of parliament rejected for a fourth time a piece of legislation needed to enable ...
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Liz Truss says she had to urge British diplomats to be more pro-Israel at UN: The former prime minister said she had to "actively intervene" with officials to ...
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The ECHR needs saving from itself: Rulings on climate and migration offer Europe’s populists a rallying cry against the court’s legitimacy
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Border Force officers at UK's Heathrow Airport to strike for four days: Hundreds of Border Force officers at Britain's Heathrow Airport are to strike for four ...
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PMQs scorecard: Sunak and Starmer fight over who dislikes Liz Truss more: Liz Truss bore the brunt at prime minister’s questions
politico.eu/article/rishi-sunak-and-keir-starmer-fight-over-who-dislikes-liz-truss-more/
Italy ready to send peacekeeping troops in event of Palestinian State formation: In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Italy preparing to send ...
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Quick Glance: Italy's Readiness to Deploy Peacekeeping Troops for Palestinian State Formation
- Italy is considering deploying its peacekeeping forces to de-escalate the situation in Gaza and in the event of a Palestinian state being created with support from other nations.
- European citizens are increasingly interested in EU elections, speak favorably of enhanced EU defense policy, and have a more positive outlook on the European Parliament.
- Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo condemned the decision to shut down an event gathering European hard right leaders in Brussels, leaving the possibility for the event to continue.
- Germany's Finance Minister Christian Lindner defended the country's debt ceiling as an 'inflation brake' and highlighted its role in controlling inflation.
Qatar says it is reconsidering hostage talks mediator role after suffering ‘damage’
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Israel will do 'everything necessary' for defense, Netanyahu says: Israel will make its own decisions about how to defend itself, Prime Minister Benjamin ...
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UK politicians urge Rishi Sunak to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Jordan, the only Arab country that neutralized Iran’s attack despite its disputes with Israel
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-16/jordan-the-only-arab-country-that-neutralized-irans-attack-despite-its-disputes-with-israel.html
British MP George Galloway asked the Prime Minister about his latest interaction with the Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu ... Show more
How Iranian state airlines are still flying into London as UK faces calls to ban them
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Why London's Muslim mayor needs the same security as the king: London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks to NPR about being a Muslim politician in Britain — and his fears ...
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Politics latest: Tories' Rwanda bill defeated for fourth time in Lords; Sunak and Netanyahu hold phone call
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Tories hold three quarters of worst-hit seats for sewage spills: Conservative MPs face a ‘reckoning at the ballot box’ from voters angry over pollution say ...
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Paid articlePaid UK signals potential curbs on Chinese investment amid ‘derisking’ push: Deputy PM Oliver Dowden will take steps to deliver on pledge to Joe Biden to confront ...
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Labour MP Zarah Sultana confronted UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday over reports that the UK government had allegedly received legal advice that Israel ... Show more
MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009: The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.
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South Korean retailer CJ Olive Young offers real-time translators for foreign visitors
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected that Gaza is facing the threat of famine, in his talks with the visiting British and German foreign ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
Foreign minister switch exposes Borissov's influence over interim government: In another lightning reshuffle, caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev appointed ...
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Plan divides government: Brits should be prevented from buying cigarettes: Cigar fan Winston Churchill's party wants to ban cigarettes in Great Britain ...
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UK will not reach 2.5% of defence spending until after General Election, ministers admit
inews.co.uk/news/politics/uk-will-not-spend-2-5-on-defence-until-after-the-election-ministers-admit-3011287
Quick Glance: Plans for New Fighter Jets Delayed Despite Labor's Defense Budget Increase
- The Albanese government is injecting an additional $50bn into defense over the next decade to extend military reach beyond Australia's shores.
- While overall spending is increasing, approximately $73bn over 10 years is being freed up by cutting, delaying, or altering the scope of some defense projects.
- The acquisition of new F-35 fighter jets is postponed by $3bn to keep existing Super Hornets operational longer and invest in long-range missiles.
- Despite $10bn in savings over 10 years from scaling back new infantry fighting vehicle purchases, the government highlights a net increase of $5.7bn in the immediate four-year budget cycle for defense.
Ex-Qaddafi minister in UK private prosecution over policewoman’s death: LONDON: A police officer in the UK is launching a private prosecution of a Libyan over ...
arabnews.com/node/2494621/world
Rishi Sunak faces PMQs as UK inflation drops to a two-and-a-half year low : The Prime Minister has said that his 'economic plan is working'.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is yet to find time to speak to UK PM Rishi Sunak, three days after Royal Air Force warplanes helped to protect the Jewish state ... Show more
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, says he regrets a series of posts made to his social media platforms in ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/terrelonge-says-regrets-posts-blocking-faces-former-jcan-prime-ministers/
AUKUS Pillar 2 a 'fragrant, methane-wrapped bull***' - Bob Carr: The former Australian Foreign Minister has continued to warn New Zealand against joining the ...
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🌎 Global Playbook is in Washington, where politicians and policymakers from around the world have come together for the annual IMF-World Bank spring meetings ... Show more www.politico.eu/newsletter/global-playbook/georgieva-seals-the-deal/
Ukraine's forces to receive 2,000 Ukrainian-made short-range electronic warfare systems
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Latvia to send Ukraine first batch of drone coalition UAVs : The Latvian government decided at a meeting on Tuesday to send the first batch of drones as part of ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451534/
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia call for a ceasefire in Gaza, saying efforts so far are insufficient
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The result is in in the row over a sign on an ancient York building that's proved controversial. Head over to the site to read more: www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/24259217.york-happy-valley-chinese-restaurant-goodramgate-sign-row/
Situation in city is extremely saddening – Dutch PM on Russian strikes on Kharkiv
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India election 2024: Which are the main political parties in the fray?: More about Modi’s BJP, Rahul Gandhi’s Congress and other parties that are central to ...
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What to know about India's election: Nearly one billion Indians will be eligible to vote in the world's biggest election starting this month ...
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Passions run high as Lords insist on Rwanda bill changes: Peers continue standoff with MPs over legislation enabling asylum seekers to be sent to east Africa.
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