Child among at least five people who have died trying to cross English Channel, French coastguard says www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-68872723
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
New British nuclear submarine named HMS Agamemnon: Agamemnon - named after the ancient Greek king - is the sixth of seven Astute submarines being built by BAE ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-nuclear-submarine-named-hms-agamemnon/
"We've entered a period in history in which competition between countries has sharpened profoundly"
PM Rishi Sunak and the Secretary General of NATO ... Show more news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-uk-politics-sunak-starmer-general-election-vote-labour-tories-sky-news-politics-hub-12593360
Quick Glance: Sunak pledges increased spending for UK defence in 'dangerous world'
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that defense spending would be raised to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, reaching 87 billion pounds per year.
- The increase is expected to please the Conservative Party ahead of the upcoming elections and potentially weaken leadership contenders.
- Britain will become the second-largest defense spender in NATO after the announcement of an additional 75 billion pounds over six years.
- Sunak reaffirmed support for Ukraine with an additional 500 million pounds and emphasized the importance of defense in a dangerous world.
BREAKING: Lords vote against Government's Rwanda Bill. 240 peers voting against the government and 211 voting on the government's side.news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-uk-politics-sunak-starmer-general-election-vote-labour-tories-sky-news-politics-hub-12593360 📺 Sky 501 ... Show more
Rishi Sunak expected to unveil new UK warship programme: Premier set to approve plans to replace current amphibious fleet with multi-purpose support ships
ft.com/content/7f30e1e0-d278-4c09-8463-f3afcd6431d4
US State Dept expects to finalize AUKUS trade exemptions in next 120 days: The U.S. State Department said on Friday it expects to finalize trade exemptions for ...
reuters.com/world/us-state-dept-fully-expects-finalize-new-aukus-trade-exemptions-next-120-days-2024-04-19/
New Bournemouth cycle bridges cost nearly £1.5million: Two cycle bridges installed over a key Bournemouth route late last year cost the taxpayer nearly £1.5m ...
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24256872.new-bournemouth-cycle-bridges-cost-nearly-1-5million/
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city offensive: The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response to ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-16-24/
What we know about Singapore's fourth Prime Minister Lawrence Wong: Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the son of a sales manager father and school teacher ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-singapore-fourth-prime-minister-handover-date-4265806
David Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Russia : UK foreign secretary steps up efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but is snubbed by senior ...
ft.com/content/178dc1ac-caa2-4518-9206-cb310398e168
Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
What a sight 😍 Two Lincolnshire icons in one photo as the Red Arrows flew over Lincoln Cathedral earlier this week.
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'It's distressing': Mental health patients twice as likely to wait 12 hours in A&E
itv.com/news/2024-04-11/mental-health-patients-twice-as-likely-to-wait-12-hours-in-a-and-e
Norway does not rule out deployment of troops to Ukraine, says Foreign Minister: Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has stated that in the long term ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/5/7449854/
What to know about the World Central Kitchen attack in Gaza: International outrage came quickly after an Israeli attack killed six foreign aid workers of U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4570649-what-to-know-about-the-world-central-kitchen-attack-in-gaza/
UK Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza Aid Worker Deaths: The UK Foreign Office said it summoned Israel’s ambassador after seven aid workers with World Central ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-02/uk-summons-israeli-ambassador-over-gaza-aid-worker-deaths
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Quick Glance: Fatal Mistake: IDF Reveals Errors in Attack on Aid Workers
- A series of catastrophic mistakes led to the deaths of seven aid workers delivering crucial aid to Gaza.
- Investigations revealed serious errors in identification, resulting in a tragic outcome.
- Decisions to carry out the attack broke operational procedures and resulted in a grave tragedy.
- The IDF has taken responsibility, soldiers involved have been suspended, and a potential criminal investigation looms.
Number of migrants crossing English Channel passes 5,000 so far this year: Almost 800 people in small boats made the journey from France to the UK over the ...
itv.com/news/meridian/2024-04-01/number-of-migrants-crossing-english-channel-in-2024-passes-5000-mark
Cameron under pressure to disclose legal advice on Israel's law compliance after leaks
middleeasteye.net/news/uk-mps-pressure-cameron-resignation-wake-revelations-leaks
Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy resigns from Prime Minister's Office: "I want to continue giving interviews and speaking and influencing. If it’s not going to be as ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel/politics/artc-israeli-spokesman-eylon-levy-resigns-from-prime-minister-s-office
MPs urge UK government to reinstate Unrwa funding 'without delay': Letter to David Cameron says restoration of aid payments would be a 'powerful ...
middleeasteye.net/news/mps-urge-uk-government-reinstate-funding-unrwa-without-delay
Euro 2024: German beer strength warning for British fans: The Foreign Office warns football fans that "stronger" German beer could get them barred from stadiums.
bbc.com/news/uk-68687789
Supernova Oct 7 massacre survivors detained, berated by UK border police: The officers allegedly said that they had to detain and interrogate the survivors for ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-793699
Reggae Girl Khadija “Bunny” Shaw netted her 18th goal in all competitions to become Manchester City’s all-time goalscorer in the Women’s Super League era ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/25/bunny-shaw-elated-breaking-man-city-record/
Opposition spokesman on health, Dr Alfred Dawes, is suggesting a probe by the Auditor General's Department into the health ministry's contract with The Phoenix ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240327/opposition-says-auditor-general-probe-health-contract-uk-company-might-be #GLNRToday
U.S. and U.K. announce sanctions over China-linked hacks on election watchdog and lawmakers
nbcnews.com/tech/security/us-uk-announce-sanctions-china-linked-hacks-election-watchdog-lawmaker-rcna144962
PM says UK approach to China 'more robust' than allies, as senior Chinese diplomat summoned
itv.com/news/2024-03-26/pm-says-uks-approach-to-china-is-more-robust-than-allies
8 new charges for Iswaran, who maintains not guilty plea: The former transport minister now faces 35 charges, including two for corruption.
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/iswaran-returns-to-state-courts-on-march-25-about-10-weeks-after-he-was-first-charged
Quick Glance: Iswaran Faces 8 New Charges for Receiving S$19,000 Worth of Valuables from Construction Firm Boss
- Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran appeared in court to face eight fresh charges, following his initial corruption charge two months earlier.
- The new charges allege that Iswaran received valuable items from an individual connected to him in an official capacity.
- Items received included whisky bottles, golf clubs, and a Brompton bicycle from Lum Kok Seng, the managing director of Lum Chang Holdings.
- The charges pertain to a period between November 2021 and November 2022, with Iswaran being aware of Mr. Lum's business ties to his ministerial role during this time.
Ukraine and Denmark sign memorandum of cooperation in defence procurement – photo
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/25/7448041/
We should not draw any red lines. Dutch Defence Minister Ollongren on cooperation in armament production and F-16s in Ukrainian sky
pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2024/03/21/7447529/
25 new electric buses coming to Somerset under £14.7m investment: It will significantly cut carbon emissions across the county
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/five-somerset-bus-routes-benefit-9182728
Plymouth getting 50 new buses to make journeys better: Bus passengers across Plymouth will enjoy cleaner, more reliable and more comfortable journeys thanks to ...
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/plymouth-getting-50-new-zero-9183153
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