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Quick Glance: Sunak and Scholz Face Tension in Berlin Meeting

Sunak announces £500 million aid for Ukraine and plans to increase defence spending by 2030.

Germany criticizes UK's delay in defense spending for European security.

Scholz will address Sunak on British defense commitments.

Berlin expresses discontent over Sunak's defense spending delay and doubts Germany's rapid defense capability.

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UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending

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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.

Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.

The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.

The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

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Pressure from Prime Minister Sunak: British Parliament approves controversial deportations to Rwanda

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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.

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London Marathoner Drinks Glass of Wine At Every Mile and Still Crosses Finish Line

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Quick Glance: London Marathon participant honored after wine challenge goes viral

Tom Gilbey enjoyed a glass of wine upon completing each mile of the London Marathon.

During the race, he stopped 25 times to taste a glass of wine and guess its vintage, grape type, and country of origin.

"It’s my first experience of this going absolutely mad and I feel very honored," he told the PA news agency.

He was highly motivated during the marathon by the prospect of a sip of wine after every mile.

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Trans Mountain oil shippers raise concerns about risk of delay to full service: Some shippers on Canada's Trans Mountain expansion project are raising concerns ...

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Five people die in attempted Channel boat crossing to UK: Accident off the French coast came after Sunak’s Rwanda plans gained parliamentary approval

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UK announces £75B defense boost — and challenges Europe to follow suit: Move will see Britain spend 2.5 percent of GDP on defense by end of the decade as Downing ...

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Britain names Gwyn Jenkins as national security adviser: Britain will appoint Gwyn Jenkins, one of the country's top generals, as its next national security ...

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Narendra Modi: India's prime minister eyeing a historic third term: Narendra Modi is a polarising politician who became India's most powerful leader in decades.

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Ottawa looking for Canadian-made solutions for plastic pollution: Steven Guilbeault said Canada is hoping to clean up approximately 70 per cent of the treaty ...

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Thousands of European flights reportedly affected by suspected Russian jamming: Russia has been accused of jamming GPS signals in nearby countries such as ...

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Dashcam video shows dramatic rescue from burning car: Drivers in Minnesota stopped in the middle of a highway to help pull a man out from a vehicle on fire.

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UK creative industries warn ‘superpower’ status at risk without investment: Artists and executives call on next government to focus on ‘reinvigorating our ...

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From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

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Russia-Ukraine War: UK Sends Ukraine More Missiles, Boats, Armored Vehicles: The UK will send more Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine as part of its ...

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Charity boss Gideon Falter calls on Met chief Mark Rowley to quit: Campaign Against Antisemitism leader Gideon Falter has told Good Morning Britain that Sir Mark ...

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Canada's TC Energy says NGTL pipeline system resumes normal operations after fire

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Rishi Sunak’s great betrayal of the Afghans who helped the UK will not be forgotten

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As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever: Countries are under pressure to make progress on a first-ever global plastics treaty this week ...

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Bunge-Viterra agriculture merger runs into Canada competition concerns: Canada's Competition Bureau on Tuesday said it found major competition concerns around U ...

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Allegra Stratton: The Two-Year Flight: It will be a long night for MPs as the government is determined to get the Rwanda legislation done ...

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Trudeau announces $5-billion loan guarantee program for Indigenous communities : The Prime Minister says the program will help Indigenous peoples receive a fair ...

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Top UN officials call on UK to reconsider plan to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda

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DWP to get new powers to raid homes and make arrests under bill: The new Fraud Bill will give the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) powers on top of ...

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Russian court rejects appeal by detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

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Quick Glance: Moscow Court Upholds Extension of Detention for Reporter Evan Gershkovich

Following the rejection of Evan Gershkovich's appeal, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, he will remain in custody on espionage charges until at least late June.

Detained in late March 2023 during a reporting trip, the 32-year-old US citizen has spent over a year in prison, with his detention being regularly prolonged and his appeals being turned down.

Experts suggest that Moscow might be leveraging jailed Americans as leverage in the escalating tensions between the US and Russia due to the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.

Gershkovich's arrest marks the first time since September 1986 that an American reporter has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was apprehended by the KGB.

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Luke Bryan slips on phone midshow — and fans praise him for 'grace and even humor'

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Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out July general election: The Prime Minister said that he would call a general election for 'the second half of the year'

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On trial, Trump is a shadow of the superhero his supporters crave: He wants his devotees to see the court case as trial by combat, with him as warrior ...

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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order

Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.

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Opinion | Giorgia Meloni Is Leading the Far-Right Takeover of Europe: Giorgia Meloni is the model for the continent’s far right.

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Quick Glance: Giorgia Meloni Leading the Far-Right Movement in Europe

Marion Maréchal warns of a threat to Europe from various foreign powers and Islamist organizations profiting from anarchic immigration.

Giorgia Meloni serves as a role model for the European far right, aiming to take over the EU rather than leave it.

Meloni has made a name for herself in Brussels through skillful diplomacy and is seen as a trailblazer for political directions in Europe.

Under Meloni's leadership, Italy is focusing on outsourcing border controls to autocratic North African countries, with the support of the EU.

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At 57, musician Erika Yost discovered she had a half-brother. Her friend, author Eric Walters, turned her story into a novel

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UK expected to appoint national security adviser as ambassador to US: Opposition Labour party vows to rethink the appointment if it wins the general election

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‘Heart-breaking’: Refugees once detained offshore by Australia warn the UK government not to push through its Rwanda policy

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UK train drivers to strike next month in pay dispute: Train drivers across 16 rail companies in Britain will stage fresh strikes from May 7-9 in a long-running ...

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Short-sellers pocket record profit from Big Tech: Traders who bet against the 'Magnificent 7' group of big U.S. tech stocks booked their biggest-ever weekly ...

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Rom-com author Emily Henry knows the secret to having a healthy relationship with love

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Celebrity handbag designer jailed for smuggling crocodile, python leather - National | Globalnews.ca

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MPs scrutinising UK-Israel arms sales to hear from ex-soldier who said Gaza deaths 'necessary'

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DWP help for disabled people to get jobs 'quietly axed' in benefits crackdown: The closure of the Work and Health Programme comes hard on heels of Prime Minister ...

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Wake up, sleeping beauties. It’s almost Met Gala time: NEW YORK (AP) — True love's kiss or an invite to the Met Gala? Those in the rarified ranks of ...

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Quick Glance: Looking Back at 6 Indian Icons at MET Gala

Priyanka Chopra, Natasha Poonawalla, Deepika Padukone, Isha Ambani, Alia Bhatt, and Diya Mehta Jatia made statements with their outfits at different MET Galas.

From Chopra's Ralph Lauren trench dress to Natasha's Schiaparelli x Sabyasachi look, Indian stars have dominated the stage with unique styles.

From strappy satin gowns to Barbie-core pink, Indian icons have enriched the Met Gala with their creative outfits.

Prabal Gurung seems to be the most popular designer choice for Indian icons, as several of them have showcased his creations on the red carpet.

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The Standard View: Mark Rowley and the Met have hard questions to answer: The Met is still trying to contain the outrage from the Jewish community at its ...

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Rishi Sunak buys off Tory defence hawks with military budget boost to 2.5%: PM consults former defence ministers including Ben Wallace before his announcement in ...

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Human rights groups condemn UK government's Rwanda bill as ‘breach of international law’

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Canada bet big on immigration. Now it’s hitting the brakes.: A “massive spike” in temporary immigrants has exceeded what Canada has been able to absorb ...

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Asylum claims by international students have skyrocketed since 2018, figures show

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Sarah Ferguson Thanks Queen Elizabeth For Being A 'Dear Friend' On Her Birthday: The queen was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in London on April 21, 1926.

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The Liberal’s immigration policies have accomplished the opposite of what was intended

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The Rwanda policy isn’t the answer to the Tories’ electoral woes: Rwanda has become something far bigger than policy for the Tories and there is a risk that it ...

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Sweden does not rule out providing Ukraine with Patriot systems : Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson has said that Stockholm may send a Patriot air defence ...

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Independent Regulator a big risk, warns Premier League chief Masters: The introduction of an independent regulator for English soccer represents a big risk that ...

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Africa news updates from the BBC - BBC News: This is an automated feed.

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Quick Glance: Africa: Latest News and Updates

The illegal migration minister says small boat crossings will not stop until flights to Rwanda 'kick in'.

A Chinese shop was shut for allegedly barring Nigerians.

Uganda appoints Abhay Sharma as head coach for the T20 World Cup.

The UK has passed new legislation to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

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Ukraine struggles to secure more Patriots from allies amid escalated Russian air attacks - Euromaidan Press

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Talks under way in Ottawa on curbing global plastics pollution: Delegates from 174 countries are in Ottawa this week for the fourth session of the ...

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Man's 50-year jail term quashed after successful appeal: Joseph Kihara successfully challenged his conviction in a case where he was accused of defiling a ...

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UK's Sunak and Germany's Scholz to open 'new chapter' as defence deal is announced

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Global plastic treaty talks are happening. What do stakeholders want?: Global leaders will gather in Canada's capital this week to discuss progress in drafting a ...

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Labour majorities and the Spice Girls – it’s all a bit Cool Britannia in here: I’m cripplingly embarrassed for us, but I understand. Things are so bleak that ...

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British climate protester won’t be charged for sign telling jurors to vote their conscience

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Tony Blair backs campaign to save Hitachi Newton Aycliffe: Former Prime Minister and Sedgefield MP Tony Blair has echoed calls to save the Hitachi site in Newton ...

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15-year-old Miles Russell is on a golf hot streak, smashes multiple records - National | Globalnews.ca

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Real's Bellingham eyeing triple trophy success: Bellingham has scored 21 goals for Real since signing in the close season from Borussia Dortmund for 103 million ...

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Quick Glance: Jude Bellingham is Elevating Football Awards with Hollywood Glamour

Jude Bellingham added glamour to the Laureus World Sports Awards red carpet with his standout outfit, featuring a key accessory of 2024: a brooch.

Styled by Sunny Kaur, Bellingham sported a double-breasted peak lapel blazer, intricate brooch chain with pearls, flared trousers, a crisp white shirt with black seam and embellished cuffs, and a casual tie for the event where he won the World Breakthrough of the Year Award.

Their styling process was showcased on TikTok, garnering over 3 million views. Bellingham emerges as a burgeoning fashion influencer, setting trends in menswear by embracing jewelry akin to Hollywood stars.

Celebrated as an emerging fashion icon in football, Bellingham fearlessly takes style risks, pushing the boundaries of sportswear. His appearance at the awards could potentially shape a new trend in football fashion and increase interest in sports award shows.

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Norway to join initiative to provide Ukraine with additional air defence assets: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has said that Norway would financially ...

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Cameron vows to stop Russia feeding its 'war machine' by using central Asia to dodge sanctions

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Nations to Resume Talks Over Legal Treaty to Fix Plastic Problem: New research on plastic is already stirring up debate as countries prepare to meet in Ottawa ...

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Ottawa police open hate speech probe after alleged pro-Oct. 7 chants at rally | Globalnews.ca

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UK: Rwanda bill showdown in Parliament, calls for concessions for Afghans : The UK government heads for a showdown with peers over its law to send asylum seekers ...

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