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UK's Labour outlines plan to renationalise railways within 5 years: Britain's opposition Labour Party said it planned to renationalise the country's rail network ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uks-labour-outlines-plan-renationalise-railways-within-5-years-2024-04-24/
Allegra Stratton: A Defensive Election Play: Rishi Sunak is on day two of his trip to the continent. So far, he’s used the trip to announce raising the UK’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-24/allegra-stratton-a-defensive-election-play
Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in: U.K. pledge to hike defense spending is designed to keep U.S. on side.
politico.eu/article/britain-sends-message-donald-trump-nato-worth-investing-in/
Germany, Britain plan to build remote-controlled howitzers together | DPA: Germany and Britain plan to jointly develop a remote-controlled howitzer for future ...
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Hundreds of migrants arrive in UK as five die attempting Channel crossing: More than 400 migrants arrived in the UK on the day five people died trying to cross ...
itv.com/news/meridian/2024-04-24/hundreds-of-migrants-arrive-in-uk-as-five-die-attempting-channel-crossing
Barbados 'pauses' acquisition of former slavery plantation owned by Tory MP: Barbados will halt the acquisition of a former slavery plantation belonging to a ...
reuters.com/world/barbados-pauses-acquisition-former-slavery-plantation-owned-by-tory-mp-2024-04-24/
Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-push-legalize-settlements-west-bank-dangerous-reckless-us-says-2024-04-24/
Rishi Sunak, Olaf Scholz Find Common Cause to Support Each Other on Defense: UK-German ties appeared under strain as recently as last month, with British ...
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'Lesser Spotted Kiwi' survives one of world's toughest races: Ultrarunner Greig Hamilton took three attempts to achieve something he first ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/24/lesser-spotted-kiwi-survives-one-of-worlds-toughest-races/
Canoe queen Carrington looks to add to New Zealand record haul in Paris: Canoe sprint champion Lisa Carrington became New Zealand's most decorated Olympian at ...
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Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine : A meeting between the British and German leaders made for a show of unity even as disagreements on how to ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/24/germanys-scholz-urges-europe-to-do-for-ukraine-as-uk-pm-ups-defence-spending
Lost luggage leaves New Zealand’s band without instruments for Anzac Day at Gallipoli
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/24/lost-luggage-new-zealand-band-anzac-day-gallipoli
Bakery, supermarket in clear over rat foot found in bread: An investigation has concluded a rat foot found in a garlic bread most likely came from the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515101/bakery-supermarket-in-clear-over-rat-foot-found-in-bread
UK to buy German-made new artillery system: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to convene with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin to fortify defense ...
defence-blog.com/uk-to-buy-german-made-new-artillery-system/
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.
Australians gather at Anzac Day services across the country to honour servicemen and servicewomen
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/australians-gather-for-anzac-day-services-around-the-country/103763630
New Prince Louis birthday photo taken by Kate: Kensington Palace has given assurances the picture has not been edited.
rnz.co.nz/news/world/515070/new-prince-louis-birthday-photo-taken-by-kate
Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
The first, forgotten Anzacs, more than 50 years before Gallipoli: Australian and New Zealand volunteers fought together in the Waikato War, yet still its place ...
thespinoff.co.nz/society/25-04-2023/the-first-forgotten-anzacs-more-than-50-years-before-gallipoli-2
UK's Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy; migrants die in channel: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed that nothing would prevent him from sending ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uks-sunak-says-nothing-will-stop-rwanda-policy-migrants-die-channel-2024-04-23/
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.
US military aid alone won't be enough to defeat Russia – Ukraine's foreign minister
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452789/
London Marathoner Drinks Glass of Wine At Every Mile and Still Crosses Finish Line
thedailybeast.com/london-marathoner-drinks-glass-of-wine-at-every-mile-and-still-crosses-finish-line
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.
Actress, crew see off big marine visitor: Big Jeff, Oamaru’s elephant seal visitor, had a special guest yesterday. English-Australian actress Miriam Margolyes ...
odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/actress-crew-see-big-marine-visitor
Cavalry horses run amok in central London and injure four people: Clips posted by social media users showed a saddled white horse seemingly covered in blood ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/horses-run-amok-in-central-london
Quick Glance: Uncontrolled Horses Cause Chaos in London
- Five military horses, including one covered in blood, escaped in London, injuring several people before being recaptured.
- During an exercise in central London, the horses spooked, causing injuries to soldiers and civilians.
- The horses weaved a destructive path through the city, colliding with vehicles and causing panic among bystanders.
- Multiple individuals were injured and taken to the hospital as police and fire crews worked to contain the situation.
West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/23/west-is-best-how-we-stack-up-against-australia/
Education Ministry cuts: Roles providing support for disabled kids among those proposed to be axed
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515129/education-ministry-cuts-roles-providing-support-for-disabled-kids-among-those-proposed-to-be-axed
UK to deploy Typhoon fighter jets to Poland: The United Kingdom announced plans to send Typhoon fighter jets to Poland to defend its airspace ...
defence-blog.com/uk-to-deploy-typhoon-fighter-jets-to-poland/
Five people die in attempted Channel boat crossing to UK: Accident off the French coast came after Sunak’s Rwanda plans gained parliamentary approval
ft.com/content/8f76ff2b-6c5e-4352-9e2d-0567089cc7c0
Pros and Cons: Should Cigarettes Be Banned for Future Generations?: This much is clear: smoking is bad for your health. Great Britain would therefore like to ...
welt.de/debatte/kommentare/article251191184/Pro-und-Contra-Sollten-Zigaretten-fuer-kuenftige-Generationen-verboten-werden.html
English Channel: At least five migrants drown - including a child: At least five migrants die on Tuesday night while trying to cross the English Channel to the ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251175628/Aermelkanal-Mindestens-fuenf-Migranten-ertrinken-darunter-ein-Kind.html
Anzac Day: Follow live updates from across Aotearoa: The Ministry of Culture and Heritage has pulled the plug on two services for Anzac Day in the capital.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515156/anzac-day-follow-live-updates-from-across-aotearoa
Media minister rolled as industry awaits plan: Melissa Lee has been replaced as Minister of Media and Communications after just seven months in the role in which ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/mediawatch/audio/2018935670/media-minister-rolled-as-industry-awaits-plan
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 ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-names-gwyn-jenkins-national-security-adviser-2024-04-23/
'At times I operated without anaesthetic': British surgeon's harrowing Gaza account
itv.com/news/2024-04-24/i-operated-without-anaesthetic-british-surgeons-harrowing-gaza-account
Humza Yousaf and his ridiculous, feigned outrage: On Tuesday, Humza Yousaf was angry at UK ministers for not including Scottish sub-postmasters in laws that will ...
spectator.co.uk/article/humza-yousaf-and-his-ridiculous-feigned-outrage/
Newsroom daily quiz, Thursday 25 April: When did New Zealand change its currency from the pound to the dollar? Test your general knowledge with Newsroom's ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/25/newsroom-daily-quiz-thursday-25-april/
Book of the Week: Talia Marshall on living legend Ngāhuia Te Awekōtuku: Talia Marshall reviews one of the year's best and most important books ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/25/book-of-the-week-talia-marshall-on-living-legend-ngahuia-te-awekotuku/
NRL: Warriors sign Jett Cleary, younger brother of Panthers star Nathan: The younger brother of premiership-winner Nathan and son of former Warriors coach Ivan ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/515110/nrl-warriors-sign-jett-cleary-younger-brother-of-panthers-star-nathan
UK police arrest three of migrants' deaths in Channel | Africanews: "This tragic incident once again demonstrates the threat to life posed by these ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/uk-police-arrest-three-of-migrants-deaths-in-channel/
Rwanda: Why a migrant plane won’t be taking off anytime soon: The Rwanda bill has finally been approved - but planes won't be taking off imminently.
bbc.com/news/uk-68841417
IndyCars: Scott McLaughlin disqualified from podium finish in season-opening race
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/515163/indycars-scott-mclaughlin-disqualified-from-podium-finish-in-season-opening-race
UK Home Secretary in Italy to discuss ways to tackle flow of illegal migrants: Visit comes a day after British parliament passed controversial Safety of Rwanda ...
euronews.com/2024/04/24/uk-home-secretary-in-italy-to-discuss-ways-to-tackle-flow-of-illegal-migrants
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.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-20001001
Pressure from Prime Minister Sunak: British Parliament approves controversial deportations to Rwanda
spiegel.de/ausland/grossbritannien-parlament-genehmigt-umstrittene-abschiebungen-nach-ruanda-a-7cdc86bd-2e07-4a6a-8b15-d1ae34e40d36
‘No-brainer’: Rugby Australia wants Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day: RA chairman Daniel Herbert believes a Wallabies-All Blacks game on Anzac Day would be a ...
smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/no-brainer-rugby-australia-wants-bledisloe-cup-clash-on-anzac-day-20240424-p5fm6d.html
Anzac Day: Recent veterans need to be remembered - 'they'll just stand quietly at the back'
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515066/anzac-day-recent-veterans-need-to-be-remembered-they-ll-just-stand-quietly-at-the-back
U.K. Rams Through Plan to Deport Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Despite Major Legal and Rights Concerns
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/uk_rams_through_plan_to_deport_asylum_seekers_to_rwanda_despite_major_legal_and_rights_concerns
Thousands of European flights reportedly affected by suspected Russian jamming: Russia has been accused of jamming GPS signals in nearby countries such as ...
kyivindependent.com/thousands-of-european-flights-affected-by-suspected-russian-jamming/
Ukraine's Energy Support Fund raises approximately €410 million – Ukraine's PM: The Energy Support Fund for Ukraine has raised about €410 million in ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452631/
402 migrants crossed Channel to UK on day five people including child died: Seven small boats reached UK waters, with the numbers arriving from France so far in ...
inews.co.uk/news/402-migrants-crossed-channel-day-five-died-3021687
Rishi Sunak’s great betrayal of the Afghans who helped the UK will not be forgotten
inews.co.uk/opinion/rishi-sunaks-great-betrayal-of-the-afghans-who-helped-the-uk-will-not-be-forgotten-3019857
German opposition urges UK PM Sunak to pressure Chancellor Scholz on Taurus for Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452706/
UK creative industries warn ‘superpower’ status at risk without investment: Artists and executives call on next government to focus on ‘reinvigorating our ...
ft.com/content/cc8f4851-93d1-4da0-a621-fdf59e5af7ff
Rude, patronising and out of his depth, Minister Mikey ticks all the boxes: Michael Tomlinson’s efforts to defend Rwanda bill show how well suited he is to be ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/23/rude-patronising-and-out-of-his-depth-minister-michael-tomlinson-ticks-all-the-boxes
Leaked document reveals millions of dollars of cuts at Te Whatu Ora: Health Minister Shane Reti says savings sought by Health NZ aren’t part of the Government’s ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/24/leaked-document-reveals-millions-of-dollars-of-cuts-at-te-whatu-ora/
Crusaders remain bottom of the Super Rugby table: The pressure continues to mount on the struggling Crusaders who are sitting last on the Super Rugby Pacific ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018935664/crusaders-remain-bottom-of-the-super-rugby-table
I’ve been helping Britons move to Spain for 28 years – what you should know: Raquel Perez helps UK residents navigate the red tape that comes with relocating to ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/helping-britons-move-spain-28-years-what-you-should-know-3022037
Charities warn Bill to ban no-fault evictions ‘will fail’ if amendments backed: There are calls for ministers to resist pressure from ‘vested interests’ ahead of ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-24/charities-warn-bill-to-ban-no-fault-evictions-will-fail-if-amendments-backed
UK parliament passes Rwanda asylum law as Sunak vows flights will start in weeks: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised on Monday to start sending asylum ...
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How India’s Economy Has Really Fared Under Modi: Talk of an economic miracle is foundational to Modi's appeal and legitimacy at home. Ye his record is far from ...
time.com/6969626/india-modi-economy-election/
UK's Astute-Class Submarines: History and all you need to know: UK's Royal Navy's latest astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine has officially named ...
wionews.com/videos/uks-astute-class-submarines-history-and-all-you-need-to-know-714255
David Cameron’s China links are too much baggage: In the years following his resignation as prime minister, David Cameron appeared to become the poster child for ...
spectator.co.uk/article/david-camerons-china-links-are-too-much-baggage/
Nigel Farage just ruined Adidas Gazelles: The Brexiteer broadcaster dug his heels in about his choice of footwear.
politico.eu/article/nigel-farage-just-ruined-adidas-gazelles-after-rishi-sunak-spoiled-adidas-sambas/
Canterbury Clothing Unveils 120 Years Commemorative Mural Featuring Sporting Greats Jonah Lomu, Peter Blake and Michael Jones
nzherald.co.nz/nz/canterbury-clothing-unveils-120-years-commemorative-mural-featuring-sporting-greats-jonah-lomu-peter-blake-and-michael-jones/E6T2TSMW5NDP3EL5TF3BK7WWYM/
RSA clubs need to 'reorient', make veterans the priority - chairperson: Martyn Dunne says many RSAs are "highly successful" but have not been looking after the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515055/rsa-clubs-need-to-reorient-make-veterans-the-priority-chairperson
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 ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/dwp-extra-powers-raid-homes-29042536
London’s top cop defends officer who stopped man for being ‘openly Jewish’: After meeting Jewish community, Mark Rowley says he 'completely understands' behavior ...
timesofisrael.com/londons-top-cop-defends-officer-who-stopped-man-for-being-openly-jewish/
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'
inews.co.uk/news/politics/rishi-sunak-refuses-rule-out-july-general-election-3019688
Why did it take Rishi Sunak so long to up defence spending?: Britain is putting its defence industry on a 'war-footing', the PM has said, as he vowed to boost ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-did-it-take-rishi-sunak-so-long-to-up-defence-spending/
UK refuses to say if Israel sought help against Iran drones: The UK government has declined to comment on whether Israel requested British military assistance in ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-refuses-to-say-if-israel-sought-help-against-iran-drones/
Meta Quest 2 Drops to Just £179 For Amazon Prime Members in the UK - IGN: Meta Quest 2 is currently down to just £179 in the UK.
ign.com/articles/meta-quest-2-best-deal-ever-amazon-prime-members-uk
Pakistan Actor's Comments On Babar Azam Draws Sharp Response, Forced To Make Account Private: Reports | Cricket News
sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-actors-comments-on-babar-azam-draws-sharp-response-forced-to-make-account-private-reports-5508511
Anzac Day: Veterans not getting support they need, feel forgotten about: Some contemporary veterans say are dealing with the impacts of serving ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515152/anzac-day-veterans-not-getting-support-they-need-feel-forgotten-about
MPs scrutinising UK-Israel arms sales to hear from ex-soldier who said Gaza deaths 'necessary'
middleeasteye.net/news/UK-mps-scrutinising-israel-arms-sales-hear-ex-soldier-who-said-gaza-deaths-necessary
First home buyers pick up quarter of properties for sale in March: Market conditions are set to favour first home buyers for the forseeable future ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/515061/first-home-buyers-pick-up-quarter-of-properties-for-sale-in-march
Intelligence and Alzheimer's: How fit is your brain? Your eyes give it away: Joy, sadness or anger - Emotions can be read from the eyes. But does this also apply ...
welt.de/kmpkt/article237070805/Intelligenz-und-Alzheimer-Wie-fit-ist-dein-Gehirn-Deine-Augen-verraten-es.html
Scattergun: After the Death of Rūaumoko reveals the frightening talent of Ana Scotney
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/23-04-2024/scattergun-after-the-death-of-ruaumoko-reveals-the-frightening-talent-of-ana-scotney
Ōrākei Local Board says rubbish bin may be return after walkers dump dog poo in protest
nzherald.co.nz/nz/orakei-local-board-says-rubbish-bin-could-be-reinstated-after-walkers-dump-dog-poo-in-protest/O23ZWUGM2FDXBOHYCHLDPNK2HA/
Susanna Reid forced to apologise as MP swears live on Good Morning Britain: Susanna Reid was forced to apologise on behalf of Labour MP Yvette Cooper after she ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/susanna-reid-forced-apologise-labour-32648594
Businesses bemoan Anzac Day trading restrictions: Some will lose out on thousands of dollars, while others say the staff costs are too high to justify opening on ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/515131/businesses-bemoan-anzac-day-trading-restrictions
Lessons identified must become lessons learned for emergency preparedness: Opinion: It cost too much, apparently, to implement a 'common operational ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/24/lessons-identified-must-become-lessons-learned-for-emergency-preparedness/
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