Royal Navy warships to get new decoy launchers:

metro.co.uk/2024/04/25/baby-dolphin-found-dead-bullets-brain-spine-heart-20715115/

Apr 25

Baby dolphin found dead with bullets in it's brain, spine and heart: A beachgoer found the dead animal washed ashore on West Mae's Beach in Cameron parish ...

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New US military aid package to Ukraine expected to be worth around $1 billion: The Biden administration is preparing a new aid package for Ukraine that is ...

cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/new-us-military-aid-package-to-ukraine-expected-to-be-worth-around-usd1-billion/

Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Apr 17

Richmond planning $30 million improvement to Brown's Island: Details of the project are undetermined, but Lisa Sims, CEO of Venture Richmond ...

richmond.com/news/local/business/real-estate/browns-island-james-river-improvements/article_f36ae4c6-fc1d-11ee-98f5-6faa2bb6686f.html

businessinsider.com/ukraine-getting-more-atacms-missiles-it-used-batter-russia-helicopters-2024-4

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Apr 24

Ukraine can threaten more high-value Russian targets with more ATACMS: US lawmakers cleared the way for Ukraine to receive additional MGM-140 Army Tactical ...

Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles

The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.

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Apr 24

Mojave drone fires gun pods for first time: General Atomics recently released details of a live-fire demo involving its Mojave drone, the same type recently ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mojave-drone-fires-gun-pods-for-first-time/

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Apr 24

180 ‘New Leaders’ Join the Royal Navy: The passing-out parade marked the culmination of weeks of rigorous training for these new officers.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/180-new-leaders-join-the-royal-navy/

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Apr 14

How Israel and allied defenses intercepted more than 300 Iranian missiles and drones

cnn.com/2024/04/14/middleeast/israel-air-missile-defense-iran-attack-intl-hnk-ml/

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.

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The Aviationist Apr 21

South Korea's Last F-4E Phantoms Fire Final AGM-142 Popeye Missiles Prior To Retirement

theaviationist.com/2024/04/21/rokaf-f-4e-final-live-firing-agm142/

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Apr 21

Dolphins spotted swimming in River Thames after making way to London: Dolphins were spotted swimming in the River Thames near Richmond on Saturday morning (20 ...

independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/dolphins-river-thames-video-pollution-b2532166.html

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Apr 19

No missile attack against Iran, Iranian official tells Reuters: Explosions heard in Isfahan were a result of the activation of Iran's air defence systems ...

reuters.com/world/middle-east/no-missile-attack-against-iran-iranian-official-tells-reuters-2024-04-19/

yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/24245702.london-officially-one-uks-greenest-regions/

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Your Local Guardian Apr 13

London is officially one of the UK's greenest regions: The UK's greenest regions have been named and London is among the top 5, beating out countryside regions.

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Apr 23

F-4 Phantoms Conduct Final Popeye Missile Firing Before South Korea Bids Them Farewell

twz.com/news-features/f-4-phantoms-conduct-phinal-popeye-missile-live-fire-before-south-korea-bids-them-pharewell

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Apr 20

Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Tamar in Tonga: The latest leg of the Portsmouth-based warship’s Pacific patrol took her to the island chain to underscore ties ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-patrol-ship-hms-tamar-in-tonga/

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metro.co.uk/2024/04/23/st-georges-day-london-march-chaos-protesters-clash-police-20702581/

Apr 23

St George’s Day London march sees chaos as protesters clash with police: It's thought members of far right groups and some linked to football clubs from ...

english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/britain-shoots-down-houthi-missile-targeting-merchant-ship

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Britain shoots down Houthi missile targeting merchant ship: Britain said on Thursday the Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond had shot down a missile fired by the ...

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Extra police called in as far-right groups expected for St George's Day march: Officers will have powers to remove face coverings and to search people before ...

mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/extra-police-called-far-right-29045389

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UK Defence Journal

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Apr 24

MOD reluctant to discuss fate of two frigates: The future of two of the Royal Navy's front-line warships, HMS Argyll and HMS Westminster ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-reluctant-to-discuss-fate-of-two-frigates/

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Apr 23

Status of Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate fleet: Five Type 23 Frigates are available and the remaining six are in various stages of refit and therefore are not ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/status-of-royal-navys-type-23-frigate-fleet/

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CNN.com

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Apr 22

US sends land-attack missile system to Philippines for exercises in apparent message to China

cnn.com/2024/04/22/asia/us-land-attack-missile-philippines-china-intl-hnk-ml/

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Apr 16

Royal Navy frigates getting sonar upgrade: The system, which is likely to be trialled later in 2024, automatically determines the optimum deployment depth of an ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-frigates-getting-sonar-upgrade/

dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter/newsletter-entertainment/sarah-ferguson-pays-tribute-queen-32635852

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Apr 22

Sarah Ferguson pays tribute to Queen on what would have been her birthday: The Duchess of York took to Twitter to share her thoughts on the beloved monarch ...

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Apr 14

The Iron Dome air defence system, Israel's crucial anti-missile shield

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Apr 13

Operation in the Indian Ocean: British navy seizes 3.7 tons of drugs: The British navy has stopped drug smugglers in the Indian Ocean and discovered goods worth ...

spiegel.de/panorama/einsatz-im-indischen-ozean-britische-marine-beschlagnahmt-3-7-tonnen-drogen-a-e0cb0b59-a196-4dd1-b8d5-e319f8ba1692

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Apr 19

Family of geese hold up London commuter trains after waddling onto train tracks : Commuters faced travel disruption in south-west London on Friday morning after ...

standard.co.uk/news/london/south-western-railway-geese-tracks-richmond-mortlake-b1152540.html

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Apr 25

Status of Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate fleet: Five Type 23 Frigates are available and the remaining six are in various stages of refit and therefore are not ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/status-of-royal-navys-type-23-frigate-fleet/

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Evening Standard

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London travel news LIVE: Waterloo trains cancelled after person hit by train between Richmond and Teddington

standard.co.uk/news/london/travel-updates-live-waterloo-trains-teddington-southern-tube-tfl-b1153470.html

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Multiple British warships to get laser guns: The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its commitment to outfitting multiple Royal Navy ships with the DragonFire ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/multiple-british-warships-to-get-laser-guns/

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Apr 23

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

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metro.co.uk/2024/04/14/grandmother-75-feels-trapped-council-installs-bus-stop-end-drive-20622362/

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Grandmother, 75, feels 'trapped' after council installs bus-stop at the end of her drive

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Trains cancelled at London Waterloo after person hit by a train: The person was reportedly hit between Kingston and Teddington, and all lines have had to be shut ...

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Apr 20

North Korea conducts cruise missile warhead test on Friday, KCNA says: North Korea conducted a cruise missile warhead test and test launch of its new ...

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-conducts-cruise-missile-warhead-test-friday-kcna-says-2024-04-19/

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metro.co.uk/2024/04/14/huge-drugs-haul-worth-33-000-000-seized-royal-navy-warship-20643943/

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Huge drugs haul worth £33,000,000 seized by Royal Navy warship: The Portsmouth-based warship was on its first day of a security patrol when its Wildcat ...

businessinsider.com/israel-hit-iran-with-half-ton-rampage-supersonic-missile-report-2024-4

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Insider (news website)

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Israel hit Iran with a half-ton 'Rampage' supersonic missile: report : Israeli media reported that Israel used a "Rampage" air-to-surface missile.

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Apr 11

Future of Teesside Docks safeguarded by new £250m Royal Navy deal: UK Docks will support five Royal Navy River Class offshore patrol vessels in the eight-year ...

gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/future-teesside-docks-safeguarded-new-28977965

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Apr 19

Cambridge family 'unnerved' after seeing missile attack: A Cambridge family paid almost £4,000 to get home from Jordan after their flight was cancelled.

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Apr 25

‘Dolphins’ seen near Richmond ‘suspected to be dead’: Dolphins spotted swimming in the river Thames near Richmond are suspected to have died.

yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/24278813.dolphins-seen-near-richmond-suspected-dead/

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Apr 19

Explosions as Israel retaliates against Iran : Israel is reported to have fired a missile at Iran, following Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone strike last ...

euronews.com/2024/04/19/live-explosions-as-israel-retaliates-against-iran

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Apr 20

Hezbollah says 3 operatives killed; IDF strikes in south Lebanon for third time today

timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-20-2024/

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Apr 14

U.S. led coalition of warplanes helped intercept 300 weapons from Iran in historic strike on Israel

usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/04/14/us-coalition-intercept-300-drones-missiles-iran-israel/73320220007/

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Apr 16

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

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Lexington Herald-Leader

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Apr 09

‘Thank you Cal’ yard sign spotted in front of John Calipari’s Lexington home: Yard sign placed in Lexington, Kentucky front yard of UK basketball coach’s John ...

kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287512185.html

Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari

John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.

The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.

Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.

This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.

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Apr 13

Navy seizes £33m of drugs in 24 hours: The Royal Navy has seized nearly £33m worth of illegal drugs from traffickers in the Middle East.

plymouthherald.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/royal-navy-seizes-33m-drugs-9222828

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Apr 24

Major £217m contract awarded to support Royal Navy: The contract will see 28 companies providing global support to the Royal Navy.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/major-217m-contract-awarded-to-support-royal-navy/

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metro.co.uk/2024/04/21/londoners-amazed-dolphins-spotted-splashing-a-river-20689281/

Apr 21

Londoners amazed after dolphins spotted splashing about in a river: The group of dolphins bobbing along the river at Richmond Lock and Footbridge.

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Apr 21

10 London towns that people mistakenly believe are in Essex, Surrey or Kent: There are a few towns that some people like to argue belong to Essex ...

mylondon.news/lifestyle/travel/10-london-towns-people-mistakenly-28972256

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Apr 19

Mum’s plea to find lost son amid Navy search in Helensburgh: A search has been launced for Josh Gayton after he did not attend work at Faslane Naval Base.

news.stv.tv/east-central/mums-plea-to-find-lost-son-amid-navy-search-in-helensburgh

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Apr 10

UK survey shows signs of cost of living crisis easing for some: Britain's cost of living crisis is showing signs of easing, an FCA survey showed on Wednesday ...

reuters.com/world/uk/uk-survey-shows-signs-cost-living-crisis-easing-some-2024-04-09/

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Apr 15

Exclusive: Lockheed wins US missile defense contract worth $17 bln, sources say

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Apr 24

Nature loss could slow UK growth 12% by the 2030s, report says: Nature loss could pose a greater risk to Britain's economy than the COVID-19 pandemic and wipe ...

reuters.com/world/uk/nature-loss-could-slow-uk-growth-12-by-2030s-report-says-2024-04-24/

richmond.com/opinion/columnists/eclipse-shines-light-shared-humanity/article_9b28657e-f617-11ee-b97c-6bf8cc232de8.html

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Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Apr 09

Williams: The eclipse shines a light on our shared humanity: It's not every day that the moon blocks the sun and the ground beneath us shifts ...

Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington

An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.

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Apr 15

Opinion | For Israel, Revenge Should Be a Dish Served Cold: Israel has the right to retaliate against Iran’s missile barrage. It should bide its time.

nytimes.com/2024/04/14/opinion/israel-iran-netanyahu-biden.html

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The Aviationist Apr 10

Lockheed Martin Unveils New Mako Hypersonic Missile Which Can Be Carried Internally By The F-35

theaviationist.com/2024/04/10/lockheed-martin-unveils-new-mako-hypersonic-missile-which-can-be-carried-internally-by-the-f-35/

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Apr 15

'Ted Lasso' star Hannah Waddingham calls out red carpet photographer for sexist remark: 'Don't be a d--k'

nypost.com/2024/04/15/entertainment/ted-lassos-hannah-waddingham-calls-out-photog-for-sexist-remark-on-red-carpet/

Quick Glance: Hannah Waddingham Confronts Photographer for Sexist Remark

Hannah Waddingham slammed a male photographer during London’s prestigious Olivier Awards for asking her to show her leg.

The heated exchange didn’t affect Waddingham’s hosting duties, showcasing her resilience.

Waddingham’s telling-off went viral, earning praise for her strong stance against sexism.

The award-winning actress has a history of speaking out against derogatory remarks and has been commended for her courage and determination.

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Apr 19

What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran: Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on Friday ...

go.france24.com/hwS

bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-14/iran-s-missile-barrage-was-an-error-israel-can-gain-from

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The Wall Street Journal

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Apr 14

Israel Fends Off Iran's Missile and Drone Attack: Live Updates: Nearly all of the aerial projectiles were shot down before reaching Israeli territory ...

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Apr 14

Iran’s Missile Barrage Was an Error Israel Can Gain From: Netanyahu has a window to refocus attention from Gaza to Iran.

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Apr 13

Model maker gets Navy advice to construct Barrow-built submarine: A MODEL builder received tips on how to construct his own miniature version of a Barrow-built ...

nwemail.co.uk/news/24244780.model-maker-gets-navy-advice-construct-barrow-built-submarine/

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Apr 15

1st Taiwan Land Sword II missile live-fire test successful | Taiwan News | Apr. 15, 2024 12:08

taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5640542

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Apr 17

UK inflation slows by less than expected to 3.2% in March: British consumer price inflation slowed by less than expected to a two-and-a-half-year low of 3 ...

reuters.com/world/uk/uk-inflation-rate-slows-32-march-2024-04-17/

Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.

Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.

Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.

Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.

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Apr 25

What are the Royal Navy’s land-attack capabilities?: Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles from submarines, Paveway IV bombs from F-35Bs, and the ongoing integration of ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/what-are-the-royal-navys-land-attack-capabilities/

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My London

mylondon.news/news/transport/new-map-shows-superloop-2-29024778

Apr 19

New map shows 'Superloop 2' plans with 5 routes to make journeys quicker: Sadiq Khan has announced a first look at the proposals for the extension which will ...

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Apr 21

Lost orange, white and stripy lines that disappeared from London's Tube map: It's amazing to see how much our beloved map has changed in 30 years

mylondon.news/news/nostalgia/lost-tube-map-underground-lines-23796543

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Apr 25

Sadiq Khan's proposed Superloop 2 bus routes in London: On Friday (April 19) Sadiq Khan unveiled plans to create more express Superloop bus routes in London if ...

romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/24270393.proposed-superloop-2-bus-routes-london/

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Apr 22

EU Is Set to Impose Iran Sanctions for Missile Attacks on Israel: European Union foreign and defense ministers are poised to reach a political agreement on ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/eu-is-set-to-impose-iran-sanctions-for-missile-attacks-on-israel

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Apr 24

Exclusive London and South-East hit with record £100billion income tax grab as changes bite

standard.co.uk/news/politics/london-income-tax-bill-stealth-freeze-chancellor-south-east-b1153485.html

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