Has Brexit finally paid off? What Trump’s tariff reprieve means for Starmer

found 2025 › Feb › 04 (Tue) @ 17:50 UTC

The U.S. president hinted he’ll spare Britain from his trade war, while hammering the EU. But as Nigel Farage surges in the polls, Keir Starmer isn’t safe from Brexit yet.

Von der Leyen signals ‘extraordinary’ measure to boost EU defense spending

found 2025 › Feb › 04 (Tue) @ 17:50 UTC

a story from Politico EU › Politico EU

The move would offer national capitals more room to increase defense spending.

Give Ukraine nuclear weapons, says Zelenskyy

found 2025 › Feb › 04 (Tue) @ 17:50 UTC

a story from Politico EU › Politico EU

If Ukraine isn't granted NATO membership it will need another way to defend itself from Russia in future, said the Ukrainian president.

Police say about 10 dead in shooting at adult school in Sweden’s Orebro

found 2025 › Feb › 04 (Tue) @ 17:50 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

Death toll rises as police continue to probe what they call 'attempted murder, arson and aggravated weapons offence'.

In West Bank, Israel denies Jenin families right to bury loved ones at home

found 2025 › Feb › 04 (Tue) @ 17:50 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

China is quick to act when US tariffs on its imports go into effect, but experts say it's leaving room for negotiation.

Food prices skyrocket in DR Congo’s Goma after M23 takeover

found 2025 › Feb › 04 (Tue) @ 17:50 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

NGO ActionAid and locals say cost of some items has risen between 18% and 160% as conflict blocks aid and supplies.

Medical experts dispute evidence in Lucy Letby’s baby killing conviction

found 2025 › Feb › 04 (Tue) @ 17:50 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

Lucy Letby is serving 15 life sentences for seven baby deaths at neonatal units between 2015-16.

Five people shot at education centre in central Sweden

found 2025 › Feb › 04 (Tue) @ 17:50 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

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Five people are in hospital after being shot at an education centre in central Sweden.

Trump’s new missile shield for the US – challenges and dangers

found 2025 › Feb › 04 (Tue) @ 17:50 UTC

a story from Al Jazeera › Al Jazeera English

President's new missile defence project raises questions about cost, feasibility and global security.

How will new signings shape second half of WSL season? – Women’s Football Weekly

found 2025 › Feb › 04 (Tue) @ 17:50 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emma Sanders, and Chris Paouros to discuss WSL deadline day, Arsenal’s seven-goal thriller with Manchester City, and Chelsea’s growing dominance

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