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What’s Next For Spain After PM Pedro Sanchez Threatened to Quit?
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
The Anglosphere has an advantage on immigration: English-speaking countries generally do better at both attracting and integrating talent
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Tiny cottage with secret cave in the garden could be yours for just £167,000: The distinctive feature of the tiny cottage is the little cave in the backyard ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/tiny-cottage-secret-cave-garden-32679832
Vintage vehicles and drivers from across the country turn out to celebrate former Walsall truck driver's 90th birthday
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/2024/04/26/vintage-vehicles-and-drivers-from-across-the-country-turn-out-to-celebrate-former-walsall-truck-drivers-90th-birthday/
Carol hanging up her scissors after 61 years but still keeping it in family: It will be the end of an era on Friday when much-loved Stourbridge hairdresser Carol ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/stourbridge/2024/04/26/carol-hanging-up-her-scissors-after-61-years-but-still-keeping-it-in-family/
Making history: Black Country Living Museum celebrates 11 millionth visitor: It was a surprising day for a visitor to the region's heritage open-air museum ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/2024/04/26/im-honoured-to-be-11-millionth-visitor-to-museum-says-school-teacher/
Renovation work on £15m home of ex-Baggies owner spooked military horses: Noise from building work on a £15 million house owned by former West Bromwich Albion ...
expressandstar.com/news/Features/2024/04/26/renovation-work-on-15m-home-of-ex-baggies-owner-spooked-military-horses/
'We're getting the royal treatment!' Black Country residents thrilled by prince's surprise visit
expressandstar.com/news/royal-family/2024/04/26/were-getting-the-royal-treatment-black-country-residents-thrilled-by-princes-surprise-visit/
RSPCA appeal for information after two swans killed and seven eggs destroyed: The RSPCA has appealed for information after a series of attacks where swans have ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/2024/04/26/rspca-appeal-for-information-after-two-swans-killed-and-seven-eggs-destroyed/
Two women who swindled £600,000 from estates of grieving families sent to jail: Two women who stole over £600,000 from the estates of grieving Staffordshire ...
expressandstar.com/news/Features/2024/04/25/two-women-who-swindled-600000-from-estates-of-grieving-families-sent-to-jail/
Flats planned above town centre sports store: ‘High standard’ apartments are set to be created above a sports shop just outside Walsall town centre.
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/2024/04/25/flats-planned-above-town-centre-sports-store/
Mayor hopeful pledges to provide 66,000 kids with free school meals : Richard Parker (Lab) reveals it was a grilling from BirminghamLive that prompted him to ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/mayor-hopeful-richard-parker-pledges-29067781
Doncaster mum's warning to other parents after son's shock cancer diagnosis: Tyler was taken to the doctors after losing his appetite and beginning to stumble as ...
nationalworld.com/health/mums-warning-to-other-parents-after-sons-cancer-diagnosis-4604588
Unexplained baby death: Three months on 'investigation continues': West Midlands Police have confirmed that an investigation into the 'unexplained' ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/2024/04/26/unexplained-baby-death-three-months-on-investigation-continues/
Opposition group to planned housing scheme launched: An opposition group has been formed to a planned housing scheme that will see 165 houses bought in an ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/2024/04/26/opposition-group-to-planned-housing-scheme-launched/
£50,000 haul of illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized during raid at Staffordshire storage unit
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/2024/04/26/50000-haul-of-illegal-cigarettes-and-tobacco-seized-during-raid-at-staffordshire-storage-unit/
Tributes to Dudley councillors stepping down at this year's elections: Dudley Council elections will mark the end of the road for several current members of the ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/2024/04/26/tributes-to-dudley-councillors-stepping-down-at-this-years-elections/
Looking for heroes as Express & Star celebrates 150 years: A new and exciting awards event is launched today to celebrate 150 years of the Express & Star.
expressandstar.com/news/2024/04/25/looking-for-heroes-as-express--star-celebrates-150-years/
Still time to sign up for popular cycling fundraiser spearheaded by Olympians: There's just a few weeks left for people to sign up to a fundraising cycle ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/kingswinford/2024/04/25/still-time-to-sign-up-for-popular-cycling-fundraiser-spearheaded-by-olympians/
Preston named among cheapest cities in UK to buy and rent: Preston, Lancashire has been named among the cheapest cities for first-time buyers and renters in new ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24276807.preston-named-among-cheapest-cities-uk-buy-rent/
West coast island formerly owned by rockstar on sale for £2.5m: Argyll and Bute's Sanda Island is on the market. Formerly owned by Cream frontman Jack Bruce ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/6447365/sanda-island-for-sale/
Giants made right move to get Daniel Jones the No. 1 WR he needs: The Giants could have reached for a QB with the 6th pick, but smartly took WR Malik Nabers and ...
foxsports.com/stories/nfl/giants-made-right-move-to-get-daniel-jones-the-no-1-wr-he-needs
Breakdown on northbound M6 means delays for morning commuters: A broken-down vehicle on the M6 is causing tailbacks for commuters this morning.
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/2024/04/25/breakdown-on-northbound-m6-means-delays-for-morning-commuters/
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.
York among UK's most expensive places for first-time buyers: Find out why York has been revealed as one of the most expensive places for first-time buyers in the ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24274865.york-among-uks-expensive-places-first-time-buyers/
Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493784/kenya-ranked-fourth-wealthiest-country-in-africa
Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa
- Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.
- As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.
- Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.
- The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.
All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics: Why bigger isn’t always better in geopolitics.
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China’s Alternative Order: And What America Should Learn From It: And what America should learn from it.
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
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/
Best cities for first time buyers named nearly 5 times cheaper than London: The cheapest cities are all in the north of the UK
mylondon.news/news/property/best-cities-first-time-buyers-29055779
Historic home gifted to Smethwick by famous brewer to become flats: A former Edwardian nurses’ home donated to Smethwick will be converted into flats.
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/stourbridge/2024/04/23/historic-home-gifted-to-smethwick-by-famous-brewer-to-become-flats/
Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
ft.com/content/cc322202-97da-40e6-bdd2-ae1c89deea10
Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.
extremetech.com/computing/russia-is-working-on-a-128-core-supercomputing-platform-report
Rightmove Data on Asking Prices Shows UK Housing Market Turned a Corner: But asking price increases are still lagging wages and inflation.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/rightmove-data-on-asking-prices-shows-uk-housing-market-turned-a-corner
UAE weather: Light to moderate rains expected from Monday to Friday: The National Centre of Meteorology said it's closely monitoring the weather situation
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-light-to-moderate-rains-expected-from-monday-to-friday-1.1713757230632
UAE: Expect a clear day tomorrow, with not much rain, as per weather forecast: Chances of light rain in eastern areas later this week, with slight drop in ...
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-expect-a-clear-day-tomorrow-with-not-much-rain-as-per-weather-forecast-1.1713795964743
Homes of Wealthy Brits Boost UK Property Asking Prices by Most in 12 Months: Asking prices for UK homes rose at the highest annual pace in 12 months ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/uk-s-wealthy-boost-property-asking-prices-by-most-in-12-months
Thousands fill the streets with festive colour for Vaisakhi celebrations in Smethwick
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/sandwell/2024/04/22/thousands-turn-out-for-festival-celebrations-in-smethwick/
Asking prices for UK homes close to record high, Rightmove says: Prices of homes being sold in Britain are close to their record highs after the biggest annual ...
reuters.com/world/uk/asking-prices-uk-homes-close-record-high-rightmove-says-2024-04-21/
That's a latte-r coffee! Walsall barista makes the finals in national coffee awards
expressandstar.com/news/business/2024/04/24/thats-a-latte-r-coffee-walsall-barista-makes-the-finals-in-national-coffee-awards/
Public appeal launched to find man reported missing from hospital: A public appeal has gone out for help finding a man who has gone missing from a hospital and ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/birmingham/2024/04/23/public-appeal-launched-to-find-missing-man/
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high : Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage market
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Opinion: It's been a troubled year for the company that ended speedway in Wolves: Sports betting giant Entain's bad run of form since destroying speedway in ...
expressandstar.com/news/voices/opinions/2024/04/22/opinion-its-been-a-troubled-year-for-the-company-that-ended-speedway-in-wolves/
Review: Tim McGraw was on all night like a porch light at Xcel Energy Center: His hit-filled show in St. Paul included unexpected dancing (well sort of) and an ...
startribune.com/tim-mcgraw-carly-pearce-randall-king-xcel-energy-center-faith-hill-naz-reid-taylor-swift/600360503/
Motorcyclist injured as road closed following crash: A motorcyclist has been injured in a crash that led to a busy road being closed.
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2024/04/22/motorcyclist-injured-as-road-closed-following-crash/
Three things that set apart Andy Street and Richard Parker in fight to be mayor: One of these two men will be voted in as Mayor when electors across the West ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/three-crucial-differences-between-west-29042043
Mexico’s presidential frontrunner vows to prioritise US trade ties: Claudia Sheinbaum strikes a contrast to mentor López Obrador at bankers’ conference
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Quick Glance: Mexico’s Presidential Front-Runner Emphasizes Priority of US Trade Ties
- Claudia Sheinbaum highlights US trade ties and aims to encourage companies to shift operations to Mexico to reduce ties with China.
- She signals the importance of the US trade relationship and promises consensus-based policies in contrast to her combative mentor López Obrador.
- Enthusiasm for Mexico's economic potential due to proximity to the US is evident, despite facing long-standing economic challenges.
- Sheinbaum runs a disciplined campaign, emphasizing continuity while showing willingness for differences and addressing significant economic challenges ahead.
Zelenskyy announces bilateral security agreements with US and Nordic countries – video
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Selling leisure centre will make Dudley £1.5m - council leader: The sale of the former Dudley Leisure Centre will make more than £1.5 million for the borough ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/2024/04/23/sale-of-leisure-centre-cash-boost-revealed/
Home cinema and luxury views: Inside Pontefract's £1 million home available on Rightmove
wakefieldexpress.co.uk/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/home-cinema-and-luxury-views-inside-pontefracts-ps1-million-home-available-on-rightmove-4594624
26 of the best pub gardens in the Black Country and beyond according to Express & Star readers
expressandstar.com/entertainment/food-and-drink/2024/04/21/26-of-the-best-black-country-pub-gardens-according-to-express--star-readers/
'Bargain' six-bedroom house near Stonehaven to go on auction: This six-bedroom Stonehaven house is the epitome of 'bang for your buck' ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6434679/six-bedroom-stonehaven-house-139k/
National Tea Day: We visited The Tea Bees in Staffordshire which specialises in loose leaf blend
expressandstar.com/entertainment/features/2024/04/21/national-tea-day-we-visited-the-tea-bees-in-staffordshire-which-specialises-in-loose-leaf-blend/
Japan hotel prices near 30-year high as weak yen lures record tourists: The average daily room rate for March was about ¥20,986 ($136), the highest level since ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/19/companies/japan-hotel-prices-rise-near-30-year-high/
Winter is coming (back) — Finland braces for heavy snowfall: Temperatures are set to drop below zero across the country this weekend, with heavy snow showers ...
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Devolving health was the right move but handle medics better: We could do better with the terms of service for doctors and other professionals working in the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001493547/devolving-health-was-the-right-move-but-handle-medics-better
William Saliba knows Arsenal cannot afford to drop any more points in title race: The Gunners returned to the top of the table after a 2-0 win at Wolves on ...
expressandstar.com/sport/uk-sports/2024/04/21/william-saliba-knows-arsenal-cannot-afford-to-drop-any-more-points-in-title-race/
Roads closed and car seized after two men left with stab wounds on Bilston street
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/bilston/2024/04/19/roads-closed-and-car-seized-after-police-incident/
Revealed: Face of murderer who killed Wolverhampton carer at victim's own party: This is the face of a murderer who brutally beat a carer to death in the ...
expressandstar.com/news/crime/2024/04/20/revealed-face-of-murderer-who-killed-carer-at-victims-party-in-wolverhampton/
Worry 'people will take law into their own hands' over 'worst rural crime in living memory'
expressandstar.com/news/Features/2024/04/21/the-real-worry-is-people-will-take-the-law-into-their-own-hands---farmers-say-as-rural-crime-worst-in-living-memory/
'I have poured my heart and soul into creating a space that promotes relaxation': Massage therapy has been used for centuries to relax both the body and mind.
expressandstar.com/entertainment/features/2024/04/21/i-have-poured-my-heart-and-soul-into-creating-a-space-that-promotes-relaxation/
Former Halesowen Town boss facing drug and weapons charges: A former Black Country football manager is facing drugs supply and weapons charges.
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/dudley/halesowen/2024/04/21/former-halesowen-town-boss-charged-with-drugs-offences/
Man who beat Wolverhampton carer at VE Day party is guilty of murder: A man who beat a Wolverhampton gay man to death while they celebrated VE day has been found ...
expressandstar.com/news/crime/2024/04/19/man-who-beat-wolverhampton-man-at-ve-day-party-is-guilty-of-murder/
Oregon State transfer kicker Atticus Sappington joins Oregon Ducks: ‘It was time for me to move on’
oregonlive.com/ducks/2024/04/oregon-state-transfer-kicker-atticus-sappington-joins-oregon-ducks-it-was-time-for-me-to-move-on.html
'The new location is bigger and better and we couldn't be happier!' – Shed group moves location with plans to expand
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/cannock/2024/04/19/the-new-location-is-bigger-and-better-and-we-couldnt-be-happier--shed-group-moves-location-with-plans-to-expand/
Bargoed Cross Street property minutes away from town centre: The ideal property for a start up or small businesses close to Bargoed town centre is on the market ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24254717.bargoed-cross-street-property-minutes-away-town-centre/
London's 5 most expensive streets to rent revealed: Renting in London? Find out which streets are the most expensive to rent in the capital including £20k a ...
hamhigh.co.uk/news/24262580.londons-5-expensive-streets-rent-revealed/
£1.5 million Grade II listed farmhouse for sale in Pontypool: £1.5 million Grade II listed farmhouse for sale in Pontypool.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24266967.1-5-million-grade-ii-listed-farmhouse-sale-pontypool/
Tea room and detached house on the market in Abergavenny: A detached house with a successful tea room is for sale, nestled in the stunning area of Abergavenny ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24262590.tea-room-detached-house-market-abergavenny/
Three Barrow properties for sale on Rightmove under £100k: Take a look at three of the latest properties for sale in Barrow for under £100k
nwemail.co.uk/news/24265348.three-barrow-properties-sale-rightmove-100k/
Take a peak inside this £1.2 million modern home on the outskirts of Hartlepool featuring an outdoor cinema and fire pit
hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/take-a-peak-inside-this-ps12-million-modern-home-on-the-outskirts-of-hartlepool-featuring-an-outdoor-cinema-and-fire-pit-4596394
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Traffic chaos following serious collision on A38: Road users have reported heavy disruptions following a serious collision.
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/2024/04/19/traffic-chaos-following-serious-collision-on-a38/
Take a look inside this £2.3 million home on the outskirts of Hartlepool featuring billiard room, pool and bar
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Inverness home with iconic red telephone box for sale: In the "sought after" Drakies neighbourhood, this Inverness home comes with its own iconic red ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/6435820/inverness-home-with-iconic-red-telephone-box-for-sale/
The most expensive streets in Scotland revealed: Rightmove revealed the top five streets in Scotland which have commanded the highest typical property price tags ...
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Lions GM Brad Holmes may not make pick in NFL draft Round 1. It's probably the right call.
freep.com/story/sports/columnists/carlos-monarrez/2024/04/19/detroit-lions-trading-out-of-the-nfl-draft-round-1-may-be-right-call/73367424007/
The Essex street dubbed 'millionaires row' where home prices cost among the most: Some of the houses are elegant and stylish beyond even the imagination ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/essex-commuter-towns-street-dubbed-9233750
Robert Habeck under pressure: Germany's nuclear phase-out was about ideology: Internal correspondence shows: At the height of the energy crisis ...
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Quick Glance: German Exit from Nuclear Energy: Ideology Over Pragmatism
- During an energy crisis, green ministries in Germany pushed through the nuclear energy phaseout, disregarding warnings and prioritizing ideological goals over energy security.
- Internal communications reveal that high-ranking green officials ignored and twisted facts to advance the nuclear phaseout, even if it raised safety concerns.
- The origins of the energy transition were not primarily focused on climate change but aimed to eliminate nuclear energy and transition to renewables and coal.
- The decommissioned nuclear power plants now serve as monuments to a green misstep that led Germany into an energy policy tragedy, potentially hindering the construction of new nuclear power plants.
US announces new Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of new $6 billion aid package
apnews.com/article/ukraine-funding-war-russia-patriot-missiles-026fc8f9ee064ffb49bbee2422e2908b
Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts
- The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.
- The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.
- In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.
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