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Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...
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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.
US to grow at double the rate of G7 peers this year, says IMF: Fund also upgrades inflation forecasts as strong demand and tight labour market delay possible Fed ...
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Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
China warns Antony Blinken US must choose between ‘co-operation or confrontation’
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Quick Glance: Blinken warns of Chinese influence attempts and Russia support
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned of Chinese attempts to influence the upcoming US elections, despite a previous commitment from Xi Jinping not to do so.
- Blinken emphasized the importance of cutting off any Chinese interference in the US elections and raised concerns about social divisions in the US.
- Furthermore, Blinken addressed China's support for Russia's defense industrial base and threatened additional action if it continues.
- He also defended the right to protest, discussed ending the conflict in Gaza, and the potential normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine Russia war: US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn: The long-stalled package could be vital for Ukraine, which is struggling to contain Russia's ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us
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Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia
- The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.
- Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.
- Russia is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine.
- Ukraine is fighting for survival and basic values in a war for peace.
Two horses seen galloping on the loose through central London: ITV News crews filmed two horses - who appeared to be on the loose - on Wednesday.
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Kensington Palace releases photo to celebrate Prince Louis' sixth birthday: The photo was taken by his mother, Kate, in the days running up to the prince's ...
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Finland among world's top military aid donors to Ukraine: The value of Finnish military support for the war-torn country has multiplied recently.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv uses longer-range US missiles for first time: Missiles secretly delivered this month have been used to strike Russian targets in Crimea ...
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US secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine: Biden had previously held back Atacms system out of fears of escalating war with Russia
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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.
Brazil seeks to weaken fiscal targets it set only a year ago: Leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants greater flexibility on budget surplus ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil Moves to Relax Fiscal Targets Set a Year Ago
- The leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants more flexibility on budget surplus goals
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government is seeking to loosen its own budget targets as investor concerns rise about the risk of fiscal slippage in Latin America’s largest economy
- Ministers intend to balance the budget next year, replacing the previous goal for income to exceed outgoings by 0.5 per cent of gross domestic product
- Analysts warn that the current deficit targets are unrealistic and likely to be tweaked, prompting investors to express concerns about Brazil’s economic approach under Lula
UK businesses to suffer if TikTok banned in the US: UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Russia Oil Refining Curbed as Maintenance Follows Drone Strikes: Russia’s oil-processing rates remain under pressure as refineries, which have barely recovered ...
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Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
Alphabet set to surge past $2tn valuation as search giant announces first dividend
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Ukraine aid: Trump relents, now Europe must step up: The new American arms aid is a huge relief for the hard-pressed Ukraine. But no one can rely on this being ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine Aid: Europe Must Step Up
- American military aid brings relief to Ukraine, but doesn't guarantee a turnaround in the defense war.
- Trump's approval remains uncertain, and political support in Washington is volatile.
- Russia's structural superiority and US political volatility call for increased support for Ukraine.
- Defending against Putin's imperialism becomes a long-term task - Europe needs to invest more in defense.
Poland and Lithuania to help Ukraine repatriate men of fighting age: Kyiv needs hundreds of thousands of more soldiers to fight Russia
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Quick Glance: Poland and Lithuania Support Ukraine in Repatriating Men Fit for Battle
- Kyiv requires hundreds of thousands more soldiers to combat Russia
- Poland and Lithuania pledge to aid Ukraine in repatriating its men of fighting age
- An estimated 200,000 Ukrainian men in Poland have fled the conflict
- Ukraine suspended consular services for military-aged men abroad to facilitate their return
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
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Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
- A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
UK Watchdog Doubles Down on Name and Shame Plan After Criticism: The UK’s financial watchdog pushed back against criticism of its plan to name firms it’s ...
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Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident: Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is ...
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Quick Glance: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.
- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.
- The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.
- There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.
- It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.
US deficit poses ‘significant risks’ to global economy, warns IMF: Fund also cites concerns over fiscal ‘imbalances’ in UK, China and Italy
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Quick Glance: IMF Warns of Fiscal Deficits in US and China
- The IMF has warned the US that its massive fiscal deficits have stoked inflation and pose “significant risks” for the global economy.
- Concerns were also raised about Chinese government debt, with the country projected to have a deficit of 7.6 per cent in 2025, more than double the average for other emerging markets.
- In addition to the US and China, the fund named two more countries that “critically need to take policy action to address fundamental imbalances between spending and revenues”.
- The IMF noted that “large and sudden increases” in US borrowing costs typically lead to surges in government bond yields globally and exchange rate turbulence in emerging markets and developing economies.
Rebuilding Ukraine with an international skilled labour initiative | DPA: German Development Minister Svenja Schulze has announced plans to support the ...
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Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine: The US Secretary of State was speaking to the BBC at the end of a three-day trip to China.
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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 ...
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Europe Worried About the Risks of War: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics ...
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Who was St George? The irony behind England's patron saint: Today (23 April) marks St George’s Day – a day to celebrate the Christian martyr who became the ...
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Michael O’Leary says he’d ‘happily’ offer UK deportation flights to Rwanda: The Ryanair boss said he would ‘quote for the business’ from the UK government if it ...
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Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package: Ukrainian President Zelensky says munitions in $6bn package "can save lives right now".
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Pet Shop Boys singer Neil Tennant says Taylor Swift doesn’t have any ‘famous songs’
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West must prevent becoming as dependent on China as it was on Russia – Stoltenberg
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Quick Glance: Nato Chief Stoltenberg in Eurofighter Looping over MV
- Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg takes a flight in a Eurofighter in Laage, accompanied by the Commodore of the Tactical Air Force Wing 73.
- The Eurofighters serve as air defense and traffic police, quickly responding to alerts and operating over the Baltic Sea.
- Stoltenberg participates in a one-hour flight involving aerial refueling, interception maneuvers, and a rendezvous with Swedish Gripen fighter jets.
- Stoltenberg is impressed by the experience, praises the pilots, and emphasizes the importance of the Laage air base for NATO.
What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine: After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.
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Ukraine Detains First Minister in Zelenskiy’s Graft Crackdown: Ukraine’s agriculture minister became the first cabinet member under Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s ...
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Fiona Beal admits murdering and burying partner in Northampton: Fiona Beal sent messages to Nicholas Billingham's friends using his mobile phone, a trial hears.
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Lithuanian president commends Duda for influencing Trump's stance on Ukraine: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda believes that a meeting between Polish ...
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Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
UK Boosts Borrowing to Cover Deficit, Curbing Tax Cut Hopes: The UK boosted its borrowing plans after the government’s budget shortfall overshot forecasts ...
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Men fit for military service should return: Kiev no longer gives passports to Ukrainians abroad
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Ukraine War: Zelenskiy Says Aid Gives Ukraine the Means to Retake Initiative: New US support gives Ukraine the potential to retake the initiative in its fight ...
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China’s Putin Ties Risk Relations With EU, Top Diplomat Says: China needs to take a stand over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rein in its enormous trade ...
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Captain Tom Moore’s daughter puts his home up for sale for £2.25m: The listing comes less than three months after the demolition of an unauthorised spa pool ...
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Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse
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Ukraine Pushes Military-Aged Men To Return Home: Ukraine on Tuesday suspended consular services for men of fighting age living abroad ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.
- Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.
- He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.
- Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
Fight against Russia: Ukraine stops issuing passports to Ukrainians of military age living abroad
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USA: Kiev allowed to use long-range ATACMS short-range missiles against occupied Crimea
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Ukraine war: Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Kyiv: Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.
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US Congress gives green light: Biden: Ukraine will receive new weapons this week: After months of delay, the US House of Representatives votes in favor of a new ...
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Post-Brexit Food Checks Will Be ‘Light-Touch,’ UK Minister Says: The UK will enforce “light-touch” post-Brexit checks on food and plant products beginning later ...
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Swiss parliamentary committee backs $5.5 bln aid plan for Ukraine: A Swiss parliamentary committee late on Thursday voted to back a 5 billion Swiss franc ($5 ...
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Qatar Will Host Meeting to Discuss Ukrainian Proposal to End War: National security advisors and senior officials from around the world are set to meet in Doha ...
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Britain to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030: Rishi Sunak is expected to say he will increase the UK military budget every year ...
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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.
Micron secures $13bn in US support to expand chipmaking capacity: Idaho-based memory chipmaker is latest beneficiary of funding from 2022 Chips Act
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Russia to cash in as Sberbank pays $8bn in dividends: Record profits at lender will bolster state coffers to help fund war on Ukraine
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REPO Act: Russian-Asset Seizure Law Spurs Debate Over Impact on Dollar: Congressional passage Tuesday of authority granting President Joe Biden new powers to ...
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Russian invaders shell 10 settlements in Kherson region overnight, three injured: Russian troops shelled 10 settlements in the Kherson region yesterday ...
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground
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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
- Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.
- The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.
- The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.
- Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
Advisers tailor their services as women grow richer : With female clients controlling a bigger share of global wealth, managers are doing more to address their ...
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Planned meeting in Switzerland: According to Zelensky, Russia wants to prevent a peace conference
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Ramzan Kadyrov: Rumors of illness - is Putin losing an ally?: Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is said to be seriously ill. This means Putin is losing an important ...
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Quick Glance: Ramsan Kadyrow: Rumors of Illness and Political Implications
- Speculation around Ramsan Kadyrow's health raises concerns as he is a key ally of Putin in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow and Putin share a long history dating back to the Second Chechen War.
- Kadyrow faces allegations of corruption and authoritarianism, while playing a crucial role in the Ukraine conflict.
- Kadyrow's health could destabilize the power structure in Chechnya, given his regime's strong reliance on him personally.
Sacha Baron Cohen claims victory after Rebel Wilson redactions: Several paragraphs of the actress’s memoir are blacked out for UK readers
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Quick Glance: Rebel Wilson's Memoir Published in UK with Redacted Passages
- The UK edition of Australian actor Rebel Wilson's memoir will be published with redacted passages concerning her experience on set with Sacha Baron Cohen.
- HarperCollins mentioned that they have blacked out part of a page in the UK edition along with other small sections for legal reasons.
- Rebel Wilson's memoir, Rebel Rising, is set to be released in the UK this week following its earlier release in the US.
- Baron Cohen's representatives rejected the allegations of bad behavior on set and applauded the removal of Wilson's defamatory claims from the UK edition of the book.
Billion-dollar package: US House of Representatives approves aid for Ukraine: Republicans in the US House of Representatives have been blocking further military ...
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US Aid Gives Kyiv Respite But Battlefield Shift Remains Far Off: US approval of more than $60 billion in aid throws a lifeline to Ukraine’s beleaguered military ...
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"A careless word": Lukashenko warns West of apocalypse: Belarus' ruler Lukashenko is conjuring up the worst case scenario. "One careless word ...
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While Donald Trump sleeps : The Ukraine aid vote in the House of Representatives exposed Republican divisions that will endure
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Quick Glance: Melania Trump Launches Initiative to Woo Gay Conservatives at Mar-a-Lago Fundraiser
- Melania Trump unveiled an initiative at a fundraiser to attract conservative gay support for Donald Trump's 2024 candidacy.
- The event aimed to strengthen ties with conservative LGBTQ+ supporters and invest resources in educational efforts and pro-Trump messages.
- Led by Richard Grenell, the first openly gay Cabinet member in the U.S., the initiative seeks to persuade the LGBTQ+ community that Donald Trump is the best choice.
- Melania Trump's involvement represents a stark contrast to past campaigns as she takes on a key role in supporting conservative gay and lesbian voters.
UK Men Charged Under New Security Law Over Pro-Russia Attack: Several British men were charged under a new national security law for supporting Russia by ...
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War in Ukraine: US Military Assistance Could Come Soon After House Vote: Ukrainian authorities were jubilant at the approval in the US House of more than $60 ...
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US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kiev has credible intelligence that Russia plans to disrupt ...
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Ukraine war: Kyiv's plea for Patriots falls short in Greece and Spain: Greece says it cannot spare its defence systems and Spain reportedly says it can only ...
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Controversial deportation regulation: Sunak's Rwanda policy apparently drives migrants to Ireland
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Britain unveils its next-gen main battle tank: Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has rolled out Europe’s most advanced tank, the latest Challenger 3 prototype ...
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Inside the Swedish ammunition plant at the forefront of Europe’s push to ramp up shell production
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U.S. Secretly Shipped New Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine: Ukrainian forces for the first time used a longer-range version of weapons known as ATACMS ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/us-ukraine-russia-missiles.html
'I'm 73 and my toy boy is 34 years younger - sex is great and he does my chores': A 73-year-old woman has revealed how she fell head over heels for a man 1 ...
mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/sex-relationships/relationships/im-73-toy-boy-34-32676107
UK anticipates Ukraine will escalate long-range strikes on Russia: The UK Defence Chief, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin asserts that Ukraine will increase the number ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452880/
Quick Glance: Ukraine to Increase Strikes in Russia, UK Defense Chief Says
- Ukraine is set to increase long-range attacks inside Russia to shape the war with western military aid.
- Admiral Sir Tony Radakin highlighted positive trends in the support for Ukraine.
- The US dropped reservations about providing long-range missiles to Ukraine.
- The UK has increased its commitment to Ukraine's defense and signed long-term contracts with defense industry suppliers.
Ukraine: USA takes the lead in providing support. EU must do more: In the long term, Europeans cannot rely on America to take responsibility for European ...
nzz.ch/pro-global/amerika-uebernimmt-wieder-die-fuehrung-bei-der-ukraine-unterstuetzung-aber-europa-muss-dringend-mehr-tun-ld.1827690
How a cheery female resistance squad saved RAF pilots from the Nazis: Unseen footage reveals the bravery of Andrée de Jongh and her network of young women who ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/how-belgian-women-saved-raf-pilots-from-the-nazis-9cnbt9m38
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Military briefing: Russia’s narrowing advantage in Ukraine: Moscow’s forces are unlikely to muster a massive offensive this year
ft.com/content/1e7204cf-ebb0-443d-9c67-84cba2332391
Biden vows to 'quickly' supply new military aid to Ukraine: The US president says he will send "significant" support to Kyiv if senators pass a new aid deal on ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68874906
Rishi Sunak to pledge more money to support Ukraine: The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68878627
Largest fire engine convoy to deliver aid to Ukraine: A convoy including 20 fire engines will leave Kent and carry more than 2,800 pieces of equipment.
bbc.com/news/articles/c25rp99pgn3o
War: US announces $6 billion in military aid to Ukraine: After Congress gave its approval for arms deliveries, the US announced one aid package after another.
berliner-zeitung.de/news/usa-kuendigen-sechs-milliarden-dollar-militaerhilfe-fuer-ukraine-an-li.2209917
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