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Keir Starmer defends Labour U-turn on £28bn green spending Sir Keir Starmer has defended his decision to abandon Labour’s £28 billion per year green investment commitment, saying that economic circumstances necessitated the change due to the Conservatives’ impact on the economy. Speaking to the BBC, Starmer emphasised that despite the U-turn, Labour remains dedicated to outspending the Tories on green initiatives if elected and is steadfast in achieving “clean power by 2030.” However, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak criticised Starmer, stating that the Labour leader “has confirmed he doesn’t have a plan for Britain.” Labour’s decision marks a significant reduction in…

As snow and rain persist throughout the UK, weather warnings remain in effect.

In a transaction valued at £700 million, Barclays is buying Tesco’s retail banking operations, marking a significant deal for the supermarket giant.

There are now twice as many registered female football teams in England compared to seven years ago.

The most significant surge occurred during the 2022-23 season, following the Lionesses’ victory in Euro 2022, with nearly 1,500 new teams joining the ranks.

Many of Friday’s newspaper front pages lead with Labour’s decision to scrap a pledge to spend £28bn a year on green investments if it wins the next election. 

Rishi Sunak slams the Labour leader for making the connection between his trans jibe and the murder of transgender teenager Brianna Ghey.

A controversial blue card is set to be introduced into football.

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi Ukraine’s president has sacked Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the commander-in-chief of the country’s armed forces, amid speculation of a rift between them. Gen Zaluzhnyi had overseen Ukraine’s military efforts since the onset of the conflict. In a presidential decree, Battle-hardened Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi was named as his successor, marking the most significant change to Ukraine’s military leadership since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised the need for a “renewed” high command while indicating that Gen Zaluzhnyi could still “remain on the team.” Zelensky announced the transition on Thursday, stating that a new…

Boat sinks off Tunisia with more than 40 Sudanese on board A Tunisian official has reported that at least 13 Sudanese migrants lost their lives and 27 others remain unaccounted for after their boat capsized off the coast of Tunisia. Only two individuals from the vessel managed to survive, with search operations ongoing to find those missing.  This tragic incident adds to a series of disasters affecting migrants attempting to make the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean Sea from Africa to Europe. Sudan has been grappling with a civil war for approximately ten months, leading to the displacement of at…

Votes are currently being counted following yesterday’s general election in Pakistan, which was marred by the suspension of mobile phone and internet services and violent unrest. Many analysts consider this to be among Pakistan’s least credible elections, and the release of results has been notably sluggish compared to previous votes.

Four dead in clashes over India mosque demolition Violence erupted in a northern Indian state, resulting in at least four deaths, following the demolition of a mosque by authorities who claimed it was constructed illegally. The unrest unfolded in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani town during what police described as an “anti-encroachment drive.” Officials stated that the initiative aimed to remove unauthorised constructions, including the mosque and an adjacent madrassa (religious school). However, Muslim worshippers at the mosque contend that they have been unfairly singled out. During the clashes that erupted on Thursday evening, hundreds of protesters and police personnel sustained injuries. Videos…

Former President Donald Trump has secured a decisive victory in the Nevada Republican caucus, winning by a significant margin. The only other contender listed on the ballot was Ryan Binkley, a pastor and businessman.

As a result of this win, Trump is set to claim all 26 delegates from Nevada, as per the party’s system for selecting its presidential nominee. Initial tallies reported by CNN indicated that the former president garnered over 98% of the total votes.