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The FT reports that it has seen an informal paper that the UK government has circulated outlining its plans for a multilateral fund that would support weapons stockpiles and military equipment across the continent.

Donald Trump has implemented a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, with many trading partners facing significantly higher rates, prompting widespread global concern and backlash.

Trump announces fresh wave of US tariffs – Almost all of Thursday’s headlines are dissecting the tariffs announced by the US president yesterday. The UK was hit with a baseline 10% tariff, whilst the EU (who are preparing to retaliate) were hit with a 20% levy – some countries fared even worse with fees as high as 40%.

The UK newspapers generally express relief that the tariffs were not as bad for the UK as expected, with right-leaning media highlighting Brexit’s role in saving Britain from the 20% levy for the EU. The tariffs are set to come into effect on Saturday, with some headlines reporting there is still wiggle room for a deal to be carved out between the UK and US before the tax comes into effect.

Cliff Notes – TV’s biggest ever scandal that almost killed game shows for good The 1950s game show scandal, involving shows like The $64,000 Question and Dotto, revealed widespread rigging, leading to a significant decline in public trust and viewership. Following immense public outcry, Congress amended the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit prearranged outcomes in quiz shows, enforcing stricter regulations on broadcasters. The fallout from the scandal resulted in mental health issues for some contestants, with long-lasting effects on the industry and a notable delay in the resurgence of big-money quiz shows until the late 1990s. TV’s ‘biggest ever…