Petro Pochynok, 34, has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson linked to two properties and a car associated with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
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Donald Trump has announced plans to move forward with developing a major new missile defence system, known as the “Golden Dome”.
UK inflation rose to 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This figure is higher than most forecasts — economists expected around 3.3%, while the Bank of England predicted 3.4%.
Dr Victoria Rose, a British surgeon in Gaza, described operating on two sisters with severe war injuries amidst ongoing airstrikes.
Sir Keir Starmer’s strategy to counter Reform UK is under scrutiny, as local elections reveal a significant threat, with Labour potentially losing up to 72 seats to Reform, based on recent voting trends.
A gonorrhoea vaccine programme will launch in England from August, targeting rising STI cases that hit 85,000 diagnoses in 2023, the highest since 1918.
This weeks World News Briefing analyses key global events: Israel opens limited aid routes into Gaza but continues its intolerable violence; Which has now turned allies into foes.
Britain secures a historic EU economic deal that has made Farage angry, because now he thinks we are going to have to send British soldiers to a European army. The Germans have their own problems with the Far right who have been funding politically motivated crimes in Deutsche and seen a dramatic surge in Germany.
India and Pakistan have settled but the media in India has turned on Modi, for the failure to win any battles with Pakistan in teh recent conflict and Italy braces for policy clashes with new Pope Leo XIV, who will be a thorn for Meloni.
Plus, as always we explore a hidden scientific insight into intuition, notable global cultural events, and key updates from international institutions including IMF, NATO, UNESCO, WHO, and the World Bank.
Cliff Notes – Sky News simulates a Russian attack on UK A new podcast series titled “The Wargame,” launching on 10 June, simulates a Russian attack on the UK with a cast of former government ministers and military leaders. The scenario aims to evaluate Britain’s defences and the reliability of key allies, amidst rising tensions with Russia, while ensuring that discussions are not classified. The series highlights the decision-making processes in crises, encouraging public understanding…
This editions of the global cultural & business events This Week has been overshadowed a little by weather. It should be a sunny outlook to the this week, with whispers of suncream and SPF, especially around central Europe and the United States, but the weather has became a little unsettled and unpredictable. But there’s lots of stuff going on around the world and plenty for people to see. Here’s a selection of best picks. 🌍…
Cliff Notes Donald Trump unveiled the “Golden Dome” missile defence system, which aims to place weapons in space for the first time, modelled after Israel’s Iron Dome, which has been slated for its failures, and slated for its inadequacies in intercepting Iranian missiles. The system will feature space-based sensors and interceptors designed to counter missiles from anywhere in the world, with initial funding of $25bn and projected total costs estimated at up to $175bn. The…
Feeding astronauts in space is costly, with expenses reaching £20,000 per day, primarily due to transportation costs for food supplies.
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV’s progressive views on immigration, environmentalism, and LGBTQ+ rights are already challenging Italy’s conservative Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
Israel and Gaza peace talks collapse again as efforts for peace talks between Israel and Hamas have collapsed again, with Israel resuming intensified airstrikes on Gaza.
The UK government has suspended trade negotiations with Israel and summoned its ambassador, amidst escalating military actions in Gaza and humanitarian concerns.
After prolonged negotiations, Britain and the European Union have finally signed a comprehensive economic partnership deal, marking a turning point post-Brexit.
Germany has experienced a dramatic 40% rise in politically motivated crime, driven largely by extreme far-right violence targeting migrants, activists, and politicians.
Israel’s limited aid into Gaza amid ongoing invasion is unacceptable says Keir Starmer. Western criticism grows over Israel’s assault on Gaza. After weeks of devastating surge by Israel in the world’s most catastrophic eighteen month conflict.
A High Court judge ruled that parts of the Charity Commission’s report on Kids Company were “extremely unfair,” particularly regarding allegations of financial mismanagement.
Lucy Connolly’s appeal against a 31-month prison sentence for inciting racial hatred through an inflammatory social media post was denied, with the court finding no basis for reducing her sentence.
Starmer hails Brexit reset as ‘new era’ in EU relations The Times calls the deal, unveiled by the prime minister on Tuesday, a “new era” saying the trade deal with Brussels will secure cheaper food and energy. The paper says the Brexit reset will boost the economy by £9 billion a year. Russia launches an attack before a phone call between the two leaders, and Ukraine warns of Kremlin plans to fire an intercontinental ballistic missile,…
An illegal immigrant who was involved in smuggling more than 3,000 others into Europe has been sentenced to 25 years in jail.
EU deal puts Britain back on the world stage, says Starmer The Guardian says the prime minister’s pledge that the new “EU deal puts Britain back on the world stage” and is a “win-win” that grants “unprecedented access to the EU market”. The paper also highlights the reaction from opposition parties including Tory leader Kemi Badenoch who says the deal’s concessions on youth visas and fishing is a “surrender.” Allies, including the UK, have warned Netanyahu…
Starmer’s Surrender: The Day Brexit Dream Died The Daily Mail takes a negative stance on the deal highlighting the backlash and labelling it “Starmer’s surrender.” The paper reports that the PM is being accused of a “great Brexit betrayal” after agreeing to a deal that hands Brussels control of British laws, money and fish.
Keir’s abject surrender is betrayal of Brexit Britain The Daily Express says when the good people of Dudley – and millions across the country – voted to leave the European Union, we knew exactly what we were voting for: control of our borders, our laws, and our destiny. We voted to put British workers first and end the flood of cheap labour that’s held down wages and squeezed our services for decades.
Brexit battle 2 begins Metro says “Brexit battle 2 begins” reporting Brexiteers are taking aim at the prime minister in a “bruising new battle” with accusations he “sold out the fisherman and signed Britain up to Europe’s rules out.” The paper says the new UK-EU reset deal could make travel to EU countries smoother and quicker for UK travellers with an agreement to allow British passport holders to use e-gates at European airports.