President Trump prioritises transactional dealings over ideological loyalties, seeking peace through economic agreements with both Ukraine and Russia.

Prince William is visiting Estonia to express the UK’s support for Estonian troops and to reinforce Britain’s commitment to security amid ongoing Russian aggression in the region.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has launched a lawsuit against President Trump’s administration, claiming the cancellation of funding constitutes an unlawful act against appropriated congressional funds.

Work and Pensions Sectreaty Liz Kendall announced a series of benefit cuts yesterday as the government looks to overhaul the UK’s welfare system in hopes of saving £5bn a year. There have been widespread reactions to the cuts from across the political spectrum, unions and charities. There are fears that the most vulnerable could be pushed into poverty, dissent amongst Labour MPs who have accused the government of echoing “Tory austerity” and reports more cuts are coming in the spring budget.

President Trump has directed the release of unredacted government files concerning JFK’s assassination, with over 31,000 pages now accessible online.

Germany’s Bundestag is poised to vote on a significant fiscal package that proposes amendments to longstanding debt policies, aiming to facilitate increased defence spending and establish a €500 billion infrastructure and climate fund.

The vote is seen as a response to Russia’s advances in Ukraine as the United States makes clear Europe can no longer rely on US protection from Russia.

Supporters of lifting the debt restrictions to boost defence spending say it’s essential for European security but there is also opposition. The decision could influence broader European defence initiatives, like the EU’s proposed €800 billion ReArm Europe fund.