Cliff Notes Russia executed a "massive" drone and missile assault on Kyiv, injuring at least 11 and resulting in three fatalities in surrounding towns. Amidst…
Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer is considering lifting the two-child benefit cap in the upcoming autumn budget, amid pressure to attract traditional Labour voters. Reform…
Cliff Notes The two-child benefit cap has been a contentious issue for the Labour party, with lifting it potentially raising 350,000 children out of poverty…
Cliff Notes Labour’s claimed increase of 3.6 million NHS appointments in eight months is reportedly less significant than 4.2 million appointments observed during the same…
On January 23, 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Expropriation Act, enabling government seizure of private property for public use, with fair compensation stipulated in specific circumstances.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has signed a major agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the strategic military base on Diego Garcia for £101 million a year.
Net migration in the UK has halved from 860,000 to 431,000, marking the largest recorded drop for a 12-month period since the pandemic’s early stages.
Israel’s leadership has condemned recent antisemitic shootings in Washington DC, linking them to global protests and media narratives that incite hatred against Jews.
A High Court injunction has temporarily blocked the UK government from finalising a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, initiated by legal action from Chagossian woman Bertrice Pompe.
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed ongoing high-level discussions with the US regarding participation in Trump’s proposed $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defence programme.
During a White House meeting, Donald Trump presented a video claiming evidence of “genocide” against white farmers in South Africa, which left President Cyril Ramaphosa mostly expressionless.
Cliff Notes Andriy Portnov, a former aide to Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovich, was shot and killed in Madrid while reportedly taking his children to school.…
Cliff Notes Vladimir Putin’s visit to Kursk marks his first since Ukrainian forces were reportedly ejected from the region, which was the largest territorial incursion…
The Islamic State recently condemned Syrian interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa, calling for foreign fighters to defect to its ranks due to his diplomatic ties with the US.
Japan’s Agriculture Minister Taku Eto resigned after facing backlash for saying he had “never had to buy rice,” amid a national rice shortage and rising prices.
President Trump proposes a $175 billion missile defence initiative, dubbed the “Golden Dome,” aiming for completion before the end of his administration.
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.
Cliff Notes – Sky News simulates a Russian attack on UK A new podcast series titled “The Wargame,” launching on 10 June, simulates a Russian…
The UK government has suspended trade negotiations with Israel and summoned its ambassador, amidst escalating military actions in Gaza and humanitarian concerns.
Tuesday’s newspaper front pages cover the landmark EU deal that, according to the prime minister, puts the UK back on the global stage. The paper’s political leanings are as clear as ever in this morning’s headlines with the left-leaning press celebrating the UK rebuilding its relations with the EU – and highlighting the economic benefits that will come with it. The right-leaning press sees it as a betrayal of Brexit – even though many of the papers have acknowledged that Brexit in its current form does not work.
Cliff Notes Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, has been charged with arson related to three fires linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, including one…
Donald Trump’s recent two-hour phone call with President Putin has not led to any significant progress in Ukraine peace negotiations, raising questions about his commitment to the role of peace broker.
Nicusor Dan, an unexpected winner, claimed the Romanian presidency with approximately 54% of the vote, marking a rejection of far-right candidate George Simion, who received 46%.
Portugal’s centre-right Democratic Alliance coalition retains power with nearly a third of the vote, amidst a significant rise of the far-right Chega party, now joint second with the Socialists.
The US State Department has implemented a visa ban targeting owners, executives, and senior officials of Indian travel agencies accused of facilitating illegal immigration to the US.
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