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Cliff Notes Santander UK branches to closure – The UK Bank plans to close 95 out of its 444 UK branches, potentially affecting up to 750 jobs. Following the closures,…

A phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has led to a partial pause after Putin rejected Trump’s ceasefire plans which would have ended the war altogether. Instead, Putin agreed to a 30-day pause on attacking energy and infrastructure.

Online, the media coverage is up to date, offering live coverage of the ongoing violence being exchanged between the two countries as the partial ceasefire failed to hold.

The German Bundestag approved a €500 billion fund to boost defense and infrastructure spending, marking a significant shift from the country’s traditional fiscal conservatism. The legislation proposes easing Germany’s strict debt rules, allowing increased borrowing to enhance military capabilities and stimulate economic growth.

Netanyahu said the offensive was “only the beginning,” as he broke an almost 2 month ceasefire by bombing Gaza – killing more than 400 people, including women and children.

The strikes have drawn international condemnation, with concerns over the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza. 

In the aftermath of a significant phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, tensions between Russia and Ukraine have escalated, with both nations accusing each other of violating a newly established ceasefire.

Families of Lucy Letby’s victims oppose calls for a suspension of the public inquiry, describing it as a “bold and misguided move” by hospital managers seeking to deflect blame.

The humanoid robot Apollo, developed by Apptronik, has autonomously assembled an engine part in a real-world demonstration, marking a significant advancement in human-like robotics.

Legal documents regarding Prince Harry’s US visa application reveal a judge’s decision to withhold certain information to protect the Duke from potential media harassment and unwanted contact.

Cliff Notes Experienced astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore were stranded on the ISS for nine months due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner, which rendered it unsafe for their…

The United Arab Emirates plans to invest around 100 billion reais ($17.4 billion) in Brazil, targeting the raw materials sector and infrastructure, with a focus on modernising favelas in the Baixada Fluminense region.

Louisiana conducted its first execution by nitrogen gas on Tuesday, marking the state’s return to capital punishment after a 15-year hiatus.

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

Cliff Notes – Is Cambodia serious about ending organized cyber scams? The National Bank of Cambodia revoked the banking license of Huione Pay due to noncompliance with regulations, amidst allegations…

Cliff Notes – Trump looking forward to Putin call today Trump looking forward to Putin call today as he etches closer to his promised peace deal. Washington’s policy towards Moscow…

Cliff Notes – Twelve dead including musician after plane crash in Honduras A plane crash near Roatan Island has claimed the lives of 12 individuals, including acclaimed Garifuna musician Aurelio…

Israel heavily attacked the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, resulting in over 400 Palestinian deaths, including many women and children. These strikes mark the end of a two-month ceasefire that began in January.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the operation, saying it was justified Hamas refused to release hostages or extend the ceasefire.

The Israeli Defense Forces claim it has targeted Hamas leadership and infrastructure across multiple locations in Gaza, including Rafah, Khan Younis, and Gaza City. 

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.

Cliff Notes – Government credit cards used as personal piggy banks Government credit cards used as personal piggy banks Thousands of government credit cards are being cancelled because some of…

Cliff Notes – King and Queen set to meet Pope next month State Visit Confirmed: King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla’s state visit to the Vatican to meet Pope Francis…

The headlines dominating the UK news cover domestic and international politics, overnight terror in Gaza, protests over corruption and some lighter stories covering the upcoming Nations League matches and St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Cliff Notes – Afghan women activists in Pakistan fear deportations Zahra Mousavi, who fled the Taliban in Afghanistan, now lives in hiding in Pakistan amid fears of arrest and deportation…

The ban was triggered by the death of a 14-year-old boy, who was stabbed by a fellow pupil at his school in Tirana and shared on social media.

The opposition are suggesting this is politically motivated and labelling it a form of censorship.

Cliff Notes A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, were detained by the Taliban on February 1 and have now been transferred to a maximum-security prison in Kabul amid concerns…

Cliff Notes Arda Kardzhali mistakenly held a minute’s silence for former player Petko Ganchev, believing he had died. The club later issued an apology on social media after confirming Ganchev…

Semisonic has publicly condemned the White House for using their song “Closing Time” in a video accompanying the controversial deportation of Venezuelan gang members.