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- Rachel Reeves Indicates UK Won’t Retaliate with Tariffs on US Over Greenland
- 12-Year-Old Boy in Shark Attack Declared ‘Brain Dead’ and Unresponsive | News UK
- Glasgow Council Approves Huge AI Mural Featuring American Bald Eagles | UK News
- Donald Trump Arrives in Switzerland for Davos Speech: Latest News Update
- EuroMillions jackpot soars to £86 million with no winner | News UK
- Train Derails Near Barcelona Days After Fatal High-Speed Incident | World News
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Rachel Reeves Indicates UK Won’t Retaliate with Tariffs on US Over Greenland
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TL:DR
- Keir Starmer downplays UK’s potential tariffs on the US amid Trump’s Greenland tariffs, advocating against a trade war.
- Rachel Reeves emphasises UK’s aim to reduce trade barriers and maintains focus on securing favourable trade deals.
- Ed Miliband supports Starmer’s calm approach to Trump, highlighting the importance of de-escalation.
- Nigel Farage apologises for late declarations of earnings in Parliament, totalling over £380,000.
- Controversy surrounds UK-China relations as Starmer plans a business delegation visit.
Rachel Reeves suggests UK won’t impose retaliatory tariffs on US over Greenland – UK politics live
In a bid to prevent escalating trade tensions, Labour leader Keir Starmer has indicated that the UK may not impose retaliatory tariffs on the US, despite President Donald Trump’s threats regarding “Greenland tariffs.” Starmer’s stance aims to sidestep a potential trade war, stating that such measures would not benefit either country.
What prompted this response remains unclear, although tensions have risen following Trump’s reported interest in purchasing Greenland, which has irked several NATO allies, including the UK.
Starmer Downplays Tariff Threats Amid Trump Trade Tensions
During a press conference, Starmer asserted that the UK does not seek a trade war, urging cooperation over conflict. He was supported by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, who echoed the need for de-escalation. However, both leaders left the door open to the possibility of tariffs should the US proceed.
The discussion unfolded amidst the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where international leaders are addressing global trade dynamics. UK representatives have been vocal about their desire to maintain free trade.
Key figures include Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, who stressed the UK’s commitment to lowering trade barriers. Reeves stated, “We’re determined to bring trade barriers down,” while also calling for a constructive relationship with the US.
Reaction and Fallout
Reactions have been mixed; European leaders have set up a Trump support Whatsapp group just to deal with the chaos he cases. Some voices within the Labour party advocate for a more confrontational approach towards Trump. Critics argue that Starmer’s strategy might appear weak compared to other world leaders’ responses.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit China next week with British business leaders, signalling a proactive approach to international trade while navigating growing tensions with the US.
12-Year-Old Boy in Shark Attack Declared ‘Brain Dead’ and Unresponsive | News UK
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TL:DR – “12-Year-Old Boy in Shark Attack Declared ‘Brain Dead’ and Unresponsive | News UK”
- A 12-year-old boy, Nico Antic, is brain dead following a shark attack in Sydney Harbour.
- The attack, believed to involve a bull shark, occurred while he was swimming with friends.
- Emergency services transported him in critical condition; family reports no improvement in his state.
- A GoFundMe has been set up to assist the Antic family during this tragic time.
- Authorities recommend avoiding swimming near river mouths due to recent shark attacks in New South Wales.
Boy, 12, attacked by a shark is ‘brain dead and won’t wake up’ | News World
### Critical Condition After Shark Attack
A 12-year-old boy who was mauled by a shark while swimming in Sydney Harbour is brain dead, his family has said.
Nico Antic was swimming in Nielsen Park when he was attacked by what is believed to be a bull shark around 4:20 PM on Sunday. He was reportedly with up to five other children, who tried to assist him before emergency services arrived.
The shark seriously injured the boy’s legs, and he was taken to a local children’s hospital in critical condition. Police confirmed today that Nico’s condition hasn’t changed, but his family has revealed he’s brain-dead and will likely never wake up. A relative told the Mail: “He is still asleep, but will not be able to make it because his brain is completely unresponsive. He is a sporty kid and never fails to put a smile on people’s faces. He is loved by many friends and family.”
### Community Support for the Victim’s Family
A family friend who set up a GoFundMe for Nico’s family said he suffered the ‘worst possible outcome’ from the attack. One family friend wrote: “Please donate. This is a family I know, and they are going through an unimaginably hard time.”
The fundraiser states: “We are raising funds to help the Antic family cover upcoming expenses and related arrangements during this incredibly difficult time. Any contribution, no matter the size, would be deeply appreciated and would help ease the financial burden as they grieve. All funds will be donated to the Antic family.”
Nico wasn’t the only person to suffer injuries in a shark attack – a surfer was injured in the fourth attack in just 48 hours, shortly after Nico was rushed to the hospital. A 38-year-old man suffered a ‘wound’ to his chest, medics said, while surfing Tuesday morning.
### Authorities Issue Warnings About Shark Attacks
Authorities have warned swimmers to avoid swimming near river mouths: “If it’s dirty water, I’d think twice about going in there,” Steve Pearce, the chief executive of Surf Life Saving NSW, said.
It’s believed that bull sharks were behind all of the recent attacks in New South Wales. The predators are aggressive and territorial, often encountering humans while swimming in their environment of shallow coastal waters. They also have one of the strongest bites, which can break bone and flesh with ease.
Glasgow Council Approves Huge AI Mural Featuring American Bald Eagles | UK News
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TL:DR – Glasgow Council Approves Huge AI Mural Featuring American Bald Eagles | UK News
- Glasgow City Council has approved an AI-generated mural featuring distorted animals and machinery to be painted on a city centre wall.
- The mural, depicting bald eagles and human-eyed Highland cows, received backlash on social media for its unsettling imagery.
- Critics argue that local artists could create superior works, with MP Paul Sweeney calling for a real artist instead.
- Proposer Derek Paterson stated the design isn’t final and will ultimately celebrate Scotland’s heritage and modern energy landscape.
Massive AI-generated mural with American bald eagles approved by Glasgow council | News UK
Art is subjective, we suppose (Picture: Glasgow City Council)
The word ‘Scotland’ brings to mind the country’s famous American bald eagles, cows with half-melted faces and wonky wind turbines.
Well, that’s what Scotland is, according to an AI-generated mural that Glasgow City Council planners just signed off.
Application papers seen by various news outlets say the ‘tasteful’ image will be painted on an ‘ugly’ wall in the city centre this summer.
The four-story-tall mural (Picture: Glasgow City Council)
A preliminary design for the artwork, which UK News found was largely fabricated using AI, shows a rail worker gesturing and a steam locomotive.
Honour the knight Sir William Wallace
Buildings that resemble the Wallace Monument, a tower built to honour the knight Sir William Wallace, are also visible on the hilltop. We think.
But to the horror of Scottish social media users, the mock-up includes eagles with mangled faces.
Scotland is home to white-tailed eagles, but the birds depicted on the mural do not have white tails. Or eyes, for that matter.
Highland cows with human-like eyes – again, if any eyes at all – are grazing on the field in the lower half of the mural.
One of the birds appears to be an American bald eagle (Picture: Glasgow City Council)
One of the Highland cows does not have eyes (Picture: Glasgow City Council)
One of the birds seems to have no face and feathers for feet (Picture: Glasgow City Council)
The four-story-high mural will be painted on a wall at 11 Elmbank Street.
For the most part, Scots described the mural in just two words: ‘AI slop.’
On X, Glasgow native James Macleod wrote: ‘If I walked into a city and saw a huge AI mural I’d think the populace had conkers for brains and lacked a soul.’
While author Ewan Morrison said the mural captures the ‘cultural slopification’ of Scotland.
The mural’s approval was also criticised by the city’s MP, Paul Sweeney.
He said on X: ‘A bewildering decision when Glasgow has some of the world’s top street artists who would create something far better for a small fee.
‘Commission a real artist!’
Proposer Derek Paterson from Balmore Estates Limited lodged a bid to the council in June, with officials approving it last month.
Documents state that the B-listed site is part of a sandstone four-storey terraced property.
Paterson said that the mural will celebrate Scotland’s heritage and commitment to sustainable energy.
‘The mural aims to capture the seamless integration of technology and nature that defines Scotland’s modern energy landscape, while paying homage to its natural beauty,’ his application says.
The ‘ugly wall’ the mural will be painted on (Picture: Glasgow City Council)
Amid criticism, Paterson told The National, which first reported the news, that the AI-generated image isn’t the final design.
‘The keyboard warriors should calm down and focus on what’s important in life,’ Paterson said.
He stressed that an artist will design the final mural design, which will embrace ‘all that is positive’ with Scotland.
He added: ‘The mural looks a little cluttered in my view, so there may well be less items in the final option.
‘I’m conscious you can’t please all of the people all of the time, and even then you’ll never please some people no matter what, but life is too short to worry!’
Glasgow City Council told UK News that a well-respected artist will create the final design of the mural.
How to tell if an image is AI-generated
UK News has previously spoke with tech experts who shared the tell-tale signs that an image is synthetic:
- Inspect the little details of an image: do things like facial features seem warped, or movements appear stilted and unnatural?
- Robotic writing: If it features text, the writing may be smeared, as if it were glitching. That, or it’ll appear clunkily written.
- Use reverse image search: These tools look back on most publicly available images to see if it matches up.
Donald Trump Arrives in Switzerland for Davos Speech: Latest News Update
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TL:DR – Donald Trump Arrives in Switzerland for Davos Speech: Latest News Update
- Donald Trump arrived in Switzerland three hours late for the World Economic Forum due to a technical issue with Air Force One.
- He will first meet business leaders before addressing the delegates at 1.30pm UK time.
- European leaders, including President Macron, have condemned Trump’s tariff threats against multiple countries.
- The UK government, represented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, may consider retaliatory tariffs in response.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer is not attending the summit.
Donald Trump touches down in Switzerland ahead of Davos speech | News World
Donald Trump Arrives for World Economic Forum in Davos
Donald Trump has landed in Switzerland for a showdown with European leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The US president touched down three hours late after his Air Force One was forced to U-turn in mid-air en route to this crucial summit.
Technical Issues Delay Trump’s Arrival
The crew of the modified Boeing 747-200B made the call to abort the initial journey due to a minor electrical issue.
Trump’s first engagement involved meeting business leaders before he prepares to deliver a speech to the World Economic Forum. He is expected to address delegates and world leaders at 1.30pm UK time (2.30pm in Switzerland).
Trump Faces Criticism Over Tariff Threats
International leaders have expressed strong criticism towards Trump regarding his tariff threats, particularly aimed at European nations. French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the conference yesterday, stating he prefers “respect to bullies” and the “rule of law to brutality.”
This strong statement follows Trump’s announcement of imposing a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne after Macron rejected an invitation to join his international ‘Board of Peace.’
Furthermore, Trump indicated last week that he would impose a 10% tariff on several European countries, including the UK, until he could purchase the Danish territory of Greenland. He has threatened to escalate these tariffs to 25% starting June 1 if an agreement isn’t reached.
Is Keir Starmer Attending Davos?
The Prime Minister is not planning to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, as confirmed by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband this morning. He informed the BBC that “the Prime Minister’s got other engagements and he will engage with President Trump in his own way.”
In attendance, however, is Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who mentioned that the government would not dismiss the possibility of retaliatory tariffs on the US.
EuroMillions jackpot soars to £86 million with no winner | News UK
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TL:DR – EuroMillions jackpot soars to £86 million with no winner | News UK
- The EuroMillions jackpot has rolled over to £86 million after no one won last night.
- Two UK players matched five numbers plus one star, winning £206,403.30 each.
- One UK Millionaire Maker winner was confirmed, but their identity remains undisclosed.
- A £10,600,000 win from October 10 in Bexley remains unclaimed; the winner has until April 2 to step forward.
- Lottery funds will support various projects if the Bexley prize isn’t claimed.
EuroMillions lottery jackpot reaches £86,000,000 after no one wins | News UK
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The EuroMillions jackpot has reached a life-changing £86 million after no one claimed the winning ticket last night.
Some £75 million was up for grabs last night in the lottery, but as it went unclaimed the winning pot will roll over to be played on Friday.
Two players – both from the UK – did manage to match five numbers plus one star, earning them both £206,403.30.
But at least one person from the UK would have been made a millionaire last night as part of the ‘UK Millionaire Maker’.
Each entry automatically includes a unique code which enters the player into an additional draw, with a guaranteed £1 million winner.
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One winner, from West Sussex, from January 2 was found on Monday night after winning a Millionaire Maker ticket.
They have not yet been named.
What happens when you win the Lottery?
Once you have managed to find the ticket and check the numbers really match, you should call the number on the back of the ticket connecting to the lottery line.
You will then get a call from the winner’s advisor who will then come visit you in person, ideally the next day.
You can read more about what happens during each step after winning here.
In Bexley, south east London, someone is sitting on a £10,600,000 lottery win after drawing the winning ticket on October 10.
National Lottery bosses want the mystery player to step forward and they only have until April 2 to claim their winnings.
If they don’t step forward, the money will be donated to National Lottery Projects like re-wilding efforts and supporting youth care workers.
But at least one person from the UK would have been made a millionaire last night as part of the ‘UK Millionaire Maker’ (Picture: REUTERS)
‘This purchase has changed my life forever’
Winning the lottery is life-changing, to say the least – and Sean Henderson knows this all too well.
Sean, 39, will receive £10,000 every month for 30 years on The National Lottery’s Set For Life Game after winning in December.
All because the carpenter popped to Co-Op in Ilfracombe to buy tea, because there were no parking spaces at the Lidl nearby.
He said: ‘I was feeling lucky, and it turns out that I certainly was! This purchase has changed my life forever – and that of my little boy’s too!’
Train Derails Near Barcelona Days After Fatal High-Speed Incident | World News
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TL:DR – Train Derails Near Barcelona Days After Fatal High-Speed Incident | World News
- A train driver was killed and 37 injured after a commuter train derailed near Barcelona, crashing into a fallen retaining wall.
- Heavy rain caused the wall’s collapse, with most injuries occurring in the first carriage.
- Eleven ambulances responded; five injured are in serious condition.
- The incident follows a recent two-train collision in Andalusia, raising concerns about Spanish rail safety.
- The Spanish Union of Railway Drivers demands inspections and temporary suspension of services in Catalonia.
Train derails near Barcelona just days after high-speed crash left at least 40 dead | News World
Tragic Train Derailment in Spain
A train driver has been killed and at least 37 people injured after a commuter train derailed in Spain just days after a deadly two-train collision on Sunday.
The train crashed into a retaining wall that had fallen onto the rails near Barcelona yesterday evening. All passengers were removed from the train, and 37 were treated for injuries, with five in serious condition.
Most of the injured were in the first carriage, which bore the brunt of the impact against the wall, reports indicate.
Details of the Incident
The wall is believed to have collapsed onto the tracks due to erosion caused by heavy rain after recent storms in north-eastern Spain. Eleven ambulances were dispatched to the crash site between Sant Sadurní d’Anoia and Gelida stations—approximately 21.7 miles west of Barcelona—after the derailment was reported at 9:02 PM local time.
One passenger was trapped in the wreckage but was rescued, according to the local fire service. This incident followed another derailment on the Barcelona commuter network that occurred on Tuesday, where a train running between Blanes and Maçanet-Massanes had its axle struck by a rock dislodged by the storm.
Fortunately, there were no injuries in that case, but services were suspended, and train traffic across Catalonia has since been halted.
Safety Concerns Raised
The Spanish Union of Railway Drivers has called for an inspection of the entire railway infrastructure to assess the impact of recent storms and has recommended suspending Catalan commuter services until further notice.
Recent Train Collisions Highlight Rail Safety Issues
This derailment follows a tragic incident on Sunday, where at least 42 people lost their lives in Spain after two high-speed trains collided. A train bound for Madrid crossed into an adjacent track, resulting in an “incredibly violent impact” with another train heading to Huelva in the Andalusia region.
The impact caused the Huelva-bound train to derail while traveling at 124 mph (200 km/h), plunging down a railway embankment in Adamuz, Cordoba. Both trains were carrying around 400 passengers and staff, with many trapped in the wreckage.
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