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Sir Keir Starmer plans to enhance the UK’s military capabilities, including buying more attack submarines, but has not committed to new defence spending ahead of the Strategic Defence Review.

Organised criminal gangs are increasingly using rented houses and flats to operate illegal cannabis farms – and police say it is putting the lives of innocent neighbours at risk.

FBI Director Kash Patel said: “Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available”.

The UK is poised to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP in the next parliament, as stated by Defence Secretary John Healey, aligning with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s ambition.

In a statement, his mother Jo – who appeared on the 2019 series with him – and his father Andrew said: “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Sam in a terrible accident.

Two Scottish nationals were shot dead outside Monaghans bar in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol, with a man and a woman reported as victims.

Mclaren Confident Ahead of Spanish GP Qualifying McLaren’s Formula 1 team principal, Andrea Stella, expressed surprise at the gap between his team and Red Bull…

AB Hernandez, a 16-year-old transgender athlete, secured two gold medals and one silver at the California high school track and field championships, igniting national debate over transgender participation in female sports.

Cliff Notes – 30 people killed in Israeli attack near Red Cross aid centre At least 30 individuals have reportedly died and over 115 have…

Cliff Notes – Why is nobody talking about the PS5 anymore? Sony’s lack of communication and reduced focus on single-player games have led to diminished…

A government ban on the sale of disposable vapes begins this weekend, aiming to reduce youth nicotine addiction and environmental waste.

Cliff Notes – Europe’s largest low-carbon horticulture site A new 40-hectare greenhouse facility in Essex, powered by waste incineration, is expected to become Europe’s largest…

Cliff Notes – PSG plan to ‘continue to conquer’ after 1st title Luis Enrique emphasised PSG’s ambition to secure the FIFA Club World Cup, viewing…

A leaked wiretap has exposed Israeli firm Paragon and its spyware ‘Graphite’ for hacking journalists critical of Israel’s policies. The software, linked to ex-military chiefs and tested on Palestinians, allows full access to phones without user interaction.

This underreported story raises urgent questions about state surveillance, media suppression, and the demise of free speech.

Cliff Notes A train derailment in Russia’s Bryansk region has resulted in at least seven fatalities, including the driver. Authorities attribute the incident to “illegal…

Cliff Notes A car collided with four pedestrians in Leicester shortly after 12:30am on Saturday, resulting in injuries to two men and two women. A…

Cliff Notes The UK government plans to purchase up to 7,000 long-range missiles, rockets, and drones, alongside building at least six new weapons factories, as…

Cliff Notes – Robert Jenrick says kill all Islamist terrorists in prison Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick advocates for arming prison officers with lethal weapons…

Cliff Notes A woman in her 20s was fatally stabbed in Croydon, south London; a man in his 30s sustained minor injuries and has been…

This week’s World News Briefing tracks the rapidly evolving Gaza conflict as Israel expands West Bank settlements and deadly gunfire erupts at a US aid hub in Rafah.
King Charles reemerges with a symbolic address in Canada, urging global unity amid instability. In the UN, Lebanon’s PM demands US and Israeli withdrawal, triggering diplomatic ripples.

Meanwhile, a tragic glacier collapse in Switzerland buries most of a village, underscoring the accelerating climate crisis.

In Eastern Europe, Poland and Romania face critical elections amid a growing populist wave. Each story includes sentiment analysis, media comparison, and political reactions — plus tweets from world leaders and the public.

We also spotlight an underreported AI misinformation story, global cultural events, and an art showcase in Berlin. This edition ends with a motivational quote and key political updates from NATO, WHO, and the UN. Stay sharp and globally informed — only with WTX News.

Over 60,000 government employees have been laid off, with an additional 110,000 participating in a deferred resignation programme initiated by DOGE.

The Latest Updates from the Genocide in Gaza Israel announced plans for 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing fierce international criticism. Simultaneously,…

King Charles’ Speech in a Fractured World During a state visit to Canada, King Charles addressed global instability, ( which speech analysts have suggested was…

Lebanon PM Calls for Israeli & US Withdrawal Lebanon’s new PM Nawaf Salam delivered a striking address at the UN, demanding both Israel and the…

The collapse of the Plaine Morte glacier has buried much of the Swiss village of Blatten under tonnes of ice and debris. Early reports confirm at least 11 missing and widespread destruction.