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Labour’s Defence Delay Risks £2 billion Shortfall, Warns Ex‑NATO Chief
Sir Richard Shirreff warns that Labour’s indecision could leave the MoD with only £2 bn extra, jeopardising security and...
Trump's Shadow Spy Chief: A Recipe for Disaster?
Bill Pulte's appointment as acting DNI sparks outrage over his lack of experience and history of targeting Trump's foes.
Britain’s £28 bn Defence Gap Sparks Political Firestorm
Labour’s funding tug‑of‑war threatens submarines, fighter jets and national security, warned a former NATO chief.
UK Ministers Weigh Banning Smartphones for Kids Under 16
A government review could bar phones for pre‑teens, sparking fierce debate over digital safety and parental choice.
Mayor Mamdani's Silence Emboldens Hate in the Big Apple
A surge in antisemitic hate crimes in New York City has critics questioning Mayor Zohran Mamdani's response to the crisi...
Only 3 of 179 Victims Alerted After Prisoner Release Blunder
A FOI leak shows 98% of victims were never told when offenders were mistakenly freed, sparking fury and demands for refo...
UK Ministers Push to Bar Primary Kids from Smartphones Until Secondary School
Government drafts guidance urging parents to wait on phone purchases for primary pupils, sparking debate over safety and...
Robert Nick: Nunapitchuk’s Quiet Architect of Rural Alaska’s Modern Life
The late Robert Nick, 84, helped power and educate Southwest Alaska, leaving a legacy of community, commerce, and cultur...
Smullen’s Handshake Snub Signals a GOP Rift
In a recent debate, Robert Smullen’s refusal to shake hands with Nick Constantino ignited a debate over the future of th...
Boebert's Profane Clash With Fox News Over Massie Affair Rumors
Rep. Lauren Boebert lashes out at reporters and comedian Jeff Foxworthy amid allegations of a relationship with Rep. Tho...
Trump's Election Defiance Ignites Fierce Backlash
President Trump's heated press conference has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, with critics denouncing his ...
Trump's 'Meet the Press' Meltdown: Accuses NBC of Rigging Elections, Calls Network 'Crooked'
President Trump ended an NBC interview by calling the network 'crooked' and accusing it of rigging elections, citing a c...
2028 Power Play: The Math Behind the Vance and Harris Leads
Early polling reveals a massive Republican bloc forming around JD Vance and a competitive Democratic field led by Kamala...
SNP's Twin Crises: Murrell's Pen and a £667,000 Question for Swinney
Former chief executive Peter Murrell faces embezzlement trial as a separate probe into a 2017 independence fundraiser th...
From 'Looking Nice' to Shopping Chores: Kingston Council's E-Bike Report Sparks Gender Row
Kingston Council replaced a sexist remark about e-bikes helping women 'stay looking nice' with shopping-focused language...
Scotland's SNP in Crisis: Leadership, Transparency, and the Future of Independence
The SNP scandal expands beyond Peter Murrell, with a probe into party finances and leadership future, raising questions ...
UFC on the South Lawn: A Lawsuit Tests Presidential Power and Public Space
A lawsuit challenges Trump's authorization of a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn, citing violations of federal ru...
Met Police Inspector Fired After Nude Photos Found on Work Phone
Detective Inspector Ben Coogan, 49, was dismissed after an audit revealed he stored consensual nude images of a female c...
Trump's FISA Fiasco: A $30 Billion Intelligence Gap
Rep. Himes slams President Trump's choice for acting Director of National Intelligence, Bill Pulte, as 'worst and most d...
Redistricting Renders California’s 40th a GOP Stronghold
The 40th Congressional District in Orange and San Bernardino counties has become an all‑Republican contest after incumbe...
Poilievre and Smith Chart Divergent Paths on Alberta Independence
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces a binding referendum on separation, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ...
Two Virginia Residents Sue to Block UFC Fight on White House South Lawn
A legal challenge claims the Trump administration unlawfully authorized a mixed martial arts event on the iconic South L...
Toronto's Solidarity Walk Divides Opinions, Energy Drink Ban Looms
Toronto's annual Walk With Israel sparks debate as Quebec's energy drink ban for minors gains traction. What's behind th...
Real Estate Mogul James Pulte Tapped as Acting DNI — Lawmakers Cry Foul
Bipartisan concern mounts over James Pulte's lack of national security experience as he steps into the acting DNI role a...
Toronto's Divided Streets: A Day of Solidarity and Tension
Toronto's annual Walk With Israel drew tens of thousands of demonstrators, but police presence was unusually high, with ...
Raskin Calls for a Wall of Separation as Trump’s Empire Expands
Rep. Jamie Raskin warns that President Trump’s business empire has turned the federal government into a profit machine, ...
David Lammy Challenges JD Vance and Calls for Context-Driven Policing in the UK
The UK Justice Secretary rejects 'two-tier policing' claims while arguing that Black Britons and Roma travelers face sys...
Trump's Pledge: Fund for Victims of 'Weaponized' Government
Trump vows to personally pay applicants of anti-weaponization fund, sparking debate on government power and compensation...
Israel's Terror Tipping Point: A Deadly Warning for Arab-Israeli Relations
A gunman's deadly rampage in Israel has left one dead and several wounded, sparking fears of escalating tensions between...
Maine Senate Candidate's Allegations Spark Fears of Politicization
A Democratic Senator's warning of politically motivated allegations against a Maine Senate candidate has raised concerns...