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Labour Rebellion Over Starmer's Foreign Aid Stance

Sir Keir Starmer confronts a significant internal Labour Party revolt over his refusal to commit to reinstating the UK's 0.7% foreign aid budget, exposing a deep rift with his own MPs and backbenchers.

Pentagon's Hegseth Sacks DIA Director Kruse

Defence Intelligence Agency Director Jeffrey Kruse has been removed from his post by Pentagon Chief of Staff Pete Hegseth following a damning inspector general's report into 'inappropriate conduct'. The internal investigation revealed a pattern of unprofe

UK Military Chief in Pentagon Talks on Trump's Ukraine Plan

Exclusive: Britain's Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, holds high-stakes Pentagon talks. The strategic move comes as Donald Trump proposes a radical NATO-style security pact for Ukraine, reshaping the West's military response. UK confi

Aid ship sails from Cyprus to Gaza amid crisis

A humanitarian aid ship carrying food supplies has departed Cyprus for Gaza, offering a lifeline amid the escalating Middle East crisis. The latest updates on the situation.

Israel accused of weaponising aid in Gaza

Humanitarian organisations claim Israel's new registration requirements for aid groups in Gaza are obstructing critical assistance, exacerbating the crisis.

UK may miss gender equality aid target

The UK government may fail to meet its pledge to allocate 80% of foreign aid to gender equality projects, raising concerns among development advocates.

Netherlands, Sweden to send Patriots to Ukraine

The Netherlands and Sweden are preparing to supply Ukraine with advanced Patriot air defence systems, countering potential cuts in US military aid under a possible Trump presidency.

Australia pledges £6.5M Gaza aid package

The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has announced a £6.5 million aid package for Gaza, targeting urgent humanitarian needs. Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed the funding, emphasising support for civilians amid escalating

UK aid cuts hit girls' education hardest

The UK government's decision to slash foreign aid budgets is having devastating consequences for girls' education programmes in some of the world's poorest countries.

NATO sends more Patriot missiles to Ukraine

NATO allies pledge additional Patriot missile systems to Ukraine as Russia intensifies attacks on civilian infrastructure, aiming to bolster Kyiv's air defences.

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