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www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK news

Britain to spend 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence by 2030, Rishi Sunak announces

Britain plans to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, with calls for a further increase to 3% to address global threats. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
UK news

UK needs to advance defence systems after Iran attack, says former defence minister

The UK needs to enhance its defense systems due to increasing global threats. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

LBC caller grills Sunak on complete lack of leadership' over MP honeytrap scandal

Rishi Sunak defending response to William Wragg sharing personal numbers with a suspected scammer.
Concerns raised about bad actors globally trying to impact democratic processes. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

John Major urges Jeremy Hunt to prioritise defence spending over tax cuts in Budget

Former PM John Major urges prioritizing defence spending over tax cuts in Budget.
Calls for increased defence budget due to threats like Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Generational divide over the threats facing Britain, new polling suggests

Younger people prioritize Gaza conflict, rest focus on Ukraine-Russia.
Majority see Russia as main threat to UK security, while young people are concerned about Trump and Xi. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
France politics

French Senate votes to enshrine abortion as constitutional right

France's Senate adopted a bill to include a woman's right to abortion in the constitution, aligning with President Macron's commitment.
The government argued that the right to abortion is under threat globally, emphasizing the need to protect women's freedom to choose. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
World news

War warnings everywhere: Global risks are heating up

Global threats are escalating, including Chinese patrols near Taiwan, Iran-Pakistan clashes, and U.S.-Houthi rebels tensions.
North Korea's recent actions, such as abandoning the goal of peaceful reunification and increasing missile testing, are raising concerns about a potential military option. [ more ]
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