Starmer unlikely to unveil plan for rise in defence spending this week, says minister

Bridget Phillipson calls 2.5% target ‘ambitious’ days before PM meets with Donald Trump in Washington

Keir Starmer is unlikely to set out a plan for when the UK will increase …

Source: The Guardian

No Exit

About 300 migrants from all around the world were deported from the United States to Panama. There, they were trapped in a hotel, facing a choice of whether to return …

Source: New York Times

Trump’s assault on aid sparks chaos in east Africa’s relief hub

Kenya’s economy and healthcare system are reeling from president’s bid to shut down USAID

Source: Financial Times

German voters head to polls facing world of change as far right waits in the wings

Europe holds its breath as world’s third largest economic power and most populous EU country faces crossroads

German voters go to the polls today but it is a different world …

Source: The Guardian

Middle East: Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners

Israel says it will wait until Hamas agrees to stop holding "humiliating ceremonies" when freeing Israeli hostages. Meanwhile, huge crowds are gathering in Beirut for the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah. …

Source: Deutsche Welle

German far-right leader hails 'historic' election result

The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) hailed the party's election result Sunday after exit polls gave it a record 19.5 to 20 percent of the vote. "We …

Source: France 24

Starmer condemns Farage and Reform UK for ‘fawning over Putin’

Prime minister also criticised Reform over employment rights and potential NHS charges at Scottish Labour conference

Keir Starmer has condemned Nigel Farage and Reform UK for talking the language of …

Source: The Guardian

Brussels reacts to Germany's election exit polls

“There’s a widespread consensus that Germany has been absent from Brussels’ discussions and the European stage during Olaf Scholz's term, creating confusion about Germany's position on European issues,” FRANCE 24 …

Source: France 24

Alternative for Germany set to make gains as Germany goes to the polls

Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats are poised to win, as the Social Democratic Party faces its worst result since 1887

Source: Financial Times

Search resumes for man dragged overboard near Newcastle during fishing competition

People on board the boat said a shark was involved in the man being lost overboard, but another fisher disputed the account

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Source: The Guardian

Coming-of-age film from Norway wins Berlinale's Golden Bear

Dag Johan Haugerud's story of queer love, "Dreams (Sex Love)," was praised for its universal impact. Latin American films also took high honors at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Vatican says Pope Francis in 'critical' condition

Pope Francis remains in 'critical' condition after he experienced a severe asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday morning, requiring high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said. NBC News’ Claudio Lavagna has the …

Source: NBC News