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Sara Sharif’s father tells court her stepmother was the ‘true villain’
A father accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter tried to give her CPR, his defence says.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Benjamin Netanyahu fires defence minister Yoav Gallant, triggering protests across Israel
Demonstrators in Tel Aviv and outside PM’s home condemn sacking of Gallant, widely seen by Israel’s allies as a brake on far-right elements of Israeli government . The Israeli prime minister, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
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Netanyahu’s sacking of defence chief ‘last thing Israel needs’, says president
Critics dismayed at timing of dismissal amid war and on day of US election – and warn more may come for PM’s political gain. Middle East crisis live – latest updates Many Israelis have been ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
European defence bosses expect Trump to demand more Nato contributions
Leonardo chief executive calls for investment in region’s defence sector as well as alliances to increase competitivenessWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Trade, tech, defence: UK braces for policy flashpoints with Trump’s US
Key differences are set to test the transatlantic relationshipWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
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Trump return puts UK defence spending top of agenda
Politicians say we're living in dangerous times, and Trump is a lot less willing than Biden to pay for Europe's defence.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Taiwan considers big US defence purchases as overture to Trump
Taipei wants to show new administration it is serious about protecting itself against ChinaBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high
Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executiveWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Brussels to free up billions of euros for defence and security from EU budget
Policy shift will allow the bloc’s capitals to redirect ‘cohesion funds’ amid Ukraine conflict and Trump victoryBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
FirstFT: Meet Trump’s hawkish foreign policy team
Also in today’s newsletter, Wall Street bonuses set to jump after two fallow years and China unveils new stealth jetWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Airbus defence chief says Trump election a ‘wake-up call’ for Europe
Michael Schoellhorn warns region risks falling victim to US-China power play unless it takes unified approachWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Xi faces heat over failure to protect Chinese workers overseas
Bomb attack by Pakistan separatists adds to pressure on Beijing to secure interestsWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
'It flew right into her room': Ukrainian girl killed by Russian drone as attacks surge
Russia is launching mass drone strikes on Ukraine. Maria, 14, was one of the latest victims.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Trump taps Fox News host Hegseth for defence secretary
President-elect to also nominate John Ratcliffe for CIA director and Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to IsraelBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
UK’s dual motive for higher defence spending raises problems
Trump era means government has to navigate competing pressures, but it must solve its procurement woes firstWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick
Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Pentagon stunned after Trump picks Pete Hegseth for defence secretary
National guard veteran and Fox News presenter has been a critic of military and has minimal managerial experience. US politics – live updates The Pentagon has been stunned by Donald Trump ’s ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Who is Pete Hegseth - the Fox News host who will be defence secretary?
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, has advocated for a conservative cultural shift in the US military.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
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Anger in Lebanon at large number of rescue workers killed by Israel
Attacks on Thursday night bring total number of emergency workers killed by Israel in Lebanon to more than 200. Middle East crisis – live updates Twenty-one civil defence rescuers have been ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago
