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Trump shock pushes neutral Swiss to seek closer defence ties
New defence minister calls for closer links to Nato and EU neighboursFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Nearly 60 dead and 155 hurt in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
Venue set ablaze by concert pyrotechnics, says interior ministerFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
The welfare dilemma: how to help 3.5mn people trapped on health-linked benefits?
As costs spiral, ministers search for ways to get people with medical problems into workFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Meloni warns EU against ‘vicious circle’ of tariff war with Trump
Italian prime minister criticises Brussels for engaging in tit-for-tat with USFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
UK hosts military leaders to work on Ukraine plans
The prime minister is expected to attend the meeting of senior military officers on Thursday afternoon.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Nicola Sturgeon cleared in SNP finance probe
Police say Scotland’s former first minister is no longer under investigationFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Canada election expected to be held on April 28
Prime minister Mark Carney to officially announce start of campaign on SundayFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Nicola Sturgeon makes comedy festival debut in Glasgow
The former first minister will appear with author Val McDermid at the King's Theatre in Glasgow.BBC News - 5d -
UK carmakers back Starmer’s no-tariff approach to Trump
Auto groups told ministers on Friday they wanted more support for the sector domesticallyFinancial Times - 39m -
UK carmakers back Starmer’s no-tariff approach to Trump
Auto groups told ministers on Friday they wanted more support for the sector domesticallyFinancial Times - 39m -
Thailand's PM faces a no-confidence vote over alleged influence by her father
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is facing a no-confidence motion in parliament as the opposition alleges she is being unduly influenced by her father, a former prime minister, and is ...ABC News - 4d -
Canada to review the purchase of US-made F-35 fighter jets in light of Trump's trade war
A spokesman for Canada's Defense Minister Bill Blair says new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of the purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jetABC News - Mar. 15 -
Canada announces C$6bn deal with Australia to develop Arctic radar missile-detection system
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney says deal on ‘over the horizon’ radar is part of effort to assert Canada’s sovereignty over Arctic as US priorities shift. The Canadian prime minister, Mark ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Israeli government approves Netanyahu's dismissal of Shin Bet head
The Israeli government unanimously approved early on Friday a proposal from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, the prime minister’s office said.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Israel to ‘seize more ground’ and warns Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza
Defence minister issues threat as IDF intensifies offensive with ‘non-stop’ overnight attacks across territory. Israel’s defence minister said he had instructed the military to “seize more ground” ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
Canada to head to polls as Mark Carney calls snap election for 28 April
Prime minister launches contest expected to focus on US relations, as Liberals enjoy lead over Conservatives. Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has called a snap election on 28 April, firing ...The Guardian - 5d -
Anger in Greenland over Usha Vance and Mike Waltz’s planned visit this week
Greenland’s prime minister says move is ‘demonstration of power’ and accuses US of interfering in its political affairs. Greenland’s prime minister, Múte B Egede, has called for the international ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump describes ‘productive’ call with Mark Carney amid US-Canada trade war
US president said he and Canadian prime minister ‘agree on many things’ after first talk since Carney assumed role. Donald Trump described a long-awaited call with Canadian prime minister Mark ...The Guardian - 1h -
‘Down to the wire’: inside the UK’s crunch talks with the US as it bids to avoid Trump tariffs
Ministers seek carve-out from import taxes before 2 April deadline – but critics believe they have offered too many concessions. Ministers and senior officials at every level of government are ...The Guardian - 1h -
‘Down to the wire’: inside the UK’s crunch talks with the US as it bids to avoid Trump tariffs
Ministers seek carve-out from import taxes before 2 April deadline – but critics believe they have offered too many concessions. Ministers and senior officials at every level of government are ...The Guardian - 1h -
Trump describes ‘productive’ call with Mark Carney amid US-Canada trade war
US president says he and Canadian prime minister ‘agree on many things’ after first talk since Carney assumed role. Donald Trump described a long-awaited call with Canadian prime minister Mark ...The Guardian - 1h -
Orbán says Hungary will poll citizens on Ukraine's EU membership
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary will poll its citizens on Ukraine’s potential future membership in the European UnionABC News - Mar. 7 -
PM pens heartfelt message to daughter on International Women's Day
The prime minister said he wants a future "defined by hope", not prejudice in a touching message to his daughter.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
European leaders back 'realistic' Arab plan for Gaza
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain welcomed the plan, which calls for Gaza to be rebuilt over five years.BBC News - Mar. 8 -
Japan seeks tariff reprieve after Trump questions long-standing defence pact
Trade minister to pitch ‘win-win’ solutions in Washington as deadline looms for steel and aluminium dutiesFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Mark Carney takes on Trump’s America
New prime minister must still convince Canadians he can deal with the US presidentFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Canada gets new leader, but don’t bet on a quick Trump tariff truce
Could the U.S. and Canada quickly patch up trade relations following the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? Don’t count on it.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Keir Starmer defends planned welfare cuts to anxious Labour MPs
Prime minister wants to reform disability benefit payments to help fund greater spending on defenceFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
NHS England looks to slash central staffing by half
Announcement comes as ministers start to bring senior leadership of health service body into central governmentFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Trade Wars - The return of Mark Carney
New Prime Minister of Canada vows to win trade war against President Trump.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible
Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", while others oppose cuts.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Portugal faces fresh elections after government collapses over ethics scandal
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro loses confidence vote over consultancy he tried to transfer to his familyFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Sweden to expand arms and space capabilities without US
Stockholm still values co-operation with Washington but backs stronger European pillar of Nato, defence minister saysFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Starmer says 'all options on table' on US tariffs
Canada and the EU have announced retaliatory tariffs but UK will take a "pragmatic" approach, the prime minister said.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Carney ready to talk trade with Trump if 'there's respect for Canada's sovereignty'
Prime minister-designate's comments follow Canada's reciprocal tariffs on US imports after Trump slapped taxes on steel and aluminium.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Starmer to target ‘cottage industry of blockers’ in overhaul of regulators
UK prime minister will also talk up potential of AI to increase productivity across the stateFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Spain’s Sánchez calls for cyber and climate to count as defence spending
Prime Minister says ‘our threat is not Russia bringing its troops across the Pyrenees’Financial Times - Mar. 13 -
NHS England to be brought under government control in major health overhaul
The prime minister says the move will cut duplication and free up money for frontline services.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Starmer suffers cabinet uprising over UK spending cuts
Opposition grows to plans in areas such as welfare but prime minister insists he will not bend rules to allow more borrowingFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Turkish top officials make sudden trip to Damascus after Syria's deal with Kurdish-led group
Turkey’s top diplomat, defense minister and intelligence chief paid a sudden visit to DamascusABC News - Mar. 13