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Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending
PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned. Keir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a ...The Guardian - 12h -
All The Big Game Pass Announcements At ID@Xbox Showcase February 2025
With Balatro surprise-dropping on Game Pass today , Microsoft has also revealed some other games that'll be coming to Xbox within the next several months and even in 2026.. Some big games coming ...GameSpot - 1d -
The huge risks facing Starmer at Trump meeting
When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.BBC News - 5d -
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The border where Starmer is targeting people-smuggling gangs
UK government boosts resources at key entry point on Sofia’s border with Turkey amid wider EU ‘reset’Financial Times - 2d -
Trump has changed Ukraine conversation, Starmer says
The PM suggests Trump has "created an opportunity" to end the war, ahead of a trip the the US.BBC News - 1d -
Starmer Goes On The Defensive Before Trump Showdown
The PM raises defence spending to 2.5% by 2027.BBC News - 10h -
Balatro - Game Pass Announcement Trailer
Balatro is available on Xbox Game Pass starting today! This release comes alongside the 4th "Friends of Jimbo" update, bringing exciting new collaborations with titles like Critical Role, Bugsnax, ...GameSpot - 1d -
Greenland’s Big Moment
Ignored for most of its existence, the huge ice-bound island has been thrust into a geopolitical maelstrom. It’s trying to make the most of it.The New York Times - 5d -
Germany Is in Big Trouble
Its economy is trapped in a vicious cycle and nobody seems to know what to do about it.The New York Times - 4d -
Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending – UK politics live
This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spending. The Democratic Unionist Party has ...The Guardian - 4d -
Starmer to tell Trump that UK’s Chagos deal will avoid tensions with China
PM to claim if US rejects Mauritius’s claim to own the islands, Beijing will be drawn into the regional dispute. Keir Starmer is to urge Donald Trump to recognise that a US rejection of Mauritius’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
Starmer will not challenge Trump on his attack on Zelenskyy when the pair meet
UK prime minister aiming to cool escalating transatlantic row over war in Ukraine. Keir Starmer will not risk riling Donald Trump by challenging him over his attack on Ukraine’s president, ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump says Starmer and Macron 'haven't done anything' to end Ukraine war
Trump's criticisms come as the UK and French leaders prepare to visit the White House next week.BBC News - 4d -
Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks
Kyiv ‘must be at the heart of negotiations’ says PM as foreign secretary announces new Russia sanctions. Keir Starmer has raised the stakes before a crucial meeting in Washington with the US ...The Guardian - 3d -
I'll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer tells Zelensky
The prime minister called Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky for the second time in four days.BBC News - 3d -
Macron and Starmer Have Played Trump’s Game Before, but the Rules Are Changing
The leaders of France and Britain are both due to meet with President Trump this week. Approaches previously tried with him may no longer work.The New York Times - 2d -
Starmer and Macron agree to show ‘united leadership in support of Ukraine’
UK prime minister and French president will separately meet Donald Trump this week. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed to show “united leadership in support of Ukraine” when they ...The Guardian - 2d -
Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027ABC News - 17h -
Starmer must take baton from Macron in effort to sway Trump on Ukraine
UK and France need to convince US to align with them over Ukraine, while at the UN Trump openly sides with Russia. Keir Starmer, when he visits the White House on Thursday, will have to pick up the ...The Guardian - 16h -
U.K. to Raise Defense Spending to 2.5% of G.D.P. by 2027, Starmer Says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is set to meet with President Trump on Thursday, said he would increase British spending on defense to 2.5 percent of G.D.P. by 2027.The New York Times - 14h -
James Landale: Will Starmer's defence hike win over Trump?
The prime minister has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027.BBC News - 9h -
Starmer prepares to meet Trump after raising defence spending
The PM will head to Washington a day after announcing military budgets would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2027.BBC News - 4h -
Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection
Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell confirmed reports he will not seek reelection next year.ABC News - 5d -
Bears announce Ben Johnson's full coaching staff
New Bears head coach Ben Johnson has assembled his full staff for the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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Bettman to announce 1st-round picks for 1st time
On Saturday, the NHL formally announced the draft will take place June 27-28 at L.A. Live's Peacock Theatre, confirming a report from ESPN's Greg Wyshynski in December, and commissioner Gary ...ESPN - 2d -
PM announces £200m support fund for industrial site
Sir Keir Starmer's announcement comes ahead of the refinery's planned closure this summer with the loss of more than 400 jobs.BBC News - 2d -
Trump announces Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director
President Trump announced Sunday that he would be choosing radio and podcast host Dan Bongino, a longtime Trump ally, as the deputy FBI director. “Great news for Law Enforcement and American ...The Hill - 2d -
Apple announces $500 billion investment in U.S.
Apple has announced a $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years. The company also said it will hire 20,000 additional workers in the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch Correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - 1d -
Vivek Ramaswamy announces run for Ohio governor
Former Republican presidential candidate and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced his run for Ohio governor. Ramaswamy previously signaled his plans to run for governor after exiting from ...NBC News - 1d -
Acting I.R.S. Commissioner Doug O’Donnell to Announce Retirement
Doug O’Donnell, a 40-year veteran of the I.R.S., was elevated last month after the last commissioner stepped down at the beginning of President Trump’s term.The New York Times - 1d -
Guardians owner Dolan, 94, dies, team announces
Lawrence J. Dolan, owner of Cleveland's major league baseball team since 2000, has died at age 94, the Guardians announced in a statement on Monday, adding that Dolan died Sunday night of natural ...ESPN - 16h -
Man Utd announce up to 200 more redundancies
Manchester United have announced plans to make up to another 200 staff redundant as part of their continuing cost-cutting measures.ESPN - 17h -
WNBA legend Diana Taurasi announces retirement
Three-time WNBA champion and two-time WNBA Finals MVP Diana Taurasi announced her retirement from professional basketball Tuesday.NBC News - 7h -
Trump Announces Inquiry That Could Lead to Tariffs on Copper
Tariffs, if they are imposed, could boost U.S. production of a valuable resource but also raise costs for automakers, construction companies and others.The New York Times - 8h -
Trump announces US ‘gold card’ visa scheme
Wealthy foreigners will be able buy ‘route to citizenship’ for $5mn, president saysFinancial Times - 5h -
Who’s afraid of the big, bad sabbatical?
Not as many hard-charging banks as you might thinkFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump is tearing up the transatlantic alliance. Can Starmer’s US visit change the weather?
As the US president turns on allies and embraces Russia, can the UK prime minister persuade Trump to listen to Europe’s concerns. Europe live – latest updates In November 1940, Winston ...The Guardian - 4d -
Starmer warns cabinet about Blairism — while bringing in New Labour era staff
Prime minister’s note to ministers repudiates older views on globalisation and immigrationFinancial Times - 4d
