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North Korea says it tested new missiles as it threatens against US-South Korea drills
North Korea says it has test-launched new anti-aircraft missiles, as its military threatens unspecified grave steps against the U.S. and South Korea over their military drillsABC News - 4d -
Middle East crisis live: Israel defence minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza unless Hamas frees remaining hostages
Israel Katz orders army to ‘seize more ground’ as he threatens ‘permanent occupation’. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), the Israeli government will meet on Sunday for a no confidence vote ...The Guardian - 4d -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Is Starmer finally getting to grips with being PM?
Lord Blunkett offers his assessment and Amol talks to new Today presenter Anna Foster.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
The Trump backlash offers Starmer a mainstream moment
Prospect of reaching peak populism is an opportunityFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Starmer’s shake-up of NHS England is a brave move
Abolishing the health authority is a big gamble by the prime minister but a welcome oneFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Starmer’s ‘Project Chainsaw’: the NHS, Whitehall, welfare
Plus: is Reform UK imploding?Financial Times - Mar. 14 -
What should Reeves and Starmer say and do next?
The government needs to view the hard times coming upon us as an opportunity, as well as a crisisFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Starmer's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfareBBC News - Mar. 17 -
Starmer says cost of sickness benefits 'devastating'
The prime minister's remarks come after the government announced a major benefits overhaul on Tuesday.BBC News - 6d -
Watch: Starmer visits UK nuclear-armed submarine
The prime minister pays a rare visit to the crew of HMS Vanguard, as the submarine returns to UK waters after more than 200 days of patrol.BBC News - 5d -
Trump envoy dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine
Steve Witkoff says the UK plans for an international force to support a ceasefire are a "posture".BBC News - 2d -
Keir Starmer’s Trump act is politically damaging but necessary
Maintaining ambiguity about the US president and Nato could make the government seem deludedFinancial Times - 1d -
Government can be more efficient, says Keir Starmer
The prime minister says he wants to see government departments become more efficient by using AI and technology.BBC News - 1d -
Labour MP Mike Amesbury to stand down over assault conviction
Resignation will trigger first by-election of Sir Keir Starmer’s governmentFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Russian captain held by UK police for longer over North Sea crash
Starmer says authorities must ‘get to the bottom’ of Monday’s shipping incidentFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Labour unveils disability benefits cuts that aim to save over £5bn
Move risks stoking biggest backbench rebellion of Keir Starmer’s premiershipFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
President Trump defends tariffs against allies and threatens more amid volatility in markets
President Trump is threatening a 200% tariff on alcohol from Europe in response to the EU tariff on American-made whiskey. Mr. Trump has defended the current tariffs against allies and downplayed ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
A Supreme Court Case Threatens the Church-State Divide
The case invites further fragmentation of public education.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
How the Immigration Crackdown Threatens Elderly Care
The U.S. relies heavily on immigrant workers to care for its aging population, with nearly 30 percent of direct care workers coming from other countries. As the demand for caregivers grows, ...The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
A Tariff Pile-On Threatens to Escalate a Global Trade War
American trading partners responded swiftly to President Trump’s latest round of levies with countermeasures, creating more uncertainty for C.E.O.s.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump’s Travel Ban Threatens Afghan Allies
The nonprofit No One Left Behind has raised millions of dollars for flights and other assistance to prevent Afghans from being stranded abroad and face retribution from the Taliban.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU alcohol imports
US president demands bloc scraps proposed duty on US whiskeyFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
'For holding a wombat, thousands threatened my life'
Sam Jones says she was trying to get the wombat safely off the road, and the video was not staged for social media.BBC News - Mar. 15 -
Ethiopia fighting threatens return to civil and regional war
Security concerns for Africa’s most populous country and neighbouring Eritrea as fragile peace looks set to unravelFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
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Trump threatens Iran with ‘dire’ consequences for Houthi attacks
Militants claim strike on American aircraft carrier after US president orders largest military operation of his second termFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
RFU threaten to leave Twickenham for Birmingham or Milton Keynes
The Rugby Football Union would consider leaving Allianz Stadium to move to Birmingham or Milton Keynes if a renewed licence cannot be agreed to hold more concerts, chief executive Bill Sweeney has ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Israel threatens "complete destruction" of Gaza for Hamas' crimes
Israel has reportedly killed 500 people with its renewed assault in Gaza, as its threats to Palestinian civilians take on an increasingly menacing tone.CBS News - 4d -
Israel’s defence minister threatens to annex territory in Gaza
Israel Katz says parts of strip will come under ‘permanent’ IDF control if Hamas does not release remaining hostagesFinancial Times - 4d -
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With New Decree, Trump Threatens Lawyers and Law Firms
A presidential memorandum aimed at lawyers everywhere struck a menacing tone.The New York Times - 3d -
Tuesday Briefing: Trump Threatens New Tariffs
Plus, the practical magic of “speedcubing.”The New York Times - 1d -
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 -
Starmer will not impose immediate UK counter-tariffs to US steel levies
PM to take a ‘cool-headed’ approach as he tries to steer clear of transatlantic trade warFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Starmer axes UK payments watchdog as part of anti-regulation drive
Government says regulator’s merger with Financial Conduct Authority will reduce complexity and boost innovationFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Starmer says he is ‘disappointed’ by US tariffs on UK steel
PM vows to ‘keep all options on table’ after EU hits back against Washington with retaliatory measuresFinancial Times - Mar. 12