- USA's all-weather ally Israel and members of the Five Eyes to limit intelligence sharing with Donald Trump The Economic Times
- ‘What the Hell Is Happening to Your Country?’ The Atlantic
- What is the Five Eyes alliance as Trump upends geopolitics? Reuters
- ‘A world without American leadership’: Top allies scaling back intelligence sharing with America MSNBC
- Trump deepens NATO’s crisis of trust on sharing intel POLITICO Europe
Council tax in Scotland to reach record high with 15% rise in some areas
Levies on tourists and cruise ships considered by some local authorities in attempt to plug funding gaps
Council tax costs in Scotland will hit record levels next month after local authorities agreed to raise rates by up to 15%, with some planning new levies on tourists and cruise ships.
All of Scotland’s 32 local authorities have announced council tax increases from April of at least 6%, with the majority raising them by about 10%, after years of successive cuts to their grant funding.
Continue reading...Pamela Bach, Baywatch actor and David Hasselhoff’s ex-wife, dies
Actor also known as Pamela Hasselhoff died on Wednesday and the cause is still under investigation, authorities say
Pamela Bach, an actor and the ex-wife of the Baywatch star David Hasselhoff, has died.
The Los Angeles medical examiner’s office reports that she died on Wednesday and the cause is still under investigation. Also known as Pamela Hasselhoff, Bach appeared on The Young and the Restless and met her future husband on the set of his series Knight Rider.
Continue reading...Temporary Ukraine Ceasefire ’Unacceptable,’ Russian MFA Spokeswoman Says – The Moscow Times
- Temporary Ukraine Ceasefire ’Unacceptable,’ Russian MFA Spokeswoman Says The Moscow Times
- Ukraine updates: EU leaders back new defense spending plans DW (English)
- Putin says any Ukraine peace deal must ensure Russia's security, vows no retreat Reuters
- Kremlin rejects possibility of compromise and refuses to discuss ceasefire – ISW Ukrainska Pravda
- Putin Refuses To Concede To Ukraine, Mocks Macron's EU Nuclear Shield | 'They Forget How It Ended' The Times of India
Deadly clashes erupt between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists – FRANCE 24 English
- Deadly clashes erupt between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists FRANCE 24 English
- Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in deadly clashes in Latakia province BBC.com
- Thirteen Syrian security officers killed in clashes with Assad loyalists The Guardian
- Syrian forces clash with Assad-linked militants in escalating violence Reuters
- Deadly Clashes Pose Test for Syria’s New Leaders The New York Times
South Sudan Tensions Rise as Oil Export Boost Eyed – Energy Intelligence
- South Sudan Tensions Rise as Oil Export Boost Eyed Energy Intelligence
- South Sudan detains oil minister and military officials in threat to peace deal Reuters
- Army surrounds South Sudan vice president's home as his allies are arrested ABC News
- National Peacebuilding Minister Stephen Par Kuol arrested by National Security Radio Tamazuj
- South Sudan on brink of civil war as senior officials’ arrests inflame ethnic tensions GZERO Media
EU leader touts major new defence plan at emergency summit
EU President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe was at a “watershed moment”.
Putin says any Ukraine peace deal must ensure Russia’s security, vows no retreat – AOL
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik rejects prosecutor summons over separatist laws
Dodik barred Bosnian authorities from Serb-dominated statelet, sparking fears of ‘coup’ that could break up Bosnia.
EU puts on show of solidarity with Volodymyr Zelenskyy after clash with Donald Trump – Financial Times
- EU puts on show of solidarity with Volodymyr Zelenskyy after clash with Donald Trump Financial Times
- The EU backs a big defense package as Zelenskyy confirms talks with the U.S. next week NPR
- ‘You stayed with us’: Zelensky joins crucial EU summit on Ukraine CNN
- Spooked by Trump and Putin, Europe rushes to rearm The Washington Post
- EU leaders agree on defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze Reuters
A new Muslim and African ban by Trump can and must be prevented
The NO BAN Act submitted to Congress can limit the US president’s powers to impose discriminatory travel bans.
Analysing Russian strike on Ukrainian hotel
BBC Verify's Nick Eardley takes a look at verified footage and images from the a Russian missile attack on a Ukrainian hotel.
Ukraine opposition leaders confirm talks with US but deny plotting to oust Zelenskyy
Petro Poroshenko and Yulia Tymoshenko denied they were part of a reported White House plot to remove Ukraine leader from power
Ukraine’s opposition leaders have confirmed they have held discussions with members of Donald Trump’s entourage, but denied on Thursday they were part of a reported White House plot to remove Volodymyr Zelenskyy from power.
The former president Petro Poroshenko said he had held talks with US representatives but added that he opposed Trump’s demands for wartime elections. Poroshenko, who lost to Zelenskyy in the 2019 presidential vote, said a poll should only be held once martial law ends.
Continue reading...State of Siege: Israel is conducting its largest mass expulsion campaign in the West Bank since 1967 – Drop Site News
- State of Siege: Israel is conducting its largest mass expulsion campaign in the West Bank since 1967 Drop Site News
- As Israel widens war in West Bank, settlers see their influence pay off The Washington Post
- UNRWA warns Israel's West Bank operation aligns with annexation 'vision' Yahoo
- Israeli Army Operations Are Making West Bank Refugee Camps Unlivable Haaretz
- Live: Palestinians in Jerusalem mark first Friday in Ramadan amid Israeli restrictions Middle East Eye
Players union welcomes life ban for Gabon football coach over sexual abuse
Patrick Assoumou Eyi has been found guilty of sexually abusing multiple young footballers.
UAE denies Sudan’s accusations of ‘complicity in genocide’ at the ICJ
Sudan alleges the UAE is 'complicit in the genocide on the Masalit' by supporting the Rapid Support Forces.
Nigerian senator suspended after making sexual harassment claims
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment.
Norway more than doubles Ukraine aid to $7.8 billion in 2025 – Reuters
- Norway more than doubles Ukraine aid to $7.8 billion in 2025 Reuters
- Norway rethinks €1.7 trillion sovereign fund to boost support for Ukraine EURACTIV
- Norway’s natural gas windfall should go to Ukraine Financial Times
- Norway Plans Ukraine Aid Boost That Delivers Fighting Power Fast Bloomberg
- Norway to increase aid to Ukraine to almost US$8bn this year Ukrainska Pravda
Key takeaways from Europe’s emergency summit on Ukraine
EU nations pledge continued support for Ukraine after US President Donald Trump suspends military aid to Kyiv.
Putin says any Ukraine peace deal must ensure Russia’s security, vows no retreat – Reuters
- Putin says any Ukraine peace deal must ensure Russia's security, vows no retreat Reuters
- Ukraine updates: Russia won't give away 'our' land — Putin DW (English)
- Russia Says Temporary Ukraine Ceasefire ’Unacceptable’ The Moscow Times
- President Putin invokes Napoleon’s retreat in swipe at Macron The Times
- Russia Says Franco-British Plan Is Bid to Buy Time for Ukraine U.S. News & World Report