UK Green Party: How a working-class plumber threw a wrench in Starmer’s election plans – CNN

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The good, the bad and the ugly — Inside Europe’s race to supplant US defense enablers – Defense News

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‘A frightening silence’ in Sanaa as Houthis prepare for war – Ynetnews

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  2. Iranian-backed Houthis say they’ll resume attacks on Israel and on shipping routes  The Times of Israel
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Brigitte Bardot tribute at the César awards greeted with boos

A shout of ‘racist’ could also be heard during the segment at France’s version of the Oscars

A tribute to Brigitte Bardot at the Césars, France’s version of the Oscars, on Thursday was greeted with boos. In a video clip posted on social media, boos can clearly be heard among the applause as the tributes, and a shout of “racist!” is also audible.

Bardot, who died in December aged 91, became arguably the most celebrated figure in postwar French cinema for films such as And God Created Woman and Contempt, but after quitting acting in the early 1970s her later years were marred by increasing political activity on the far right, resulting in a string of convictions for inciting racial hatred.

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