- Canada Reaches Deal to Join EU’s Flagship Defense Program Bloomberg.com
- Canada agrees to join EU initiative to surge defense spending Reuters
- Canada joins EU defense fund as the country pivots away from the US AP News
- Canada reaches deal to join EU military procurement fund The Globe and Mail
- Canada clinches deal to join Europe’s €150B defense scheme politico.eu
OBR chair Richard Hughes resigns over Budget day publishing error – BBC
- OBR chair Richard Hughes resigns over Budget day publishing error BBC
- UK budget watchdog head quits over early release of Reeves' budget Reuters
- OBR complained to Treasury before budget about leaks spreading ‘misconceptions’ The Guardian
- Britain must improve how it uses its fiscal watchdog Financial Times
- Reeves speech did not mislead on challenges facing UK ahead of Budget, says OBR official BBC
OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error – BBC
- OBR head resigns over Budget day publishing error BBC
- Chairman of OBR resigns in wake of premature publication of budget economic forecast Financial Times
- UK budget watchdog head quits over early release of Reeves' budget Reuters
- Chair of UK's fiscal watchdog resigns after early published report threw Budget into chaos CNBC
- OBR says inadvertent budget leak is ‘worst failure’ in its 15-year history The Guardian
Palestine wins first match over Qatar at FIFA Arab Cup
Palestine defeated host nation Qatar 1-0 in the team’s first match of the 2025 Arab Cup.
Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires – The Guardian
- Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires The Guardian
- Hong Kong’s Response to Deadly Fire Is Squeezed by China’s Firm Hand The Wall Street Journal
- Unsafe netting used at Hong Kong fire site, officials say, as toll rises to 151 The Washington Post
- Hong Kong apartment fire death toll rises to 146 as city mourns victims PBS
- Painstaking search for victims of Hong Kong fire continues but some may never be found, official says CNN
How Ukraine turned into the world’s drone testing lab
The use of drones in the Russia-Ukraine war has revolutionised an industry of death and destruction.
Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor
An appeals court disqualified Alina Habba, Trump's former personal attorney, from serving as US Attorney for New Jersey.
Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor
An appeals court disqualified Alina Habba, Trump's former personal attorney, from serving as US Attorney for New Jersey.
Peru landslide: 12 killed after two boats hit in Amazon rainforest – BBC
- Peru landslide: 12 killed after two boats hit in Amazon rainforest BBC
- Peru: 12 dead as landslide hits boats in Amazon region river DW
- 12 dead, dozens missing as landslide submerges boats in Peru port The Hindu
- Peru landslide sinks boats in Amazon region river, killing 12 Reuters
- Search for missing continues after strong wave caused by landslip causes boats to sink in Peru Yahoo
Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in Peru
Rescue efforts in Peru's central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said.
ECOWAS delegation visits Guinea-Bissau for talks after military coup
Nigeria authorises protection for Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Dias da Costa, citing 'imminent threat to his life'.
Trump, US officials discuss Venezuela amid concerns over military build-up
US military build-up near Venezuela raises fear of invasion; White House defends kill order of alleged drug smugglers.
Will Australia’s social media ban actually work?
Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - here's everything you need to know in 60 seconds.
Australia’s social media ban explained… in 60 seconds
Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - but will it actually work? Here's everything you need to know.
India orders phone makers to preload devices with state-owned cyber safety app
Critics voice concern as government says its Sanchar Saathi app combats cybersecurity threats for 1.2bn telecom users
India’s telecoms ministry has privately asked smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cybersecurity app that cannot be deleted, a government order showed, a move likely to antagonise Apple and privacy advocates.
In tackling a recent surge of cybercrime and hacking, India is joining authorities worldwide, most recently in Russia, to frame rules blocking the use of stolen phones for fraud or promoting state-backed government service apps.
Continue reading...India orders phone makers to preload devices with state-owned cyber safety app – The Guardian
- India orders phone makers to preload devices with state-owned cyber safety app The Guardian
- Sanchar Saathi: India mandates state-owned cyber safety app on all smartphones BBC
- India demands installation of government app on all smartphones Financial Times
- Big Row Over Centre's Sanchar Saathi Directive To Phonemakers NDTV
- Sanchar Saathi App row: Can you delete it? Centre's big clarification after opposition's 'snooping' charg Times of India
Rebuilding Gaza
We compare and contrast Gaza’s destruction over the past two years with the ongoing Palestinian efforts to rebuild.
Macron: No ‘finalized’ peace plan on Ukraine – politico.eu
- Macron: No ‘finalized’ peace plan on Ukraine politico.eu
- Zelensky Turns to Europe After Talks With U.S. Officials The New York Times
- Zelensky says Ukraine territory 'most difficult' issue, as US envoy prepares to meet Putin BBC
- Zelenskyy says US peace plan ‘looks better’ with revisions but work continues AP News
- Zelenskyy sets out Ukraine’s red lines in press conference with Macron – as it happened The Guardian
Jamaica secures $6.7bn for hurricane recovery and reconstruction plan
Up to $3.6bn in government financing included, with major contributions from global financial institutions.
Mexican authorities kill one of country’s top fentanyl traffickers
Pedro Inzunza Coronel, alias ‘El Pichón’, was killed during an anti-drug operation by the Mexican navy in Sinaloa
Mexican authorities have killed one of the country’s top fentanyl traffickers, accused of importing tens of thousands of kilos of the drug into the US and wanted by the US authorities on narco-terrorism charges.
Pedro Inzunza Coronel, alias “El Pichón”, (The Pigeon) was killed on Sunday during an anti-drug operation by the Mexican navy in the north-western state of Sinaloa.
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