PENTAGON ANNOUNCES WITHDRAWAL OF 5,000 TROOPS FROM GERMANY

Sat 02 May 2026: The US defense chief has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany, a Pentagon spokesman said Friday. “This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground. “We expect the withdrawal to be completed […]

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UK’S ‘TERRORISM’ LAWS RISK OVERREACH, WATCHDOG WARNS

Thu 30 April 2026: UK watchdog warns against overreach in targeting activist groups under ‘counterterrorism’ laws. The British government risks stretching “counterterrorism” laws beyond their original ⁠purpose by using such powers against activist groups, a United Kingdom “terrorism” watchdog has said. In his annual report examining the use of Britain’s “terrorism” legislation during 2024, independent […]

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THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN IN BELGIUM HAVE IMPRISONED PARENTS, REMAIN ‘INVISIBLE’

Wed 29 April 2026: An estimated 17,000 children in Belgium are growing up with one or both parents in prison, but they remain “invisible” due to a lack of registration, the Belga News Agency reported Tuesday. The figure includes about 9,000 children in Flanders, the self-governing Dutch-speaking region in the north. The lack of comprehensive […]

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DONALD TRUMP TO FEATURE ON LIMITED-EDITION US PASSPORTS FOR 250TH ANNIVERSARY

Wed 29 April 2026: The passports are part of broader plans to celebrate the milestone anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. United States President Donald Trump will feature on a new, limited-edition US passport being issued to mark the country’s 250th anniversary in July, officials said, the latest area of public life to […]

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WHY IS MUSK TAKING OPENAI CEO SAM ALTMAN TO COURT?

Mon 27 April 2026: Starting this Monday in California, a high-profile legal battle will commence, serving as the climax of a long-standing and contentious rivalry between two prominent Silicon Valley figures. Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman, alleging that he violated the initial agreement for their co-founded non-profit, OpenAI, by transforming it into a for-profit business. Musk accuses Altman, OpenAI, its president Greg […]

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UK CANCER CASES REACH RECORD 400,000 A YEAR, REPORT WARNS

Mon 27 April 2026: Aging population, obesity and screening gaps drive rise as experts urge stronger action More than 400,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year in the UK, a record high that underscores growing pressure on the country’s health system, according to a new report. Cancer remains Britain’s biggest killer, causing about one in […]

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HALF OF BRITONS SAY STARMER SHOULD STEP DOWN AS PREMIER: POLL

Sun 26 April 2026: Ipsos survey shows declining confidence in Labour leadership and doubts over election prospects amid ongoing political scandal Half of Britons believe Prime Minister Keir Starmer should step down, according to an Ipsos UK Political Pulse survey released on Sunday, which also found widespread doubt about Labour’s chances at the next general […]

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WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT COLE ALLEN, ALLEGED WH CORRESPONDENTS’ DINNER SHOOTER

Sun 26 April 2026: Suspect arrested as the US president evacuated from the stage after firing at the White House correspondents’ dinner. Police in the United States have arrested a suspected gunman who stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner, attended by US President Donald Trump, at a hotel in Washington, […]

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UK ASSISTED DYING BILL FAILS AFTER DELAYS BUT ADVOCATES VOW TO TRY AGAIN

Sat 25 April 2026: Supporters of bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people say they will try again to pass legislation. A UK bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales will not become law after efforts by unelected lawmakers to stall its passage through Parliament. Time ran out for the Terminally Ill Adults […]

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