Keir Starmer says the UK will raise defence spending by £15bn over four years, funded by cuts to other government investment budgets. The plan would lift annual defence spending to nearly £80bn by 2029, though critics say it falls short of what the armed forces need.
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Keir Starmer said he will resign as Labour leader and remain prime minister until the party chooses a successor. He said nominations will open July 9 and pledged an orderly handover before Parliament returns in September if there is a contest.
President Trump is expected to announce $700 million in federal support for coal plants, new projects and a coal export terminal. The plan drew praise from the coal industry and sharp criticism from environmental groups.
The United States has deployed over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in its conflict with Iran, using them at a rate far exceeding annual procurement levels, with current production unable to meet wartime demand. Iran continues daily missile and drone attacks against Gulf neighbors and Israel, causing significant damage to military and energy infrastructure despite high interception rates by regional air defenses. The ongoing hostilities have led to casualties, economic losses, and disruptions to strategic locations like the Strait of Hormuz, posing challenges to regional stability and global energy markets.
In a recent address from Wyandotte, Michigan, Senator Elissa Slotkin criticized President Donald Trump's leadership, particularly highlighting concerns over his management of the economy and foreign affairs. Slotkin referenced a contentious meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky, suggesting that such actions could lead to economic challenges and contrasting Trump's approach unfavorably with that of former President Ronald Reagan during the Cold War. Additionally, Slotkin expressed caution over Trump's praise for the world's richest person leading the new Department of Government Efficiency, advocating for more responsible governance and reflecting broader Democratic concerns about the current administration's direction.
A new study has revealed that high school textbooks used in the United States largely ignore Latino history, with only 28 of the 222 important topics related to Latino history being covered well. This lack of coverage comes at a time when the U.S. Hispanic population is growing rapidly, and UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía is calling for a comprehensive review of textbooks to ensure that Latino history is properly represented. The study's authors are also recommending that states and school districts develop and implement standards for teaching Latino history.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will sign the "Washington Declaration," a new agreement to strengthen the U.S. commitment to defend South Korea against nuclear threats from North Korea. The agreement will include plans for U.S. nuclear-armed submarines to dock in South Korea for the first time in more than 40 years, as well as a greater role for South Korea in any response to a potential nuclear attack. The agreement is intended to signal Washington's commitment to deter North Korea from carrying out an attack on its neighbor.
American journalist Evan Gershkovich appeared in a Moscow court on April 18th to appeal his detention on espionage charges. Gershkovich, the first U.S. journalist to be detained in Russia since the Cold War, is facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted. U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan has expressed his hope that Gershkovich will be released soon, and the Wall Street Journal and the Committee to Protect Journalists have both called for his immediate release. Gershkovich’s appeal hearing is set to continue on April 20th.