25 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: US security agreement ‘100% ready’ to be signed, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine president indicates progress after talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi, ahead of further discussions this weekend. What we know on day 1,433A US security agreement for Ukraine is “100% ready” to be signed, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said after two days of talks involving representatives from Ukraine, the US and Russia – indicating some progress was made. Further discussions are expected next weekend. Speaking to journalists in Vilnius during a visit to Lithuania on Sunday, Zelenskyy said Ukraine is waiting for its partners to set a time and place for the signing of the security guarantees document, after which it would go to the US Congress and Ukrainian parliament for ratification. “For us, security guarantees are first and foremost guarantees of security from the United States. The document is 100% ready, and we are waiting for our partners to confirm the date and place when we will sign it,” Zelensky said.Ukraine sought more air defence support from allies on ...

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42 h. ago Major M4 and other road closures in Wales today, Sunday, January 25

Drivers across Wales are being urged to plan ahead as a large number of roads remain fully closed for roadworks, bridge repairs, landslips and long-term infrastructure projects.

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50 h. ago Pentagon to cut support for allies including UK in new ‘America First’ plan that urges ‘do your part’

THE US is set to slash support for its allies including the UK as part of a new "America first" plan which urges Europe and Asia to step up. The 34-page National Defence Strategy document slams American partners across the globe for overreliance on Washington for defence across the last few decades. The plan calls...

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64 h. ago Pentagon tells US allies including UK they must handle their own defence in new America First strategy that says China no longer security priority

The 34-page National Defence Strategy document, the first since 2022, criticised partners from Europe and Asiafor relying on previous US administrations to subsidise their defence.

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6 d. ago Pentagon to scale back NATO involvement as Trump drives military pullback from Europe

The Pentagon is set to cut its participation in NATO advisory groups, with about 200 military personnel affected, according to reports

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7 d. ago Trump says ‘no comment’ when asked if he would use military force to take Greenland

President has increased pressure on Denmark and other US allies to support a deal that would lead to the US acquiring the island

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1 week ago Trump threatens tariffs on countries who oppose Greenland takeover

The UK is among European allies who have signalled support for Denmark and Greenland’s position that the region is not up for sale

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1 week ago Trump threatens tariffs for countries who oppose Greenland takeover

The UK is among European allies who have signalled support for Denmark and Greenland’s position that the region is not up for sale

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1 week ago The Jerome Powell investigation shows Trump’s need for limitless power | Austin Sarat

The inquiry into the Federal Reserve chair sends a message to anyone standing in Trump’s way – including the supreme courtNews that Donald Trump’s justice department has launched an investigation of Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, is the latest example of the president’s governing philosophy: do what I want, or I will crush you. The desire to make Powell’s life miserable is also a warning sign to anyone who thinks that they have an independent source of authority.What is happening to Powell is a test, not just for him and the Fed, but for any other person or institution that dares to stand up to the president.Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell professor of jurisprudence and political science at Amherst College, is the author or editor of more than 100 books, including Gruesome Spectacles: Botched Executions and America’s Death Penalty Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth over ‘legally baseless’ threats after senator’s warning to troops

Pentagon officials threatened to court martial Democratic senator and cut his retirement rank and pay

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2 w. ago Iran’s regime is facing its gravest existential threat: here’s why

After a disastrous 12-day war with Israel last year and diminished support from its allies, Iran’s leaders have resorted to brutal violence to crush a mass uprising which is only going to get more bloody, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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2 w. ago Iran’s regime is facing its gravest existential threat: here’s why – and what happens next

After a disastrous 12-day war with Israel last year and diminished support from its allies, Iran’s leaders have resorted to brutal violence to crush a mass uprising that is only going to get more bloody, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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2 w. ago Scots MP warns of Putin retaliation against UK over help in oil tanker seizure

Labour MP Graeme Downie says it was right to aid America in taking out the Marinera tanker, including by offering military planes use of a Scottish airport.

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2 w. ago Six years after George Floyd, we must stand against an ICE killing in Minneapolis | Austin Sarat

Barely a mile from Floyd’s murder, an officer killed Renee Nicole Good. We must peacefully say no to this violenceOn 25 May 2020, America witnessed a stunning act of police brutality when a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, murdered George Floyd. The killer, Derek Chauvin, apparently confident that he would be immune to accountability, did his deed in the open, with other officers standing by and in front of a crowd of onlookers.The video of Floyd’s murder shocked the nation.Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell professor of jurisprudence and political science at Amherst College, is the author or editor of more than 100 books, including Gruesome Spectacles: Botched Executions and America’s Death Penalty Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Reeves under pressure to extend tax relief to rest of hospitality sector

Restaurants and music venues among businesses urging chancellor to rethink rates rise plan after U-turn on pubs

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2 w. ago Trump is marching into 2026 with the worst cabinet in history | Austin Sarat

From RFK Jr to Pete Hegseth, the president’s top aides have been disastrous. We shouldn’t be surprisedAs 2024 ended and Donald Trump’s cabinet picks were rolled out, commentators scrambled to decide which one was the worst. Was it Matt Gaetz for attorney general? Or Pete Hegseth, for secretary of defense? Or maybe Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and Human Services?Soon after, the White House crowed that Trump had assembled “the greatest cabinet of all time”.Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell professor of jurisprudence and political science at Amherst College, is the author or editor of more than 100 books, including Gruesome Spectacles: Botched Executions and America’s Death Penalty Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Mark Kelly has retirement pay cut by Pentagon over ‘illegal orders video,’ Pete Hegseth announces

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the Arizona Democrat is ‘still accountable to military justice’

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3 w. ago Mark Kelly has his retirement pay cut by Pentagon over ‘illegal orders video,’ Pete Hegseth announces

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the Arizona Democrat is ‘still accountable to military justice’

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3 w. ago Travel disruption and freezing temperatures as snow and ice warnings hit UK

ScotRail announced cancellations in Scotland, which saw the worst of the warnings, while those in the rest of the UK are urged to plan ahead.

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