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The UK government has announced a defence investment plan that adds £15 billion to its defence budget, reaching £270 billion over four years. The plan focuses on new nuclear weapons, combat aircraft, and more uncrewed military technology, but some say the funding is still less than what is needed.
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The UK will increase defence spending from £54 billion a year in 2024 to £80 billion by 2029, a 27% rise.
Total defence spending over the next four years will be £270 billion.
This spending equals about 2.7% of the UK's economic output (GDP) by 2030, below NATO's 3% target.
£63 billion is set aside for the UK’s nuclear weapons and related systems.
£11 billion will replace weapons sent to Ukraine, such as anti-tank and artillery systems.
£8 billion will go to a new fighter jet project with Italy and Japan, including drones to work alongside pilots.
£790 million will improve air and missile defences with new radars and counter-drone systems.
The plan shifts military focus from expensive large weapons to smaller, cheaper uncrewed systems.
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Colorado’s Democratic primary elections will show if voters prefer younger, more progressive candidates or long-time officeholders. The contests include battles between established politicians and younger challengers identified as progressive or democratic socialists.
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Colorado Democrats hold primary elections on Tuesday.
In the 1st Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette faces a 29-year-old democratic socialist challenger, Melat Kiros.
Sen. John Hickenlooper is challenged by state Sen. Julie Gonzales, who calls herself an "insurgent progressive."
The race in Colorado’s swing district is important for control of the U.S. House.
These contests reflect a wider debate in the Democratic Party about experience versus new progressive leadership.
President Donald Trump is currently serving his second term in office.
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A new study by the Mortgage Bankers Association warns that the U.S. could have too many homes in less than 10 years if construction continues at a high rate while demand slows. Factors like an aging population, lower birth rates, and less immigration may reduce the need for new homes, possibly causing prices to fall.
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The U.S. currently faces a housing shortage estimated between 1.5 and 10 million homes, depending on the source.
Some regions, such as the Northeast and Midwest, still experience housing shortages, while others, like the South and West, have plenty of homes available.
States like Florida and Texas built many new homes following population increases during the pandemic.
Vacancy rates have risen, rent growth has slowed, and the number of homes for sale has increased, especially in Sun Belt markets.
Population changes—including aging Baby Boomers, lower fertility rates, smaller young adult groups, and reduced immigration—are expected to slow household formation.
If homebuilding stays high, the supply of homes could grow faster than demand by 2035.
More homes for sale could lower prices, making it easier for buyers to afford homes.
Homeowners might see the value of their homes drop, reducing the equity they gained in recent years.
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The US Supreme Court ruled that babies born in the United States have a constitutional right to citizenship, including those born to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily. The court’s 6-3 decision rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship through an executive order.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the 14th Amendment grants citizenship to anyone born in the US.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that citizenship is "the right to have rights" and applies to all born on American soil.
President Trump wanted to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and some temporary visitors.
The 14th Amendment has guaranteed birthright citizenship since 1868.
Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, and Samuel Alito dissented, arguing the decision was a mistake.
President Trump said the ruling was "too bad" and plans to continue trying to end birthright citizenship through Congress.
Civil rights groups welcomed the ruling as a confirmation of long-standing legal rights.
White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller criticized the decision, saying it threatens US national identity.
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Tim Hull, a 56-year-old man with a rare neurological condition, died after spending seven months confined to a bed that was too small for him while waiting for necessary NHS equipment like a hoist. An inquest found he died from infections caused by being bedbound, and highlighted issues with gaps in care for complex patients.
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Tim Hull was 6ft 10in tall and lived in Worcester.
He had Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, causing muscle weakness and spasms.
Hull needed a larger bed and a ceiling hoist to help him move but faced long waits for this equipment.
He stopped taking life-saving kidney transplant medication due to distress over poor care and pain.
Hull spent two years in a standard hospital bed that caused severe discomfort.
NHS staff took action only after the BBC reported his case, arranging a hoist and bed extension.
Hull died from bronchopneumonia and a urinary tract infection linked to being bedbound.
The inquest said complex patients risk falling through gaps between different health and social care services.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito disagreed with the court's decision to keep birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented migrants. While he argues that citizenship should be limited, he also said these children should not be blamed for their parents and many should be allowed to stay in the country.
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The Supreme Court recently upheld birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment for children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporarily present immigrants.
Justice Samuel Alito, along with Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, dissented from this decision.
Alito believes the Citizenship Clause is interpreted too broadly and should apply only to children who owe allegiance solely to the U.S. at birth.
He expressed concern about "birth tourism," where women come to the U.S. to give birth to secure citizenship for their children.
Alito acknowledged many children have been born in the U.S. to undocumented parents and said they should not be punished for their parents’ immigration status.
He blamed decades of immigration policies and lax enforcement for encouraging unlawful migration and increasing the population of U.S.-born children with undocumented parents.
Alito said some of these children have a strong moral claim to stay in the U.S., as it is the only home they have known.
A law professor disagreed with Alito’s reading of the Fourteenth Amendment, saying his view might undermine protections against returning to a discriminatory caste system.
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The US Supreme Court has upheld laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prevent transgender women and girls from joining female sports teams at public schools. The court ruled that these laws do not break federal rules against discrimination or the Constitution’s promise of equal protection.
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The court upheld state laws that classify sports teams based on “biological sex,” banning transgender females from female teams.
The ruling was unanimous (9-0) that these laws do not violate Title IX, a federal law banning sex discrimination in education.
The court was split 6-3 on whether the laws violate the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion supporting the states’ right to restrict female sports to biological females.
Over two dozen Republican-led states have similar bans that may now be supported by this decision.
This ruling follows other court decisions limiting transgender rights under the current conservative Supreme Court.
President Donald Trump praised the ruling and has issued several orders limiting transgender rights since returning to office in 2025.
The decision affects sports teams at all levels in public schools and universities in the affected states.
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The Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship, meaning that anyone born in the United States is automatically a citizen. The Court rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order that tried to block this rule.
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The ruling focused on the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to people born in the U.S.
The principle is known as jus soli, or “right of the soil.”
The Court’s decision was made by a majority of justices.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the three liberal justices in the majority.
The ruling struck down an executive order from January by President Donald Trump.
The executive order tried to prevent people born in the U.S. from receiving automatic citizenship.
The decision supports the longstanding interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
This ruling affects immigration and citizenship policies.
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President Donald Trump said the Supreme Court ruled against his plan to limit birthright citizenship. He asked Congress to pass a law to change the policy instead.
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The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means a person born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen.
President Trump called the court’s decision “too bad” for the country.
He encouraged Congress to create a law to end or change birthright citizenship.
President Trump said he would support such legislation as president.
The issue concerns children born in the U.S. to parents who are not citizens.
Changing birthright citizenship would require a new law passed by Congress.
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A roof collapsed at a private tuition center near Lahore, Pakistan, killing 14 children. Emergency services rescued several children, most between seven and eleven years old, and authorities have started an investigation.
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The roof collapse happened in the Kahna suburb near Lahore.
Fourteen children died in the accident.
Most victims were between seven and eleven years old.
Five people were injured in the incident.
Rescue services responded within an hour after the call.
Two people were taken into custody as part of the investigation.
The incident occurred at a private tuition center.
Emergency service Rescue 1122 handled the rescue operation.
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A toddler was rescued alive after being trapped under rubble for six days following earthquakes in Caracas, Venezuela. The rescue team from Jordan used special thermal cameras to find the child. The earthquakes have caused over 1,700 deaths and left many people missing.
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The rescue happened in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.
Two earthquakes hit Venezuela one after the other.
More than 1,700 people have died due to the earthquakes.
Tens of thousands of people are still missing.
A rescue team from Jordan took part in the operation.
They used thermal imaging, a technology that detects heat, to locate the toddler.
The toddler survived being trapped under the rubble for six days.
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A parliamentary inquiry in Australia found that certain third-party groups, including members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and the right-wing group Advance, caused problems at the 2025 federal election. The inquiry recommends new laws and a code of conduct to make voting safer and fairer.
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The inquiry’s chair said Australia’s democracy was "under assault" during the 2025 federal election.
Reports showed antisocial and intimidating behavior linked to third-party groups like Plymouth Brethren and Advance.
The church said some members were involved but denied any official coordination by the church.
The committee wants a code of conduct to control behavior and signage near polling places.
It also suggested reviewing laws to better regulate third parties involved in elections.
The committee plans to require witnesses from the church and Advance to give testimony.
Some politicians criticized the inquiry as politically motivated, while others emphasize protecting fair voting.
The church expressed willingness to appear before the committee to clarify its role.
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A fishing charter boat sank quickly off the coast of Vancouver, Canada, leading to six people believed to have drowned. Rescue teams, including police and a passing yacht crew, searched for survivors in cold, dangerous waters; two people remain in critical condition.
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The fishing charter boat was carrying 10 people when it sank near Vancouver.
The boat sank suddenly around midday on Sunday, with no distress call made.
None of the passengers were wearing lifejackets.
Two survivors are in critical condition, two others have been discharged from hospital.
A passing yacht crew helped rescue some passengers after spotting people in the water.
Cold water and strong currents made survival difficult and shortened the time survivors could stay alive.
The RCMP is investigating the cause of the sinking, including possible collision or criminal activity.
Search teams used underwater units and air force planes to scan the area for hours.
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Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased on Monday after attacks involving the United States and Iran over the weekend. According to maritime tracking, more ships passed through this important water route, which is vital for global energy supplies.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for shipping, especially oil and gas transport.
Over the weekend, the U.S. and Iran carried out strikes against each other.
On Saturday, 39 ships passed through the strait; on Sunday, 24 ships did; and on Monday, 40 ships transited.
The number of ships moving through the strait shows recovery after the weekend’s conflict.
The situation affects global energy markets because the strait is a major shipping route for oil.
Maritime tracking firm Kpler provided the data on ship movements.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran can impact international shipping and energy security.
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Congressman Tom Kean Jr. from New Jersey returned to the House after being away for 142 days due to a hospital stay for depression. He explained that depression is a serious illness affecting both body and mind and shared that his doctors recommended a long hospital stay for recovery.
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Tom Kean Jr. is a Republican congressman from New Jersey.
He was absent from Congress for 142 days without explanation until now.
He was hospitalized and diagnosed with depression during this time.
Kean said depression affects physical and emotional health and is more serious than just feeling sad.
His doctors advised staying in the hospital for the fastest recovery.
Kean is running for a third term in a district that often changes between Republican and Democrat control.
He previously gave only vague answers about his absence, calling it a personal medical issue.
Republicans want him to be open about the reason for his leave, as this district is important for the upcoming midterm elections.
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Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. returned to the U.S. House after nearly four months away due to depression. He explained on the House floor that he was hospitalized for treatment, which took longer than expected, and he is now healthier and ready to work again.
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Tom Kean Jr., a Republican from New Jersey, was absent from Congress for almost four months.
He left to receive hospital treatment after being diagnosed with depression.
Kean did not initially expect a long hospital stay and kept details about his illness private.
His absence made it harder for Republicans to control the House of Representatives.
Kean had last voted on March 5 and his office only cited a “personal health matter” during his absence.
He was criticized for trading stocks while away from Congress.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Kean’s health issue was not scandalous but suggested more transparency would have been better.
Senator John Fetterman also sought treatment for depression in 2023, and his office informed the public promptly.
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David Lammy, the UK justice secretary, is asking the US government for a full explanation about a case where a US pilot strangled a woman in the UK but was tried only by the US military. The pilot was convicted by a US court martial but did not face trial in British courts, raising concerns about how such crimes are handled on UK soil.
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A US air force pilot strangled Sarah Steele, an academic, at his home in Cambridge, UK.
Cambridgeshire police handed the investigation over to the US military, which prosecuted the pilot at a US base in the UK.
The pilot, Captain Jacob Wulfson, was convicted of strangling but acquitted of sexual assault by a US military court with an all-male jury.
He received a six-month sentence at a US military corrections facility and was dismissed from the air force.
British officials are reviewing the case and discussing it with the US government to understand what happened fully.
The case highlights an agreement allowing US military courts to try some crimes committed by US personnel in the UK, even if off duty.
More than 12,000 US military personnel are stationed on at least 15 bases in the UK.
Some UK politicians argue these crimes should be investigated and tried in UK courts to ensure justice for victims.
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The article reviews the film "Citizen Vigilante," starring Armie Hammer as an American ex-soldier in Croatia who uses violence against migrants and others he blames for crime. The review criticizes the movie for poor acting, low production quality, and promoting controversial themes about migrants and the judiciary.
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Armie Hammer stars as Sanders, a man fighting migrants and officials in Croatia.
The film is written, produced, and directed by Uwe Boll, known for low-budget movies.
Hammer’s character uses weapons and violence against migrants, police, and judges.
The movie has been promoted online by Elon Musk.
The film tries to imitate older vigilante movies but lacks their quality and depth.
The review highlights Hammer’s past legal issues, noting charges were dropped.
The movie is seen as politically controversial, focusing on migrant-related crime claims in Europe.
The reviewer suggests the film is incoherent and badly acted.
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Data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) are causing a big increase in the world's electricity use. Countries that build the right energy infrastructure fast will have an advantage in the growing AI-based economy.
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Data centers use a lot of electricity to store and process information.
AI technology needs powerful computers that consume significant energy.
Global electricity demand is rising because of more data centers and AI use.
Building energy infrastructure means setting up the systems that produce and deliver electricity.
Countries that develop these systems quickly can benefit more from AI economic opportunities.
The growth in AI is creating new needs for energy worldwide.
Energy planning is key for supporting AI and data center expansion.
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reported earning £270,000 for promoting gold bullion through a company called Direct Bullion. Farage declared this as part-time work while also receiving payments for presenting on GB News and previously registering earnings from other activities.
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Nigel Farage earned £270,000 for promoting gold bullion with Direct Bullion.
This payment covered about four hours of work per month over three months.
Farage previously earned £91,200 and £135,000 from the same company in earlier years.
He also declared roughly £18,400 for presenting on the TV channel GB News.
Farage received a £5 million gift from billionaire cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne, which he did not declare as required by parliamentary rules.
The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is investigating whether Farage followed the rules regarding the undeclared gift.
He earned over £80,000 from making personalised video messages for people on the Cameo website but has paused this service since March, citing security concerns.
MPs like Farage can have second jobs but must report any income over £300 a year and cannot give paid advice linked to Parliament.
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