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The Papers: 'Key worker' and 'Nazi' slur

The Papers: 'Key worker' and 'Nazi' slur

Summary

Newspapers on Saturday reported on Donald Trump giving Elon Musk a ceremonial key as Musk left his government role. UK Defence Secretary John Healey plans to spend more on defence, increasing the budget to 3% of GDP by 2034. The Independent highlighted concerns over hunger in Gaza due to Israel's aid blockade.

Key Facts

  • Donald Trump gave Elon Musk a ceremonial key on Musk's last day at the Department of Government Efficiency.
  • The UK plans to increase defence spending to 3% of its GDP by 2034.
  • A UN report says the aid blockade by Israel puts all people in Gaza at risk of famine.
  • Mizuno and Asics are stopping the use of kangaroo leather in their football boots.
  • There are new motorcycle combat units in Ukraine that try to evade Russian drones.
  • Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to dismiss his attorney general after a controversial comparison to Nazis.
  • Taylor Swift has regained ownership of master recordings for her first six albums.

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