A $61 billion military aid package for Ukraine, approved by the US House of Representatives, could be signed into law by President Biden tomorrow, bringing urgently needed shells and rockets to the frontline within two weeks. The weapons could make the difference between defeat and survival for Ukraine, between enduring Continue Reading
TWO BRITISH MEN CHARGED WITH SPYING FOR CHINA
Two British men, Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash (who previously worked as a Parliamentary researcher), have been charged with spying for China under the Official Secrets Act. The Metropolitan Police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) have worked closely on the investigation, leading to the charges. Berry, 32, from Witney, Continue Reading
MUNYAO WINS LONDON MARATHON
Kenya’s Alexander Munyao and Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir won the men’s and women’s London Marathon 2024 on Sunday (21 April). In the men’s race, Alexander Mutiso Munyao of Kenya finished first in a time of 2 minutes and four seconds. Kenenisa Bekele, a legendary track star, was beaten by the Continue Reading
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPROVES $61B AID TO UKRAINE
The House of Representatives has approved billions of dollars in new US military aid for Ukraine to help combat Russia’s invasion. The $61bn package, which had vocal opponents in Congress, took a fragile bipartisan deal to get through. Republicans said more than a third would be dedicated to replenishing weapons Continue Reading
IRAN AND ISRAEL’S WAR – RECENT TIMELINE
Iran and Israel have been engaged in a shadow war since the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran, which has used opposing Israel as a key part of its ideology. Israel believes that Iran poses an existential threat, as evidenced by Tehran’s rhetoric, its build-up of proxy forces in the region, Continue Reading
STURGEON’S HUSBAND CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT
Peter Murrell, the husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been charged with embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party. Murrell was arrested on Thursday and questioned by Police Scotland detectives. He was previously arrested as a suspect on 5 April 2023 before being released without charge. The Continue Reading
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, championed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has passed by 383 votes to 67 in the House of Commons. Health Secretary Victoria Atkins defended the plans, stating that there is no liberty in addiction. The bill passed by 383 votes to 67, creating a “smoke-free generation” Continue Reading
U.C. ILL-EQUIPPED TO DEAL WITH LONG TERM SICKNESS
The Resolution Foundation warns that the benefits system, Universal Credit, is ill-equipped to deal with rising long-term sickness levels, as the number of people signed off without having to look for work hits 2.3 million. The think tank highlights the challenges facing the next government as Universal Credit begins a Continue Reading