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UK does not support Trump's Russia diesel deal, says Streeting

We're not going to set out a spending commitment without showing how we will pay for it."... If I were the chancellor to sit on your programme now and

'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal

Donald Trumppresident
We said, 'you can do whatever you want to Russia, don't hit the refineries', because that's a world problem that's caused,
Donald Trumppresident
He better damn well stop,

Riyadh airport attacks another dangerous moment in already tense conflict

Donald Trumppresident
We may. We’re going to look at it.”

Houthis warn airlines and passengers not to use Saudi Arabian airports after deadly Riyadh attack

Children among 139 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says

IOM's Djibouti mission chief Alexandre Coissac called the tragedy a "stark reminder" of the dangers migrants face while seeking a new life elsewhere

Alexandre CoissaciOM Chief of Mission in Djibouti
This is a devastating loss of life. Our thoughts are with the survivors and the families who have lost loved ones or remain without news of their relatives,... Our teams are on the ground alongside local authorities to provide emergency assistance. This tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by migrants along this migration corridor as they seek economic opportunities
This is a devastating loss of life,

PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote

I mean, these things are important now to put clearly on the record, and I believe, help voters in Germany and France understand that some of this politics is instigated via our enemies, namely Russia,
There is certainly misinformation, disinformation, that is emanating from Russia into German politics.”
We are focused on ensuring our citizens and our institutions are protected from foreign powers and their proxies seeking to threaten lives and undermine our democratic values.... We are
There is no reason to assume Britain would be an exception,
I've had the clear answer that, yes, there was."... I think we've been too much on the back foot on that actually and we haven't informed people sufficiently about the extent to which people are seeking to disrupt the political process from overseas,

Wildlife park remains closed after tiger attack

Police and the ambulance service were called to the park near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, at about 13:30 BST on Saturday after reports of a man climbing down into the enclosure from a walkway

The man’s family is aware and is being supported by specialist officers. Our thoughts are with them at this distressing time,
Karmelle Pelhamms
There was a big, black tarpaulin over the tiger enclosure."
I just know some man was obviously trying to bang on the fence to try and deter the tiger away, but it obviously wasn't doing anything,

Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia

US President Donald Trump is facing a growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia as the Iran war continues to impact global energy prices

The United States should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline while Russia continues to kill Ukrainian civilians. The Administration must immediately reverse course,
Donald Trumppresident
Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, Ranchers, and Truckers, is my Greatest Priority,

Poland detains man suspected of planning assassination of PM Tusk

The suspect was arrested in the Lower Silesia region and is a Polish national, Jacek Dobrzynski, a spokesman for the Special Services Coordinator told local media

In this case we are talking about a strong likelihood that these threats could actually be carried out,

Poland stabbings driven by online glorification of violence, Tusk says

Donald Tuskprime Minister
We are not dealing with any group organized on a big scale,
Donald Tuskprime Minister
In the past years and months, we have noted — globally and in Poland — a rise in the fascination with violence,
Donald Tuskprime Minister
These are very often spontaneous actions inspired by online activity,
Some of the people detained are active in the ultraright environment,

Homes and bridges swept away as fresh floods hit Nepal

Our hydrological station was swept away and we are not getting any data from that location."
Children's lives have been ripped apart in an instant yet again

Delhi sees more protests as freed 'cockroach' group's leaders vow to fight on

In a democracy, everyone has the right to protest and to say if we are not happy. "Peaceful protests have been there for ages. We are not living in pre-independent India. We request the government to let us protest."
Abhijeet Dipke VowscJP activists
What if all cockroaches come together?"

US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage

Members of the pool share their material — pictures and descriptions of the president's movements — with the wider media

Members of the television press pool have proudly boycotted covering White House events. Group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act,”

US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution

She is continuing to receive medical care at the prison

She is grateful to the first responders and her medical team for their care in these extraordinary circumstances,

Iran war threatens Healey's Budget plans, think tank warns

The Treasury declined to comment on "rumour and speculation"

Helen Millerdirector of the IFS
A 'steady-as-she-goes' Budget is not an option available to the chancellor,
John Healeynew chancellor
The consequences of conflict in the Middle East and Europe are hitting countries worldwide, leading to higher prices at the pumps and more expensive mortgages at home. "But Britain and our allies can face up to these challenges together."
Simply pencilling in implicit cuts that he has no intention of delivering would make the Budget a work of fiction,

AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president

The bosses of the US-based AI giants such as Anthropic, OpenAI and Google DeepMind have all backed the idea of an AI development slowdown, but Trump has pushed against this

Brad Smith (American lawyer)microsoft President
Right now, your washing machine is subject to more safety rules than AI. Every carton of milk that you see in the grocery store is subject to safety rules and inspection."
Brad Smith (American lawyer)microsoft President
We know how to do this for other products,
In Washington DC, people don't look at the UK and they don't look at London the way they look at Brussels — that's a strength,

Australian detained in Iraq for years on his way home

The 51-year-old was jailed on fraud charges in 2021 alongside a colleague amid a contract dispute between the consulting firm he worked for and the Central Bank of Iraq

I spoke to Mr Pether shortly before his departure from Baghdad and am pleased he is now free to move forward with his life,