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UK LABOUR PARTY ELECTS NEW DEPUTY LEADER –  Keir Starmer welcomed Lucy Powell’s election as ‘a proud defender of Labour values’  UK’s Labour Party has announced that Lucy Powell had won the members vote to become the party’s deputy leader, a victory for a candidate whom Prime Minister Keir Starmer sacked as a government minister last month. Powell defeated education minister Bridget Phillipson by a 54-46 margin on a low 17% turnout, and called on Starmer to stop courting voters tempted by opposing immigration policies and instead focus on bolstering lthe party’s support. Labour lost a seat in the Welsh…

EU PLEDGES LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE –  Leaders vow funding for Kyiv through 2027, climate targets also agreed  European leaders have pledged to fund Ukraine’s financial needs through 2026 and 2027 — but say details will be finalised in December. Speaking after the summit, European Council Chair Antonio Costa said leaders tasked the European Commission with presenting options to ensure Kyiv has the resources it needs to keep defending itself against Russia’s aggression. Costa said Moscow should “take note” that Europe’s commitment remains firm. Also at the summit, EU leaders agreed to move forward with setting a 2040 emissions target…

PAKISTAN BANS ISLAMIST PARTY- After fatal clashes ensued Pakistan banned an Islamist party for the second time, a week after five people died in clashes between its members and police. The Pakistan TLP party had also engaged in anti-Israel protest marches in opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Pakistan’s cabinet unanimously approved the ban, with the government saying in a statement that the TLP is involved in terrorist and violent activities. The group reportedly called the government’s ban vindictive and dictatorial, indicating the rebellious tendencies of the party.

TRUMP TERMINATES ALL TRADE TALKS WITH CANADA – Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and autos earlier this year FS U.S. President Donald Trump says all trade talks with Canada have been terminated — following what he called a fraudulent advertisement that featured the late President Ronald Reagan criticising tariffs. Trump, who imposed tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium, and autos earlier this year, announced the move on Truth Social, accusing Ottawa of “egregious behaviour.” Canada responded, with Prime Minister Mark Carney saying his government will not allow unfair U.S. access to its markets if talks fail. Both countries are…

EUROSTAR TO RUN DOUBLE-DECKER TRAINS FROM 2031- The rail operator announced it had signed a £1.7bn deal  Eurostar from 2031 is set to start running double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel to meet growing demand for international rail travel from the UK. The rail operator announced it had signed a £1.7bn deal for at least 30 – and up to 50 – new trains from the manufacturer Alstom. The double-deckers will start operating from 2031, with each able to carry more than 1,000 passengers. Eurostar said the Celestia trains, the first high-speed double-deckers to run on the UK mainland, would…

ZELENSKIY WELCOMES NEW RUSSIA SANCTIONS- Zelenskiy says ‘additional pressure’ is still needed on Moscow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Brussels today welcomed the new sanction packages by the U.S. and the EU and called for more pressure to force Russia to negotiate a ceasefire. Zelenskiy told reporters upon his arrival for a summit of EU leaders in Brussels that the American sanctions were a good signal to other countries in the world to join the sanctions. He also told reporters in Brussels that a ceasefire was possible between Ukraine and Russia but that more pressure would be needed on Moscow…

TRUMP CANCELS PLANNED MEETING WITH PUTIN – Says talks made no progress and timing was not right for the summit. U.S. President Donald Trump says he has cancelled a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.  He told reporters the decision followed stalled negotiations and said the timing “didn’t feel right.” The meeting was expected to address sanctions and global energy stability.  On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, in a bid to pressure Moscow to agree to an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. State-controlled Rosneft and privately held Lukoil are…

VICTIMS CALL FOR PHILLIPS TO STEP DOWN – Grooming gang inquiry chaos sparks demands for Labour MP resignation. Victims of grooming gangs have urged Labour MP Jess Phillips to resign amid chaos surrounding the ongoing inquiry. They criticised delays and alleged mismanagement by the review team, which has seen two senior advisers step down this week. Campaigners said the inquiry’s slow pace undermines public confidence in justice for victims. Phillips defended the process, insisting the review remains a priority despite staffing issues.  Opposition parties have also raised concerns over transparency and accountability.  Advocates continue to press for faster action and…

UK MEN JAILED FOR WAGNER ARSON ATTACK – Three Britons convicted for fire targeting Ukraine-linked warehouse in London. Six British men have been convicted for carrying out a Wagner Group–ordered arson attack on a warehouse in east London. The six men will be sentenced at London’s Old Bailey court on Thursday, October 23rd The site stored generators and Starlink equipment bound for Ukraine and was set ablaze in March 2024. Prosecutors said the men acted on instructions from Russian operatives linked to Wagner Group.  Ringleader Dylan Earl, 21, had pleaded guilty to aggravated arson over the 2024 blaze, which targeted…

UK HOSTS WESTERN BALKANS LEADERS – King Charles and PM Starmer host Balkan leaders ahead of London summit on EU alignment Britain’s King Charles, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper welcomed leaders from the Western Balkans to a reception at St James’s Palace in London on Tuesday. The gathering — attended by regional figures including Kosovo’s Albin Kurti and Bosnia’s Borjana Kristo — celebrated the deepening ties between the United Kingdom and the Western Balkans. The reception comes ahead of Wednesday’s summit, where leaders are expected to discuss closer alignment of the region with Europe. German Chancellor…