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STARMER PUSHES BACK ON CRITICISM OVER DEFENCE SPENDING – George Robertson that he was failing to adequately fund defence  Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday pushed back against criticism from former NATO chief, George Robertson that he was failing to adequately fund defence, leaving the country unsafe. Robertson, who helped draft a Strategic Defence Review commissioned by Starmer when Labour returned to power in 2024, later on Tuesday said in a lecture delivered in Salisbury, southern England, that Britain had become vulnerable to external threats. Asked about Robertson’s comments during Prime Minister’s Questions, Starmer said he did not agree with…

UK PLEDGES HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS FOR SUDAN – Germany, France, UK pledge hundreds of millions for Sudan at Berlin conference  Participants of the International Sudan Conference hosted by Germany have pledged more than 1.3 billion euros in humanitarian aid on Wednesday (April 15), according to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. The war in Sudan entered its fourth year on April 15, overshadowed by other regional and global turmoil, despite having created what the United Nations calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The war pits the Sudanese army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, against the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary…

LABOUR SET TO LOSE CONTROL IN WALES – Plaid Cymru poised to take Senedd as Reform surge hits England Labour is on course to lose control in Wales, according to a new poll suggesting a significant political shift ahead of upcoming elections. The survey indicates that Plaid Cymru could emerge as the largest party in the Senedd, capitalising on declining support for Labour after years of dominance.  Analysts say voter frustration over public services and economic pressures is driving the change, with many seeking alternatives to the status quo.  The findings also point to broader challenges for Sir Keir Starmer,…

MIGRANT HELD OVER ISRAEL EMBASSY PLOT UK – Kuwaiti small boat migrant detained over an alleged Israeli embassy attack with knives. A Kuwaiti man who arrived via a small boat crossing has been detained by UK police after an alleged plot targeting the Israeli Embassy, London. Officers say he was found carrying two knives and a handwritten “martyrdom note” at the time of his arrest.   Investigators are treating the case as a potential attempted attack, with early indications suggesting a claimed motive linked to the war in Palestine. Police say the suspect was stopped before reaching the embassy…

ATLETICO REACH CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMIS – The team survived Barca to reach their first Champions League semi-finals in nine years Atletico Madrid reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in nine years despite a 2-1 home defeat against Barcelona in a thrilling encounter, advancing 3-2 on aggregate after their 2-0 first-leg win at the Camp Nou. Barca struck twice in the first half to level the tie. Lamine Yamal capitalised on a Clement Lenglet error to open the scoring in the fourth minute, finishing neatly past goalkeeper Juan Musso after Ferran Torres set him up. Torres then made…

BRITONS TO GET FREE OR CHEAPER ELECTRICITY – Energy companies will do it during periods of excess supply like sunny weekends British households are about to get a high-voltage upgrade to their energy bills as the National Energy System Operator (NESO) officially expands its Demand Flexibility Scheme. Starting this week, a new “use-it-to-save-it” model—recently green-lit by regulator Ofgem—will reward customers with free or heavily discounted electricity during periods of excess supply.  The policy shift follows 2025, which officially went down as the UK’s sunniest year on record and a watershed moment for the rooftop revolution. With solar generation skyrocketing by…

NORTH KOREA NUCLEAR CAPACITY GROWS – IAEA warns of new enrichment activity and rapid developments North Korea has made what officials describe as “very serious” advances in its nuclear weapons programme, according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Director General Rafael Grossi said there are signs of increased activity at key facilities within the Yongbyon nuclear complex, including reactors and reprocessing units. He also indicated the likely addition of a new uranium enrichment facility, pointing to a rapid expansion in the country’s nuclear capabilities. However, Grossi said there is no evidence so far of Russian technology being…

CANADA, UK, AUSTRALIA AND JAPAN CALL FOR ‘URGENT END TO HOSTILITIES IN LEBANON’ –  Israeli offensive has and forced 1.2 million from their homes  Canada, the UK, Australia, Japan and six other countries condemned the killings of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon while calling for an ” urgent end to hostilities” in the country. “Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra Leone, Switzerland and the United Kingdom remain deeply concerned by the worsening humanitarian situation and displacement crisis in Lebanon,” the countries said in a joint statement without directly mentioning U.S. ally Israel or Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. The statement comes…

VENEZUELA’S RODRIGUEZ CALLS FOR US SANCTION REMOVAL – Licenses issued by Washington were not enough    Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Tuesday called again for the removal of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and said licenses issued by Washington were not enough to provide the long-term legal certainty needed for investment. Rodriguez met in Caracas with a U.S. government energy delegation led by U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy Kyle  Haustveit and U.S. Charge d’Affaires in Venezuela Laura Dogu. During the meeting, Rodriguez said Venezuela had urged President Donald Trump to lift all sanctions so investments in the country could develop…

JD VANCE SAYS US-IRAN MISTRUST CANNOT BE RESOLVED OVERNIGHT – Iranian negotiators wanted to make a deal U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday there was a lot of mistrust between Washington and Tehran that cannot be resolved overnight. He added that Iranian negotiators wanted to make a deal and that he felt “very good about where we are.” Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, after the collapse of weekend negotiations ​prompted Washington to impose a blockade on Iranian ports. A two-week ceasefire between…