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PANAMA AND US HOLD JOINT MILITARY EXERCISES –  The training exercises focused on helicopter evacuation procedures and survival skills Panamanian and U.S. forces conducted joint military exercises in Colón province as part of ongoing bilateral security cooperation efforts. The training exercises focused on helicopter evacuation procedures and survival skills, with soldiers practising rescue operations and humanitarian assistance simulations. The exercises aim to enhance regional security cooperation, improve interoperability between both nations’ forces, and strengthen preparedness for natural emergencies and transnational threats. The drills involve air, land, and maritime operations as part of the annual Panamax Alpha 2025 exercise, according to…

U.S. TO COORDINATE UKRAINE SECURITY GUARANTEES-The White House says air support is also being considered  The White House said on Tuesday (August 19) that the United States can assist in the coordination of security guarantees for Ukraine and that President Donald Trump has directed his national security team to work with Europe. “The President has definitively stated US boots will not be on the ground in Ukraine, but we can certainly help in the coordination and perhaps provide other means of security guarantees to our European allies,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Earlier on Tuesday, Trump ruled out…

UN CHIEF APPLAUDS TRUMP’S MEETING WITH ZELENSKIY-  Dujarric says  an inclusive dialogue is needed  United Nations spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that the U.N. chief “very much welcomes” the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Washington on Monday (August 18). Dujarric said, “It’s very important that all involved continue to stay actively engaged.” He further added that, “What we want to see is an inclusive dialogue to sustain the important momentum that was created to bring an immediate ceasefire and sustainable peace in Ukraine.”

EPPING MIGRANTS COULD BE MOVED TO ANOTHER HOTEL – The Security Minister was unable to say what alternative accommodation would be used Migrants at the asylum hotel in Epping could be moved to a different hotel when it closes next month, a minister has admitted. Dan Jarvis was repeatedly unable to say what alternative accommodation would be used for the Channel migrants currently staying at the Bell Hotel in the Essex town. On Monday, council leaders won a temporary injunction, which means all asylum seekers must now leave the hotel by Sept 12. The High Court sided with Epping Forest…

SOCIAL MEDIA STILL FLOODING TEENS WITH SUICIDE CONTENT – This is despite new online safety laws There are alarming revelations about what teenagers are still being exposed to online.  A new investigation has found that social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are continuing to bombard young users with content linked to depression, self-harm, and even suicide—despite new online safety laws meant to protect children. The Molly Rose Foundation, a charity set up in memory of 14-year-old Molly Russell, opened dummy accounts posing as a 15-year-old girl.  Within hours of interacting with posts on suicide and depression, the account was…

UK FARES ON TRACK TO SOAR – Rail campaigners warn of 5.6% ticket hike in 2026 Train passengers in England could soon be facing yet another blow to their wallets, with fares potentially rising by as much as 5.6% next year — a move campaigners say risks pricing people off the railways altogether. The annual increase in regulated rail fares — which cover nearly half of all journeys, including commuter season tickets, off-peak returns on long-distance routes, and flexible urban rail tickets — is tied to July’s inflation reading.  Economists expect the retail prices index (RPI) for July to sit…

MILLIONS TO FACE ROAD AND RAIL CHAOS – Over August Bank Holiday  Millions face road and rail chaos over the forthcoming August bank holiday, amid warnings of traffic tailbacks and a rail strike. Drivers are being warned of long delays on major routes, with 17.6 million trips by car expected to be made over the long weekend. Meanwhile, CrossCountry, the long-distance train operator, urged passengers not to travel at all on Saturday because of an RMT strike over the scanning of electronic tickets. The RAC, which issued an alert about road congestion on Tuesday, urged drivers to set off as…

ZELENSKIY PRAISES TALKS ON US SECURITY GUARANTEES – Ukraine leader says U.S. signals readiness to back Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was appreciative of U.S. support for security guarantees after he met with President Donald Trump and European leaders at the White House. Trump told Zelenskiy that the U.S. would help guarantee Ukraine’s security in any deal to end Russia’s war there, though the extent of any assistance was not immediately clear. Zelenskiy said in a post on social media that “We appreciate the important signal from the United States regarding its readiness to support and be part…

WASHINGTON SUMMIT AIMS TO ADVANCE PEACE PROCESS – Leaders pledge security guarantees as peace talks with Russia advance U.S. President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders at the White House on Monday, pledging to advance the Russia-Ukraine peace process. Trump described the talks as “a very good step,” saying security guarantees for Ukraine will be coordinated between Europe and the United States. The U.S. president also said he had spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin to prepare a face-to-face meeting with Zelensky, which he hopes will lead to trilateral talks involving himself. European leaders, including…

£400M ‘SQUANDERED’ ON LEGAL SERVICES BY SNP – SNP accused of having ‘breathtaking contempt for taxpayers’ money’ More than £400m of taxpayers’ money has been “squandered” on legal services by Scotland’s public sector, it has been alleged, after it emerged that SNP ministers are facing two more lawsuits. Figures provided by 168 public sector organisations in Scotland disclosed that £272m has been spent on internal legal services departments in the last three years. A further £134m has been spent on contracted external legal services, according to the figures, which were released under a freedom of information request. The Scottish Government…