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GLOBAL MILITARY SPENDING JUMPS 9% O £1.7TRN The rise in spending has also been driven by China as well as the NATO alliance Global defence spending on everything from ammunition to nuclear weapons has jumped 9% to a record £1.7trn from a year earlier and will rise again in 2024 as the world enters “a more dangerous period”, new analysis has found. Russia – locked in a war with Ukraine – allocates more than 30% of annual government expenditure to its armed forces, according to the assessment on the balance of global military power by the International Institute for Strategic…

US SENATE PASSES $95 BLN AID BILL FOR UKRAINE, ISRAEL AND TAIWAN The lawmakers approved the measure in a 70-29 vote The Democratic-led U.S. Senate passed a $95.34 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, amid growing doubts about the legislation’s fate in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. The lawmakers approved the measure in a 70-29 vote that exceeded the chamber’s 60-vote threshold for passage and sent the legislation on to the House. Twenty-two Republicans joined most Democrats to support the bill. The Senate vote occurred before sunrise, after eight hardline Republican opponents of Ukraine aid held an overnight…

LABOUR IN CHAOS BY WITHDRAWING SUPPORT FROM BY-ELECTION CANDIDATE Labour’s Azhar Ali unreservedly apologised to the Jewish community Opposition Labour Party has withdrawn support for its candidate to become a member of parliament in a special election after he was recorded espousing conspiracy theories about Israel. Labour announced today it had withdrawn support for Azhar Ali, its by-election candidate for Rochdale in northern England, after he suggested Israel had relaxed its security in run up to the attack by Hamas last year to provide grounds to invade Gaza. A spokesperson for Labour said that the party had withdrawn support for…

Tory peers have voiced concerns about a proposed conversion therapy bill, warning that it could lead to what they term a “thought crime.” The House of Lords deliberated a Private Member’s Bill presented by Liberal Democrat Baroness Burt of Solihull, aiming to make practicing or offering conversion therapy linked to sexual orientation and gender identity an offense in the UK. Baroness Burt explained her bill’s comprehensive nature, ensuring protection for all LGBT+ individuals without loopholes. She emphasized its focus on preventing coercion into behavior change, with law enforcement required to demonstrate both action and motivation in prosecution attempts. However, Conservative…

ARSENAL THRASH WEST HAM 6-0 – Declan Rice stars for Arsenal on his return to former side West Ham Declan Rice’s long-range goal capped a stunning demolition of his former side West Ham as Arsenal claimed a 6-0 win at the London Stadium to stay within two points of leaders Liverpool. The fixture was billed as a tough assignment for Mikel Arteta’s side following two defeats to West Ham earlier in the season but the hosts completely capitulated as four goals in 15 first-half minutes sent many fans streaming towards the exits early. William Saliba’s header from Rice’s corner set…

IVORY COAST WIN THE AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS – Ivory Coast beat Nigeria 2-1 in the AFCON final Hosts Ivory Coast completed one of Africa Cup of Nations’ most memorable comebacks to be crowned champions of Africa for a third time as Nigeria were beaten 2-1 in Abidjan. Nigeria captain and former Watford centre-back William Troost-Ekong headed the Super Eagles in front against the run of play at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium. Franck Kessie rose at the far post to meet Simon Adingra’s corner to deservedly level matters. Ivory Coast looked set for an early exit when they lost their…

FINNAIR WEIGHS PASSENGERS AMID FAT-SHAMING BACKLASH – Weighing passengers to collect data is standard operating procedure among airliners Passengers on Finnish airliner Finnair went through a new step in their flying experience. Starting February and going until April-May, Finnair will collect data on the average weight of customers and their carry-on baggage when departing from Helsinki Airport. The airliner will collect the data by weighing volunteering customers and their carry-on baggage at the departure gate. The company said weighing was voluntary and anonymous and that the data will only be used in aircraft balance calculations. Each aircraft has a set…

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Erik ten Hag has denied that Lisandro Martínez aggravated the knee problem that has ruled him out for at least two months by playing on against West Ham, with Manchester United’s manager saying it can be a “grey area” to make the correct decision regarding injuries. Martínez was hurt during the second half of Sunday’s 3-0 win at Old Trafford. After receiving treatment the defender re-entered the contest but broke down again almost straight away and was taken off. The 26-year-old has sustained medial collateral ligament damage to his right knee. Ten Hag was asked whether the problem might have been…

On Thursday, the Home Office revealed plans to introduce amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill in England and Wales. These proposed changes include the prohibition of climbing on war memorials and the possession of pyrotechnics like flares and fireworks during protests. The department emphasized that protesters will no longer escape consequences for “disruptive” offenses, such as blocking public highways. Furthermore, law enforcement will be equipped with the authority to arrest demonstrators who mask their faces in an attempt to evade prosecution. This initiative grants police new powers to apprehend individuals involved in “disruptive” and “dangerous” disorder, potentially leading to offenders…