UK: Sunak government looks at the childcare issue; study emphasizes staffing shortages in nurseries
Working-class families now face the largest childcare costs in England, the nation with the world's best quality childcare system. It's getting increasingly pricey for individuals in the UK.
Viktor Orban of Hungary praises the new chapter of relations with Sweden ahead of the vote on its NATO candidacy.
After nearly two years of delay, Budapest finally prepared to approve Stockholm's petition to join NATO on Friday, announcing that it had signed an agreement to buy four Saab and opened a new tab for JAS Gripen fighter jets from Sweden. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Hungary was the last member of the transatlantic military alliance to steadfastly resist Sweden's historic bid to join.
UK PM Rishi Sunak unveils biggest military spending increase in a generation
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hopes to increase the country's defense spending to £75 billion annually, or 2.5 percent of GDP, by the end of the decade. Stay tuned for additional information!
A few days before they were supposed to pay a $690,000 ransom, the Nigerian army on Sunday freed students and staff who had been kidnapped by gunmen from a school in the north of the nation.
Israeli drone attack kills one in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli military conducted a drone strike on the village of Ain Baal, which is located near Tyre in southern Lebanon. After many drones from Lebanon struck northern Israel and allegedly injured three Israelis, the attack resulted in at least one death and other injuries, according to medical officials cited.
Who is funding Israel's war of genocide against Gaza?
Israel's attack on Gaza has killed some 32,000 Palestinians, largely using Western weapons and technology. And those weapons continue to be used in spite of mounting resistance. Who, then, is giving Israel the means to commit genocide? Would there be any legal repercussions?
Columbia University cancels its main commencement event over Gaza demonstrations.
Protests against Israel's war on Gaza continue throughout the United States despite police crackdowns. The most recent action in New York City targeted the Met Gala.
The "Wonderful Tonight" guitar will be auctioned at Bonhams in London.
Are you a music lover? Are you a fan of guitars? If so, this is for you: Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight Guitar is up for auction. See the video for additional information.
Australia and the UK sign a deal to strengthen defense relations | English News
The defense ministers of Australia and the United Kingdom inked a new defense and security cooperation pact, stating that it was necessary to address "modern challenges" to preserve the global rules-based system.
United Airlines will be subject to more scrutiny from aviation watchdog
A spate of safety issues in recent weeks has prompted the US Federal Aviation Administration to step up its surveillance of United Airlines. However, this is terrible news for the US carrier because it may cause a number of its next projects to be delayed.
The court rejected the Australian attempt to ban social media content on X.
In a judicial struggle with worldwide repercussions, Elon Musk's social media platform X has been granted a reprieve in Australia. The Australian government has demanded that violent video footage from a stabbing attack in Sydney be removed. X initially obliged Australian viewers but refused to delete it globally, resulting in a free speech argument.
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