UK to Raise Defense Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer Says 2 Days Before Trump Meeting
The U.K. currently spends 2.3% of gross domestic product on defense, and the government had previously set a 2.5% target, without setting a date.
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Iran rules out direct talks with US while Trump exerts ‘maximum pressure’
Iran’s foreign minister made the announcement after meeting his Russian counterpart.
German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund
Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future BundestagGermany’s outgoing parliament could be asked to sign off on a new defence fund in its final weeks as …
Feud between New York’s governor and her No. 2 boils over
A simmering feud between New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and her number two, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, has boiled over.
Musk’s DOGE team hit by resignation of 21 technology staffers
More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.”
Woman pleads guilty in plot to sell Elvis Presley’s Graceland home
A judge stopped the sale after Presley’s granddaughter, actress Riley Keough, sued.
Iran will not yield to U.S. ‘pressure and sanctions’ on nuclear dispute – Reuters
Iran will not yield to U.S. ‘pressure and sanctions’ on nuclear dispute ReutersIran rules out direct talks with US while Trump exerts ‘maximum pressure’ Al Jazeera EnglishRussia ready to help Iran despite US “maximum pressure”&nbs…
ISPs Brace For State-Level Price Regulation as New York’s $15 Broadband Law Sets Precedent
A New York law mandating low-cost broadband is inspiring similar legislation across multiple states, despite industry opposition. The law requires ISPs with over 20,000 customers to offer $15 plans with 25Mbps speeds or $20 plans with 200Mbps to income…
Trump signals sharp policy turn with Caine pick for Joint Chiefs head
The late Friday firing of Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Charles Q. Brown generated headlines over President Trump’s motives and policies, but Mr. Trump’s quickly named choice for a replacement may provide the clearest signal of what’s to come.