Will splits in Europe prevent a credible answer on Ukraine and defence?
Europe is scrambling to react effectively to the relentlessness and pace of change in Washington, writes Europe editor Katya Adler.
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Chancellor set to cut welfare spending by billions – BBC.com
Chancellor set to cut welfare spending by billions BBC.comReeves plans billions in benefits and other spending cuts The IndependentRachel Reeves to propose spending cuts to fix UK’s worsening public finances Financial T…
Cross-party group of MPs express ‘deep concern’ over cuts to UK’s aid budget
International development committee warns of the potential damage cuts may cause in letter to the PMA cross-party group of MPs has written to Keir Starmer expressing “deep concern” about cuts to the UK’s aid budget, as ministers brace for a potentially…
Give Edinburgh fringe the same status as Olympics, departing head urges
Shona McCarthy says public authorities have routinely ignored needs of world’s largest arts festivalThe Edinburgh festival fringe should be given the same status as major sporting events like the Olympics or the Commonwealth Games, its outgoing chief e…
UK defence secretary to fly to Washington to discuss Ukraine
John Healey to go through European peace proposals with his US counterpart Pete HegsethThe UK defence secretary, John Healey, will fly out to Washington on Wednesday for a two-day trip during which he will meet his counterpart, Pete Hegseth, after the …
YouTube will tighten gambling content rules, including prohibiting creators from verbally referring to gambling services not approved by Google, from March 19 (Emma Roth/The Verge)
Emma Roth / The Verge:
YouTube will tighten gambling content rules, including prohibiting creators from verbally referring to gambling services not approved by Google, from March 19 — It may also restrict online gambling content for…
Bans from pubs and social events could be alternative to prison, minister says
Sports ground exclusions and mandatory work for offenders in England and Wales ‘part of mix’ under sentencing reviewCriminals could be banned from pubs, sports grounds and social events under proposals being considered as alternatives to prison, a mini…
From Event to Insight: Unpacking a B2B Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scenario
Trend Micro™ Managed XDR assisted in an investigation of a B2B BEC attack that unveiled an entangled mesh weaved by the threat actor with the help of a compromised server, ensnaring three business partners in a scheme that spanned for days. This articl…
The Florida attorney general’s office is investigating Andrew and Tristan Tate
Florida’s attorney general says his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania.
White House installs Trump loyalist to lead independent agency in push to reduce foreign aid
Peter Marocco assigned as head of Inter-American Foundation after White House fires president and CEOThe White House has installed Peter Marocco as head of a small independent international development agency, part of a broader push by Donald Trump and…