UK to expand submarine fleet as defence review calls for 'warfighting readiness' – Reuters

UK to expand submarine fleet as defence review calls for ‘warfighting readiness’  Reuters UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines  BBC Britain to build billion-pound weapons works as Starmer calls for war readiness  Reuters The UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defense spending  AP News UK announces billions in fresh defense…

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US calls for Asia allies to boost defenses in face of China’s ‘imminent’ threat, Hegseth tells top defense forum – CNN

US calls for Asia allies to boost defenses in face of China’s ‘imminent’ threat, Hegseth tells top defense forum  CNN Hegseth Warns of ‘Devastating Consequences’ Should China Seek to ‘Conquer’ Taiwan  WSJ China accuses Pete Hegseth of sowing division in Asia in speech ‘filled with provocations’  The Guardian Hegseth says the U.S. will reposition military amid threat from…

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Patti LuPone apologizes after Broadway community’s open letter calls out her comments on Kecia Lewis, Audra McDonald

Patti LuPone apologizes after Broadway community’s open letter calls out her comments on Kecia Lewis, Audra McDonald

Patti LuPone has issued an apology after hundreds of Broadway performers spoke out against the three-time Tony Awards winner over what they say is a pattern of “inappropriate and unacceptable public comments,” specifically against Broadway star Kecia Lewis, in an open letter. “For as long as I have worked in the theatre, I have spoken my…

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Pete Hegseth calls on Asia to boost military spending in face of ‘imminent’ threat from China – The Guardian

Pete Hegseth calls on Asia to boost military spending in face of ‘imminent’ threat from China  The Guardian Pentagon chief says ready to ‘fight and win’ against China, urges Asian allies to boost defense spending  CNBC Hegseth Pledges U.S. Support to Taiwan in Case of Chinese Aggression  WSJ Hegseth Warns on China Threat, Pushes Allies on Defense Spending  Bloomberg.com…

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World Food Programme director calls food situation in Gaza ‘a catastrophe’ – Politico

World Food Programme director calls food situation in Gaza ‘a catastrophe’  Politico Sweeping overhaul of Gaza aid raises questions of morality and workability  The Washington Post It Should Not Be Controversial to Plead for Gaza’s Children  The Atlantic Israel has authorized a ‘teaspoon’ of aid for Gaza, U.N. chief says  NBC News Aid trucks going into Gaza are a…

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Trump admin live updates: Trump calls Putin a 'nice gentleman' after diplomatic call – ABC News

Trump admin live updates: Trump calls Putin a ‘nice gentleman’ after diplomatic call  ABC News Peace in Ukraine looks further away after Trump’s call with Putin  CNN Russia, Ukraine to Negotiate End to War, Trump Says  Bloomberg.com Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to immediate ceasefire talks, Kremlin offers no timeframe  Reuters Putin’s Still In Charge  The Atlantic Source link

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Gaza: Israel allows aid in after 11-week blockade but UN calls it 'drop in ocean' – BBC

Gaza: Israel allows aid in after 11-week blockade but UN calls it ‘drop in ocean’  BBC Israel Wavers as Far Right and Military Disagree on Gaza Strategy  The New York Times Netanyahu vows to ‘take control’ of Gaza as UK, France and Canada threaten action against Israel  The Guardian UK, France and Canada threaten ‘concrete actions’ against Israel,…

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Trump hopes for ceasefire progress in Russia-Ukraine war in Monday calls with Putin and Zelenskyy – AP News

Trump hopes for ceasefire progress in Russia-Ukraine war in Monday calls with Putin and Zelenskyy  AP News Having Trump’s ear is the new frontline in the Russia-Ukraine war  CNN Putin Heads Into Trump Call Confident That Russia Has Upper Hand  Bloomberg.com Trump to hold separate calls with Putin, Zelenskyy in Ukraine war truce bid  Al Jazeera Trump to ask…

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