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Europe’s defense and politics dominate amid war and policy shifts

UK government borrowing falls by £20 billion, but outlook weakens over Iran war

UK borrowing has improved by £20 billion, but analysts say that relief may not last. They warn the impact of the Iran war has yet to feed through, leaving the public finances on shakier ground ahead.

Russian Oil Supplies to Slovakia Resume Through Druzhba Pipeline

Bratislava says Slovakia started receiving crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline early Thursday, ending a three-month halt.

Prince Harry makes surprise overnight train trip from Poland to Ukraine

Prince Harry arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced overnight train from Poland for a visit focused on Ukraine’s war effort. He is set to address the Kyiv Security Conference, support the Invictus Games Foundation, and visit The Halo Trust’s de-mining work, while urging world leaders not to become numb to the conflict.

Italy Faces Pressure to Cancel Kanye West Concert After Several European Dates Are Scrapped

Kanye West’s 2026 European tour has already lost dates in the UK, France, Poland and Switzerland over his past antisemitic remarks. Now his planned concert in Italy is facing mounting pressure from trade unions and politicians to be canceled as well.

Three Republican senators back Sanders amendment to cap U.S. drug prices at European and Canadian levels

Three Republican senators supported a Bernie Sanders amendment that would require Americans to pay no more for prescription drugs than people in Europe or Canada. Among them were Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Dan Sullivan of Alaska, two of the chamber’s most vulnerable Republicans.

Met Police chief backs Morrisons manager sacked after confronting shoplifter

Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has backed Sean Egan, the former Morrisons manager who was dismissed after physically confronting a shoplifter at a store near Walsall. Rowley said he sympathised with Egan and would support members of the public who believe they can safely help tackle crime. Morrisons said it has clear procedures for shoplifting incidents and will not ask staff to put themselves at risk.

Autopsy Says Celeste Rivas Hernandez Died of Multiple Penetrating Injuries

An autopsy found that Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from multiple penetrating injuries to the torso. Her body was found last summer in the trunk of singer D4vd’s car.

Netherlands approves $200 million purchase of 530 Hellfire missiles

The U.S. State Department has approved a $200 million foreign military sale to the Dutch government for 530 AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles, along with technical assistance. Lockheed Martin in Orlando is the principal contractor. It is a larger package than the 386 missiles approved in a $150 million deal two years ago.

Brian McDermott to coach England at the Rugby League World Cup

Brian McDermott will lead England’s men into this autumn’s Rugby League World Cup as the team’s new head coach.

Reform UK proposes ending guaranteed public sector pensions for new workers

Reform UK says it would end defined benefit, or guaranteed, pension schemes for new public sector workers from 2030 if it wins the next general election. Doctors, teachers and civil servants hired after that date would instead be moved to defined contribution plans, while existing workers would keep their current entitlements. The party says the change would reduce long-term public finances pressures and make state pensions more like those in the private sector.

U.S. Approves $214 Million AIM-9X Missile Sale to Lithuania

Washington has approved a $214 million sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles to Lithuania, according to the U.S. State Department. The package includes 152 tactical missiles, eight tactical guidance units, and six captive air training missiles, giving the NATO ally a boost to its short-range air defenses.

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