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Japan Preps Aircraft Carriers for American-Made Fighters, Signaling Shift to Stronger US Defensive Ties
Two Japanese helicopter destroyers are also being readied to support American-made F-35B stealth fighters.
Russia Begins Withdrawing Peacekeepers From Flashpoint Region of Azerbaijan
Departure coincides with Western efforts to lure Armenia, Azerbaijan’s perennial foe, away from its longstanding alliance with Moscow.
Dowden to Brief University Chiefs on Academic Security
In a speech on given at Chatham House, the deputy prime minister outlined the government’s plan to balance trade and investment with economic security.
Scottish Health Boards Pause Puberty Blocker Prescriptions
Campaigners say it shows doctors ‘have realised the enormity of the weight of evidence’ against medical interventions for gender-confused children.
Number of Pupils Suspended Reaches Record Level: DfE
Disruptive behaviour, verbal abuse, or threatening behaviour against an adult were listed as top reasons for school suspensions.
UK Foreign Aid Invested in Social Media Platforms and Cosmetics Company
Independent report found foreign office-owned investment group gave millions to an Indian fund which invested in social media sites and a cosmetics company.
Tory MP Mark Menzies Loses Whip as Investigation Launched Into Incident
The Conservative MP for Fylde in Lancashire has relinquished the party whip as an investigation gets under way into claims made against him by an aide.
IMF: UK’s Need to Curb Rising Debt Is ‘Critical’
The IMF has warned that fiscal policy tends to be looser in election years, when governments seek to boost electorate support by announcing tax cuts.
