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Two killed in Stirling aircraft crash; Dubois and Wardley set for rematch
An 80-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy died when a light aircraft crashed near Drymen. The bulletin also looks ahead to the heavyweight title fight and explores Michael Gove, Stiff Records and the week’s games.
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Federal agents reportedly collect DNA from rubbish before raiding Ilhan Omar’s home
Federal agents reportedly searched Ilhan Omar’s rubbish for DNA shortly before raiding her home, as part of an investigation whose scope remains unclear. The reported search and seizure of personal devices mark a significant escalation in a federal probe involving the Minnesota congresswoman and members of her family. The article says investigators took Omar’s phone,…
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Violence erupts at France protests as Macron warns unrest is being exploited
Violent clashes broke out in Paris and other French cities as demonstrations over living costs and student grievances entered their fourth week. President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged young people’s concerns but said they were being exploited for political purposes, while calling on ministers to propose concrete responses; the unrest is unfolding ahead of France’s spring presidential…
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Why Britain should reject the lure of cheap – and scary – Chinese AI
Chinese developers are offering businesses and governments low-cost, open-weight AI models, prompting concerns that Britain may adopt them for their price and flexibility. The article argues that reliance on Chinese technology could strengthen Beijing’s economic and political influence abroad, while raising questions about surveillance and security. It compares cheap AI with subsidised Chinese electric cars,…
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Dana White wishes Tim Kennedy well after Congo ambush injury
UFC president Dana White wished former fighter Tim Kennedy well after learning he had been shot three times in the leg during an ambush in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kennedy was evacuated to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in the United States, and former congressman Derrick Van Orden said he had spoken with…
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Trump’s attacks on EU deepen concern over transatlantic tensions
Donald Trump’s latest criticism of the European Union has heightened concern about strains in the transatlantic alliance and NATO. The dispute followed his claim of a deal to buy Russian diesel, which Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky described as a gift to the Kremlin; Trump responded by accusing the EU of hypocrisy over its past energy payments…
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Voices: Why Burnham could be the longest-serving PM since Blair
John Rentoul argues that, despite Andrew Neil’s criticism of Andy Burnham as the latest in a line of unfit prime ministers, Burnham could remain in office after the next election and serve longer than any prime minister since Tony Blair. Rentoul sees Burnham’s tendency to revise or qualify statements as political flexibility that may help…
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It’s BEER Starmer! Former Prime Minister Keir enjoys a pint or two at luvvies’ famous Hampstead pub loved by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith and Liam Gallagher
Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer was seen having a drink and chatting with friends outside Hampstead’s Spaniards Inn earlier this week. The sighting offers a glimpse of the Labour MP’s life after leaving No 10, following his resignation last June amid pressure from party members and poor poll ratings. The Grade II listed pub dates…
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Zelensky warns US waiver on Russian oil could prolong Ukraine war
Donald Trump has suspended sanctions on Russian energy exports that were due to take effect, prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to warn the move could encourage Vladimir Putin to prolong the war. The Kremlin welcomed the decision, while Zelensky said it came as Russia mounted major attacks on Ukraine’s power infrastructure. Zelensky said more than…
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Andrew Bailey joins finance leaders’ walkout as Russia addresses IMF meeting
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey joined finance leaders who walked out of an International Monetary Fund meeting in Bangkok as Russian finance minister Anton Siluanov addressed the group. The protest highlighted European opposition to Russia’s participation in international forums amid its war with Ukraine, and concern that such involvement could be seen as normalising…