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NS&I Increases Fixed-Term Bond Rates to Meet £15bn Financing Target
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has increased interest rates across nine fixed-term savings products as it seeks to attract capital to meet a higher government-mandated financing target of £15 billion for the 2026/27 financial year.
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SNP MP Lara Bird Faces Backlash Over Parliamentary Oath Gesture
Newly elected SNP MP Lara Bird has sparked public debate after appearing to cross her fingers during the parliamentary oath of allegiance to King Charles, with critics labeling the act as ‘childish’ and supporters defending it as a gesture of…
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Channel Nine presenter Karl Stefanovic faces scrutiny over promotional video with Tommy Robinson
Channel Nine host Karl Stefanovic has drawn public attention after sharing a video embracing controversial UK activist Tommy Robinson to promote an upcoming podcast episode.
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Spain’s Former Transport Minister Sentenced to 24 Years for Corruption
Spain’s Supreme Court has sentenced former transport minister José Luis Ábalos to 24 years in prison for his role in a multi-million euro corruption scheme involving pandemic-era public contracts.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns; Andy Burnham Emerges as Front-Runner
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation following months of political pressure, paving the way for a potential leadership transition to former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
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Former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson Convicted of 18 Sexual Offences
Former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty at Newry Crown Court of 18 sexual offences, including rape, committed against two children between 1985 and 2008.
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FTSE 100 Climbs as Markets Weigh UK Political Transition
London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.5% as investors reacted to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation, with banking stocks leading the gains despite broader political uncertainty.
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Federal Government Eyes Kingston Stop for High-Speed Rail Corridor
The Canadian federal government is evaluating adding an eighth stop in Kingston, Ontario, to the proposed high-speed rail corridor following public consultation feedback.
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UK Issues Rare Red Heat-Health Alert as Temperatures Forecast to Hit 39C
The UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued a rare Red Heat-Health Alert for large parts of England as temperatures are expected to reach record-breaking levels of up to 39C this week.
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Travelers Report Significant Delays at EU Airports Amid New Digital Border Checks
Travelers at major European airports are reporting hours-long queues as the EU’s new Entry-Exit System (EES) faces implementation challenges ahead of the summer travel peak.
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US Defense Secretary Hegseth Sparks Diplomatic Row with D-Day ‘Invasion’ Remarks
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings to criticize European migration policies, labeling them an ‘invasion’ and drawing sharp rebuke from European officials.
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Schengen in Crisis: EU Member States Invoke Emergency Clauses to Halt EES Biometric Checks
As the Entry/Exit System (EES) faces a chaotic full-scale rollout in mid-2026, major European hubs are temporarily suspending biometric collection to prevent total border collapse.
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Armenia and EU sign landmark agreements at historic summit
Armenia and the EU have signed key documents on strategic partnership and border management during a historic first-ever bilateral summit in Yerevan.
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Europe’s Agricultural Outlook Amid Emerging April Water Deficits
New data from the Joint Research Centre for April 27, 2026, highlights generally favorable crop conditions across Europe, though persistent rainfall deficits in central and eastern regions are raising concerns for upcoming growth cycles.
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Yerevan Prepares for European Summit Amid Regional Uncertainty
Armenia readies to host the eighth European Political Community summit in May, as officials await confirmation from regional neighbors Turkey and Azerbaijan.
