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UK and European concerns made Trump back down on Greenland, says David Lammy
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Trump Backs Down on Greenland After UK-EU Pressure

David Lammy credits UK and European diplomacy for forcing Donald Trump to withdraw military threats and 10% trade tariffs over the Greenland annexation crisis.

  • ▸**Military Force:** Trump backed away from using force to secure the Danish territory, a position that had brought relations with Denmark to a historic low.
  • ▸**Tariff Withdrawal:** The proposed 10% import tax on UK and EU goods was dropped, with the White House citing "progress towards a future deal."
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Angela Rayner to back calls for Burnham to be allowed to stand in by-election
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BBC Politics

Rayner to Back Burnham’s Return in Gorton and Denton By-Elec

Angela Rayner supports Andy Burnham’s potential return to Parliament, sparking a leadership proxy war within Labour following Andrew Gwynne’s resignation.

  • ▸The Big Picture:** Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is set to publicly support Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s potential return to Westminster, setting the stage for a high-velocity confrontation with No. 10 and the Labour Party’s executive machine.
  • ▸**The Seat:** Gorton and Denton is a traditional Labour stronghold, won in 2024 with a 13,000-vote majority.
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Chris Mason: Keir Starmer's strongest rebuke yet for Donald Trump
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BBC Politics

Starmer Rebukes Trump Over Afghanistan Military Claims

PM Keir Starmer condemns Donald Trump's "appalling" remarks on the UK's military role in Afghanistan, defending the sacrifice of 457 British service personnel.

  • ▸The President’s specific claims included:**
  • ▸NATO allies sent only "some troops" to the conflict.
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250 councillors will serve seven year terms, following election delays
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250 UK Councillors to Serve Seven-Year Terms Amid Delays

Over 250 English councillors will serve seven-year terms as election delays hit 29 local authorities during a major government administrative reorganization.

  • ▸The Big Picture:** A sweeping reorganisation of English local government has triggered an unprecedented extension of political mandates. Approximately 250 councillors across four major county councils are now set to serve seven-year terms—nearly double the standard four-year cycle—after the government confirmed widespread election delays.
  • ▸**29 Councils Affected:** A mix of county, district, and borough councils will no longer head to the polls this May.
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Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer
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BBC Politics

Why the Welsh Valleys Pose a Perilous Risk to Starmer

Labour faces a historic crisis in the South Wales valleys as Senedd election polling suggests a collapse in the party's century-long electoral dominance.

  • ▸**100 Years:** The length of time Labour has won every general election in Wales.
  • ▸**1999:** The year devolution began; Labour has been the largest party in every Senedd election since.
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US stocks end mixed as Intel's outlook weighs on risk appetite
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Yahoo Finance

US Stocks Mixed as Intel Outlook Damps Market Sentiment

Wall Street ends volatile as Intel's 17% drop weighs on the Dow, while investors return to Magnificent Seven tech stocks amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.

  • ▸Why it matters:**
  • ▸**Sector Divergence:** Banks, nuclear energy, meme stocks, and small-cap companies significantly underperformed the broader market.
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Prince Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'
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BBC News

Prince Harry Defends NATO Troops After Trump Afghanistan Rem

Prince Harry joins global leaders to condemn Donald Trump’s NATO remarks, honoring the sacrifices of allied troops and UK service members in Afghanistan.

  • ▸**The Claim:** Trump asserted that the U.S. "never needed" its allies and that they "stayed a little back, a little off the front lines."
  • ▸**The Doubt:** He further questioned the reliability of the alliance, stating he was "not sure" NATO would support the U.S. if called upon in the future.
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Trump's push for Greenland mineral rights could block China's access to rare earths
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Trump Seeks Greenland Mineral Rights to Rival China

President Trump unveils a strategic Greenland framework deal to secure rare earth mineral rights and block Chinese access to the Arctic's vast resources.

  • ▸DAVOS, Switzerland** — President Donald Trump has signaled a major shift in Arctic geopolitics, unveiling a framework deal for Greenland that aims to secure American mineral rights and effectively wall off China from the world's largest island.
  • ▸**The Goal:** To secure exclusive or priority mineral rights for the U.S. and its partners.
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