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Russia has begun selling physical gold from its national reserves to support the state budget, as its sovereign wealth fund’s liquid assets continue to decline.

Budget | gold | reserves | Russia | sales

Why is Russia now selling physical gold from its national reserves for the first time

UK government freezes regulated rail fares in England until March 2027—the first freeze in 30 years. The move aims to cut inflation ahead of the Budget.

Budget | England | freeze | Great British Railways | Rail fares

Rail Fares in England to be Frozen for the First Time in 30 Years, Government Confirms

Michelle Obama emphatically ruled out a presidential run, stating the US is "not ready for a woman." She also critiqued the post-2024 election political climate.

Kamala Harris | Michelle Obama | Presidency | Tracee Ellis Ross | US Politics

Michelle Obama Closes the Door on Presidency: "Don't Waste My Time"

Former Reform UK Wales leader Nathan Gill was jailed for 10.5 years for taking bribes to promote pro-Russia views in the EU, dictated by Ukraine’s Oleg Voloshyn.

Bribery | European Parliament | Nathan Gill | Oleg Voloshyn | Pro-Russia

Ex-UK Politician Nathan Gill Jailed Over Bribes Tied to Pro-Russian Propaganda in Ukraine

UK Minister Seema Malhotra is in India to boost the UK-India FTA, confirm 10 Women in STEM Scholarships (£400k), and launch a visa fraud campaign in Tamil Nadu.

India | Seema Malhotra | STEM Scholarships | UK-India FTA | Visa Fraud

UK Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra Arrives in India to Bolster New Free Trade Agreement

Mexico's Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok after a season of controversy, including a walkout, judge resignations, and rigging claims.

Fatima Bosch | Miss Universe | Nawat Itsaragrasil | rigging

Mexico’s Fatima Bosch Crowned Miss Universe Amid Claims of Rigging and Backstage Pageant Drama

Boris Johnson faces legal action after the Covid inquiry found inaction may have caused 23,000 excess deaths. Senior Tories reject the "sensationalist" findings.

Boris Johnson | Covid Inquiry | Excess Deaths | Lord Gove | Nadine Dorries

Legal Action Looms for Boris Johnson as Damning Covid Inquiry Report Reveals 23,000 Excess Deaths

Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor, fuels Labour leadership coup speculation by repeatedly refusing to rule out challenging Sir Keir Starmer for Prime Minister.

Andy Burnham | Keir Starmer | Labour leadership | Prime Minister

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Dodges Question on Challenging Keir Starmer for PM Role

The Supreme Court ruled EHRC’s guidance on single-sex spaces for trans people was unlawful. FWS won the challenge, clarifying exceptions in the Equality Act 2010.

EHRC | Equality Act 2010 | Single-Sex Spaces | Supreme Court | Transgender

EHRC Loses Supreme Court Battle Over Single-Sex Spaces for Transgender People

MI5 warned UK Parliament about Chinese MSS spies using LinkedIn profiles (Amanda Qiu, Shirly Shen) to recruit staff. Govt vows £170m upgrade to counter threat.

China | Dan Jarvis\ | espionage | LinkedIn | MI5

UK Government Will Not Tolerate Covert Chinese Spying After MI5 Alerts Parliament to MSS Threat

UK defence committee report finds the nation lacks a military defence plan, is too reliant on the US, and fails Nato obligations. MoD to build six new munitions factories.

MoD | munitions factories | NATO | UK defence

UK Defence Strategy Lacks Credible Plan to Protect Nation and Overseas Territories, MPs Warn

Poland scrambles F-16s and an early-warning aircraft after new Russian strikes on western Ukraine. Air-defence and radar systems raised to maximum readiness.

air-defence | early-warning | NATO border | Poland F16 | Russia Ukraine

Poland scrambles allied aircraft in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine; all systems on high alert

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