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Stormont Officials Receive Spending Guidance Amid Budget Deadlock

Stormont officials have been advised on spending amid a budget impasse, with departments allowed to use up to 95% of last year's budget while political disagreements continue.

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Getty Images The image shows Parliament Buildings at Stormont on a sunny day. The building is a large, white-stoned, Neoclassical building situated at the top of a hill. There is a road and green hills coming down from it.

Will Disillusioned Voters Shape Scotland’s 2026 Election Outcome?

Scotland’s 2026 election faces voter apathy dubbed the 'scunner factor.' Polls show rising indecision and falling turnout, with parties struggling to inspire enthusiasm amid widespread dissatisfaction.

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Getty Images A particularly mournful looking black labrador retriever dog tied up to a wooden railing outside a polling station, denoted by a large sign

British Couple Jailed in Iran Face Long Imprisonment, Speak Out from Evin Prison

British couple Lindsay and Craig Foreman, jailed in Iran since January 2025 on espionage charges they deny, describe harsh conditions and emotional struggles from Evin prison. They face a 10-year sentence amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and limited contact with family.

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Getty Images A man looks straight at the camera. He is wearing a black coat. The framing and content of the picture look sombre.

Ymgyrchu yn Etholaeth Gwynedd Maldwyn: Heriau a Gweledigaethau

Yn etholaeth Gwynedd Maldwyn, y mwyaf yng Nghymru, mae ymgeiswyr yn wynebu heriau ymgyrchu dros ardal eang a amrywiol, gan gynnwys Ynys Enlli a chymunedau ar y ffin gyda Lloegr. Maent yn trafod ymgyrchu, cynrychiolaeth a'r system ddemocrataidd.

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New GCSE Assessments Cause Significant Stress for Welsh Students and Teachers

Teachers and students in Wales report significant stress due to new GCSE assessments introduced in 2025, with increased coursework and in-class evaluations impacting wellbeing and workload.

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O'r chwith i'r dde: Miriam, Fraser, Beca ac Efa

PM Vows Action as Terror Threat Raised; Antisemitism and Housing Issues Dominate Headlines

The UK raises terror alert to 'severe' as PM vows action after antisemitic attacks. Labour leadership speculation grows and housing reforms spark landlord concerns.

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The headline on the front page of the Guardian reads: “PM vows to act against protesters 'venerating the murder of Jews'”. The headline on the front page of the Mirror reads: “An attack on all of us”.

UK Terrorism Threat Raised to Severe After Golders Green Stabbing Attack

The UK government has raised the terrorism threat level to severe following a stabbing attack targeting the Jewish community in Golders Green, London. The decision reflects increased Islamist and extreme right-wing threats, with enhanced security measures and funding announced.

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EPA Forensic police officers inspect the scene where two Jewish men are seriously injured after being stabbed in Golders Green

Violence Erupts in Alice Springs After Arrest in Girl's Murder Case

Violence erupted outside an Alice Springs hospital after Jefferson Lewis was arrested over the murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. The community expressed anger, citing traditional law, while police responded with tear gas amid unrest.

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Rhett Hammerton/EPA A police vehicle is set alight during clashes between community members and law enforcement outside Alice Springs Hospital.

FEMA Employees Reinstated After Leave for Criticizing Trump-Era Funding Cuts

Fourteen FEMA employees suspended for signing a critical letter on funding cuts have been reinstated amid ongoing concerns about disaster preparedness and agency leadership changes.

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New Footage Reveals Gunman Charging Security at Trump Dinner in Four Seconds

New footage reveals the four-second moment a gunman charged through security at a Trump press gala, firing shots and being subdued. Cole Tomas Allen faces multiple charges including attempted assassination.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla Conclude US Visit with Front Royal Celebration

King Charles III and Queen Camilla ended their US state visit with a community celebration in Front Royal, Virginia, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence and engaging warmly with local residents.

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Reuters King Charles and Queen Camilla look directly ahead in the sunshine during their US state visit. He is dressed in a grey suit, with shirt and tie. Camilla is wearing a blue outfit with a brooch featuring the US and British flags.

Restore Britain Party Refunds Crypto Donations Amid Electoral Commission Concerns

Restore Britain party, led by ex-Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe, refunded crypto donations from Britain Token amid Electoral Commission scrutiny. Labour MP Phil Brickell urged an investigation into the anonymous crypto donations, which predate a UK government ban on such contributions.

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Reuters FILE PHOTO: A representations of cryptocurrencies in this illustration taken, January 24, 2022.

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