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Trump’s pique with UK could lead to favor to acolyte Milei over Falklands

US president suggests he might support his Argentinian ally’s drive to reclaim sovereignty of disputed islands

The Guardian - US · Sep 4

In 1905, a Bohemian prince released 5 muskrats into his estate. By 1914, their population had exploded to 2 Million

Introduced near Prague in 1905, five muskrats quickly proliferated throughout Europe. Utilizing waterways as pathways, these semi-aquatic rodents expanded rapidly, leading to notable infrastructure issues due to their burrowing behavior. Further intentional introductions for fur farming enhanced their spread across the continent. In contrast, Britain managed to eliminate its muskrat…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Syria: journey through a country in ruins

Just over a decade ago, at the height of Russia’s bombing campagn in Syria in 2015, an old friend who had spent much of his career teaching in the Middle East sent me two photographs of the city of Homs, which had taken a particularly heavy bombardment at the hands…

The Conversation · Sep 4

Andrew Tate indicted in Romania for sex trafficking minors and money laundering

The brothers are being held in a Miami jail as they contest extradition to Britain, where they are wanted on rape charges

The Independent UK · Sep 4

The pastry paradox: why are the Danes slimmer than Britons?

Picture a cosy Danish living room. Candles flicker, soft music plays and friends and family gather around a table laden with pastries – flaky, buttery and gloriously calorific. This is hygge in action, and it seems almost tailor made to give any health conscious Briton a mild panic attack.

The Conversation · Sep 4

Britain’s schools are failing its young people – and 1m Neets are paying the price

Obsessed with exams, devoid of vocational training: there is a total mismatch between schools and life beyond their gates, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

Want press access at the Reform UK conference? That'll cost you

IT was some kind of luck that had sent me to Reform UK’s conference in Birmingham; good or bad, I couldn’t tell

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4

How France and Britain’s far right are building a populist ‘entente cordiale’

Jordan Bardella will address Reform UK's party conference in Birmingham on Friday, putting the French far-right leader alongside Nigel Farage as both men seek to strengthen their political profiles. The appearance also marks closer ties between two of Europe's most successful populist radical-right parties that share similar positions on immigration…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 4

Britain’s commitment to Falkland Islands ‘absolute and unshakeable’ – Streeting

Argentinian President Javier Milei has reiterated the country’s claim on the islands.

Evening Standard · Sep 4

UK hits back at Argentina as Streeting says Falklands commitment ‘unshakeable’

The defence secretary said ‘the Falklands are British because Falkland Islanders choose to be British’

The Independent UK · Sep 4