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Kim Jong Un warns North Korea could ‘completely destroy’ South in chilling speech

Kim Jong Un also called for developing new weapons systems to bolster his nuclear-armed military

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Tommy Robinson welcomed by Trump administration in visit to Washington

Far-right agitator Robinson was pictured smiling with a senior adviser at the US state department in Washington

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Washington’s Long-Term Care Program Is Changing Again in 2026 — Here’s What Workers Need to Know

Washington workers aren’t seeing a new payroll tax rate this year, but the state’s long-term care program is still shifting in ways that affect your paycheck, your eligibility, and your future benefits. The WA Cares Fund continues to take 0.58% of wages, yet 2026 brings a new round of rule…

Budget and the Bees · Feb 25

US accused of ‘shameless exploitation’ over proposed Zambian health aid deal

Leaked draft of $1bn memorandum of understanding reveals mandatory targets, sharing of data, and reported access to mining concessions

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25

EU–US trade deal stalled over legal uncertainty, MEP Andrews tells Euronews

The Irish MEP told Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today that in the current circumstances, where nobody is sure whether Washington's new tariffs are fully compliant with the law, it would be more prudent to pause the EU–US trade deal.

Euronews · Feb 25

Historical NFL Vertical Jump Results for Players from West

The vertical jump is used tat the NFL Combine as a metric of muscular strength, anaerobic power, and raw explosiveness.

SuperWest Sports · Feb 25

US and South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate

The U.S. and South Korean militaries say they will conduct their annual springtime exercises next month to bolster their combined defense posture amid a deepening diplomatic freeze with nuclear-armed North Korea

The Independent UK · Feb 25

Trump threatens Tehran and hails Maduro capture in fiery State of the Union address

The US president touted his record in the longest State of the Union, sparking heckles and standing ovations alike as he defended tariff and immigration policies and warned Iran over nuclear ambitions.

Euronews · Feb 25

Trump honors National Guard members shot in Washington

President Donald Trump has presented the Purple Heart medal during his State of the Union Address and honored two National Guard members who were shot while patrolling in Washington last year

The Independent UK · Feb 25

Starmer to face questions in Commons for first time since Mandelson arrest

The former ambassador to Washington was arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Evening Standard · Feb 25