Labour’s small wins fail to ease tight fiscal spot

Rep. Mike Flood faced significant backlash during a public meeting in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he defended a controversial tax breaks and spending cuts bill signed by President Trump, which critics argue disproportionately affects Medicaid and favors the wealthy. Despite the audience's disapproval, Flood maintained his stance, asserting the bill protects Medicaid while engaging with audience concerns about the law and other Trump administration policies. Want More Context? 🔎

UN special rapporteurs urged the immediate dismantling of the Israel- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, claiming it exploits aid for military agendas and violates international law. They highlighted the urgent need for oversight, citing over 1,000 Palestinian deaths linked to GHF operations and calling for experienced humanitarian actors to manage aid instead. Want More Context? 🔎

A blue plaque has been unveiled in Thame, Oxfordshire, to honor John Henry Smythe, known as Johnny, a WWII RAF hero and one of Britain's first black barristers. After serving as aircrew and enduring 18 months as a POW, he returned to Sierra Leone to become Solicitor General and later Attorney General, contributing significantly to the country's legal framework. Want More Context? 🔎

Donald Trump recently expressed skepticism about running for a third presidential term, stating, "No, probably not," despite previously joking about it and having strong poll numbers. The 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two terms, and any effort to change this would require significant legislative support, which currently seems unlikely. Want More Context? 🔎

Britain has issued its first space launch license to Skyrora, a Scottish rocket company, allowing it to conduct up to 16 satellite launches annually from the SaxaVord Spaceport, contingent on further approvals. Despite the license, Skyrora's 2025 launch is delayed, prompting potential alternative launches from Australia, Oman, or Iceland as the UK aims to revitalize its space industry. Want More Context? 🔎

In the documentary film "Japan: Girl Meets War" by Cheng Herng Shinn, 15-year-old Shurina, a high school student from Hita, is cast as a kamikaze pilot in a WWII play directed by her piano teacher. As she and her best friend Yua visit memorial sites across Japan, culminating in Okinawa, Shurina grapples with the emotional weight of her role and the responsibility to honor the story she must tell. Want More Context? 🔎