Defiant Starmer declares he wants 10 years as UK PM – POLITICO

Britain will ban Russian elites with ties to Putin's regime, citing them as a threat to national security and tools for Russian aggression. The crackdown will target those who support Putin or benefit from the Russian state, with the goal of increasing pressure on Putin amid the war in Ukraine. The ban is part of a broader strategy including sanctions and military aid to tighten the screws on Russia and protect Britain's national security. Full...

In the past five years, Britain has seen a 33% increase in million-pound homes, with a total of 702,580 properties now valued at £1 million or more. London led this surge, with 349,068 million-pound homes, while the rest of the UK experienced a 1% decline in such properties. Despite some regional variations, the return-to-work movement has driven increased demand for city living, resulting in 5,000 homes crossing the million-pound threshold in London in 2024. Full...

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for stabbing a 17-year-old teenager in the chest at a Primark store in Nottingham city center in broad daylight. The victim was seriously injured but his injuries are not life-threatening. The attack occurred after a fight broke out between a group of young people outside the store. Full Article

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, a British couple in their 70s, who have been running education programs in Afghanistan for 18 years, have lost contact with their family after being arrested by the Taliban. The couple operates Rebuild, an organization that provides education and training programs, including a project for mothers and children, despite the Taliban's restrictions on women's education. The couple's children are urging the Taliban authorities to release their parents, who have chosen Afghanistan...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed willingness to step down if it meant peace in Ukraine, suggesting he could exchange his presidency for Ukraine's entry into NATO. President Zelenskiy also emphasized his desire for a stronger partnership with the US, beyond mere mediation. Meanwhile, US officials are pushing for Ukraine to hold elections by the end of the year, potentially tied to a truce with Russia, a move that has sparked tensions between President Trump and...

Natalia Datchenko, a UNICEF staff member in Ukraine, recalls the start of the conflict three years ago, expressing a mix of emotions and determination to help others. Lyudmyla Kovalchuk, from UN Women, shares her experience living near a war zone and highlights the ongoing need for support for Ukrainian women. Anastasia Kalashnyk discusses the increased workload and challenges faced by women in conflict-affected regions, emphasizing the importance of safe spaces for healing and support. The...