Nato’s chief, Mark Rutte, has called for a “wartime mindset” among members due to the growing threat from Russia, urging defense spending above the current 2% of GDP target. Vladimir Putin has blamed Nato’s eastward expansion for tensions, leading to the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Rutte also highlighted China’s ambitions and the need for increased military funding, anticipating pressure from president-elect Donald Trump to boost defense spending.
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Cyclists who kill pedestrians could be jailed for life under new law in England and Wales
Cyclists who cause the death of pedestrians through reckless cycling may face life imprisonment in England and Wales, as new amendments to the crime and policing bill aim to modernize existing legislation from the 1860s, which only allows for a maximum two-year jail sentence. The proposed offence of causing death by dangerous cycling will align with current driving laws, reflecting a significant shift in how cycling-related fatalities are addressed. These amendments were introduced by the...
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