France's government faces intensified scrutiny following widespread unrest this past weekend. Protests highlighting the rising cost of living and the deterioration of public services devolved into rioting across several cities.
Japan has committed $10bn (£7.4bn) to aid its Asian neighbours, particularly those in Southeast Asia, in securing vital energy supplies, including crude oil, as the region grapples with disruptions from the ongoing Iran conflict. The initiative aims to stabilise supply chains and expand strategic stockpiles.
Undercover investigations reveal widespread advice to migrants on faking domestic abuse allegations to secure continued residency in the UK, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the asylum system.
Lord George Robertson, a former Nato Secretary General, has issued a stark warning that the UK's national security is 'in peril', citing 'corrosive complacency' within the government regarding defence. He criticised the delay in publishing the Defence Investment Plan and suggested underfunding threatens the nation's preparedness.
