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Australia, UK Sign 50-Year Treaty to Secure Aukus Submarine Pact

Australia and the UK signed a 50-year defense treaty on Saturday to advance the Aukus submarine pact, despite a US review; the treaty covers submarine development, creating tens of thousands of jobs across both nations.

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UK Parliament Committee Urges Immediate Recognition of Palestine

The UK's Commons foreign affairs committee largely recommends immediate recognition of a Palestinian state, citing its "inalienable right" and the dire situation in Gaza, despite opposition from two Tory MPs who want recognition linked to a wider Middle East peace deal; France will officially recogn...

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Australia and UK Strengthen Ties with 50-Year Defense Treaty

Australia and the UK signed a 50-year defense treaty, strengthening their alliance amid US uncertainty over the AUKUS submarine program; Australia will invest \$5 billion in British nuclear reactor technology, and the UK's Carrier Strike Group is visiting Australia.

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NHS Strike Action: Nurses, Ambulance Staff, and Junior Doctors Reject Pay Offers

Nurses, ambulance staff, and 50,000 junior doctors are taking strike action over pay, rejecting a 3.6 percent pay rise offer and demanding a 29 percent increase respectively, causing disruption to NHS services and potentially lengthening patient waiting lists.

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London Teens Sentenced to Life for Bus Stabbing Murder

Two 16-year-old boys were sentenced to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa on a London bus on January 7, 2025. The attack, lasting 14 seconds, was captured on CCTV, showing the perpetrators smiling during the act. They had prior convictions for carrying blades.

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UK to Replace Water Regulator Amid Sewage Scandal

The UK government will replace Ofwat with a single water regulator, merging four agencies to address sewage scandals and financial mismanagement within England and Wales' privatized water industry, following recommendations from an independent report.

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UK Resident Doctors Strike Over 21% Real-Terms Pay Cut

UK resident doctors are striking for five days, demanding a 21% pay increase to offset real-terms losses since 2008, citing low wages (£18.62/hour), high student debt, and slow progress on a previously agreed pay restoration plan. Public support is high.

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Labour's Hong Kong Extradition Plan Sparks Refugee Safety Fears

Labour's proposed amendment to the 2003 Extradition Act, allowing case-by-case extraditions to Hong Kong, has sparked concerns among critics who fear it could endanger over 150,000 Hong Kong refugees in the UK since 2021, alongside Labour's approval of a Chinese mega-embassy and planned visit to Chi...

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UK to Reinstate Extradition with Hong Kong, Despite Human Rights Concerns

The UK government plans to reinstate extradition treaties with Hong Kong, Chile, and Zimbabwe, despite concerns about human rights in Hong Kong following the implementation of China's national security laws in 2020 and 2024; the decision will be reviewed case-by-case for Hong Kong and Zimbabwe.

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Trump's Name Found in Epstein's Birthday Book Amidst Ongoing Controversy

New reporting reveals Donald Trump's name in a contributor list for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's 2003 50th birthday book, adding to existing controversies and prompting further scrutiny of their relationship, legal battles, and political fallout, despite Trump's denials and lawsuits.

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Samaritans to Close Over 100 Branches

The Samaritans, a suicide prevention charity, plans to close at least half of its 200+ branches by 2033, impacting volunteer networks and service delivery; concerns exist about volunteer exodus and reduced accessibility.

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Samaritans to Close Half its Branches in Restructuring Plan

Samaritans, facing financial difficulties and needing to improve service efficiency, plans to close at least half of its 200 UK and Ireland branches over the next 7-10 years, shifting to larger regional hubs and piloting remote call handling, a move met with some volunteer concern.

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