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ReutersRussia ready if West wants to fight for Ukraine, Lavrov says
If the West wants to fight for Ukraine on the battlefield, Russia is prepared for it, acting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying on Monday. "It's their right - if they want it to be on the battlefield, it will be on the battlefield," state-run news agency RIA cited Lavrov as saying. Russia has stepped up warnings about the dangers of a direct confrontation with NATO since French President Emmanuel Macron refused to rule out the possibility that Western troops could at some point be sent there.
- The Telegraph
Putin’s choice of new defence minister shows he’s preparing for confrontation with the West
At first glance, Andrei Belousov does not appear to fit the mould of a Russian defence minister.
- Sky News
Is Humza Yousaf entitled to £52,000 a year for life after his resignation?
When Humza Yousaf resigned as Scotland's first minister, questions were raised over what his pension would be. While such a pension scheme used to be in place, it was scrapped in 2009. When he reaches the Scottish Parliamentary Pension Scheme retirement age - which is currently 65 - Mr Yousaf will be entitled to up to around £2,600 per year for the period he served as first minister.
- Manchester Evening News
'Imagine looking out your window every day and seeing such an eyesore'
People in Withington are furious
- HuffPost
Mary Trump Predicts Massively Triggering Moment For Her Uncle
"That is going to be extraordinarily challenging for him," said Donald Trump's niece.
- HuffPost
John Dean Thinks Donald Trump's Legal Team Tripped Up, And It's Going To Cost Them
“I'm not sure it worked," the Watergate figure said on CNN.
- HuffPost
Springsteen Fans Roast Trump For Bizarre Boast About Size Of New Jersey Crowd
A spokesperson for the city of Wildwood said Trump spoke to 80,000 to 100,000 people, but video of the event made that hard to believe.
- HuffPost
Jim Mattis Gave Absolutely Brutal Description Of Donald Trump, New Book Claims
A former Trump aide also detailed the ex-defense secretary's reported tactic of avoiding the then-president.
- The Telegraph
Vladimir Putin is preparing for a forever war
Long before the Kremlin announced the predetermined results of Russia’s presidential election in March, it was clear that Vladimir Putin’s next term in office would be a watershed moment in his rule. Not only would his fifth term in the Kremlin be his first unconstitutional one, but rumours abounded that the President would use the traditional cabinet reshuffle to clear out some of his ageing cronies, paving the way for a fresh generation to do his bidding. Who he chose to promote or sideline wo
- The Telegraph
Labour is living in the past – and will destroy the economy to get there
As it prepares for office later this year, the Labour Party, and especially its leader Sir Keir Starmer, has been busily trying to reassure corporate leaders that the planned overhaul of employment law will be significantly watered down.
- The Telegraph
The UN has betrayed Israel again
This has been another week of shame for the United Nations, which has again voted to reward terrorism and victim-blame Israel. The general assembly has voted overwhelmingly to back the Palestinian bid for full UN membership, a move that Israel’s envoy, Gilad Erdan, has warned will give “the rights of a state to an entity that is already partly controlled” by Hamas.
- HuffPost
MSNBC Host Exposes 'Fringe Group' That Has Seized Control Over GOP Under Trump
Ayman Mohyeldin details rise of a racist and white nationalist movement within the Republican Party.
- The Telegraph
Welsh Labour using satellites to spy on homeowners and hike tax
The Welsh Government is using satellites to spy on homeowners with big gardens, as it seeks to overhaul council tax, The Telegraph can disclose.
- Business Insider
US commander appeared to suggest UK special forces were operating in Ukraine
A UK Ministry of Defence spokesperson told BI: "It is the longstanding policy of successive governments not to comment on UK Special Forces."
- CNN
Opinion: I’ve grilled Michael Cohen. The jury may be surprised by this star witness
Prosecutors’ effective strategy has significantly shortened the leap of faith the jury will have to take to believe critical witness Michael Cohen, writes Norm Eisen.
- Bloomberg
Netanyahu Trades Insults With Colombia President Over Gaza War
(Bloomberg) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Colombian President Gustavo Petro after the South American leader called for his arrest over the war in Gaza.Most Read from BloombergTrump Vows ‘Day One’ Executive Order Targeting Offshore WindChina to Start $138 Billion Bond Sale on Friday to Boost EconomyPutin Names Economist as Defense Minister in Surprise ReshuffleGlobal Chips Battle Intensifies With $81 Billion Subsidy Surge“Israel will not be lectured by an antisemitic suppo
- HuffPost UK
Esther McVey Bans Civil Servants From Wearing Rainbow Lanyards
The "common sense minister" opens up a barely believable new front in the Tory culture wars.
- INSIDER
A Trump voter proved the MyPillow Guy wrong. Now he wants his $5 million.
Codebreaker Bob Zeidman found that the data that MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell said showed election fraud was itself a fraud.
- The Telegraph
German MPs call for 70km Nato air defence zone around Ukraine
A cross-party group of German MPs has called for a 70km Nato air defence zone to be set up over Ukraine to protect it against Russian missile and drone attacks.
- Business Insider
Trump's 'multitasking' defense is falling apart in court
Donald Trump's lawyers say he didn't pay attention to his checks reimbursing Michael Cohen for hush money because he was too busy running the country.