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UK savers urged to act before interest rates start falling Britain’s savers are being encouraged to act quickly and secure top savings rates before they start to decline. With the Bank of England widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday, experts are warning against complacency, noting that competitive deals are still available for those who shop around. Despite recent reductions, providers are still offering easy access and fixed-rate savings accounts paying over 4.5%, driven by market competition. The Bank’s base rate, which reached 5.25% last summer, has since been trimmed to 4.5% after three cuts – two last year…

WASHINGTON — In a marked departure from past tensions, President Donald Trump’s first meeting with Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, unfolded with far less friction than his previous encounters with former PM Justin Trudeau. Still, Carney made clear on Tuesday that Canada has no intention of becoming part of the United States. “Some things, like prime real estate, just aren’t for sale,” Carney, the former central banker, remarked. Trump, seated beside him, nodded in agreement. “You visited Buckingham Palace — that’s one. And after months on the campaign trail speaking with Canadians across the country, I can say this…

US talks are an opportunity for Rwanda to boost its geopolitical reach Rwanda’s latest discussions with the United States over hosting deported migrants mark another step in its strategy to present itself as a cooperative partner in the anti-immigration efforts of Western allies. While similar attempts with the UK, Israel, and Denmark have previously drawn headlines, they ultimately faltered under political and legal pressure. On Sunday, Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe confirmed the early-stage talks with Washington. Speaking on state television, he said, “Those reports are true. We are engaged in discussions with the government of the United States of…

There was a time, not long ago, when Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., was considered too far left for many Democrats in competitive districts to be seen alongside. That’s no longer the case. During Sanders’ recent stop in Pennsylvania as part of his “Fight Oligarchy” tour, swing-district Democrat Rep. Chris Deluzio stood beside him, signaling a shift in political dynamics. Stay up to date with live political coverage here. In a Monday interview with NBC News, Rep. Chris Deluzio argued that the old divide within the Democratic Party—moderates versus progressives—is a thing of the past. While Deluzio himself has at times…

Sturgeon Warns Transgender Lives Risk Becoming ‘Unliveable’ After Supreme Court Ruling Nicola Sturgeon has warned that the lives of transgender people in the UK risk becoming “unliveable” in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman—her first public response to the judgment, which stemmed from legislation passed under her leadership in the Scottish Parliament. The UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act refer solely to biological women and biological sex. The case was brought by gender-critical campaign group For Women Scotland, who challenged a law passed at…

U.S. Trade Deficit Jumps Amid Pre-Tariff Import Rush The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services surged to a record $140.5 billion in March, driven by a spike in imports ahead of sweeping global tariffs set to take effect July 6. So far this year, the trade gap has widened by 92.6% as businesses and consumers accelerate purchases to avoid higher costs under President Donald Trump’s impending tariff hike. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Tuesday, imports have risen 23.3% year-to-date and jumped by $17.8 billion in March alone. In contrast, U.S. exports edged up by only $500…

Trump’s Push to Boost Birth Rates Faces Criticism Over Policy Gaps Former President Donald Trump’s team is exploring strategies to increase the U.S. birth rate, with Trump himself stating he’d welcome the nickname “the fertilization president.” However, Democratic lawmakers and family policy advocates argue that such efforts fall short of addressing the real economic pressures families face. “Encouraging families to have children requires more than slogans — it demands real investment in lowering costs and building financial stability,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro, a long-serving Democrat from Connecticut and a vocal supporter of a national paid family leave program. Since 2007,…

Before his passing, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be transformed into a mobile health unit to provide care for children in Gaza, officials announced on Monday. The Caritas charitable branches in Jerusalem and Sweden shared photos of the converted vehicle on the same day. However, the exact timeline for its deployment remains unclear. This donation was revealed on the same day that Israel approved plans to seize the Gaza Strip and maintain a presence in the Palestinian territory for an indefinite period. “When the humanitarian corridor to Gaza reopens, the popemobile will be ready to offer primary…

Russian forces intercepted over 100 Ukrainian drones targeting nearly a dozen regions across Russia, the Defense Ministry in Moscow reported on Tuesday. The assault led to temporary flight suspensions at all four Moscow airports. In addition, nine regional airports in Russia halted operations as drones struck areas along the Ukrainian border and deeper into Russian territory, according to Rosaviatsia, the country’s civil aviation agency, and the Defense Ministry. This marked the second consecutive night of reported attacks on the Moscow region. Two individuals were injured in the Kursk region, according to local Governor Alexander Khinshtein, and some damage was also…

Trump’s Plan to Reopen Alcatraz Sparks Debate Amid Broader Push to Revive Closed Prisons Donald Trump’s recent suggestion to reopen Alcatraz—the infamous island prison closed for over six decades—grabbed global attention over the weekend. However, Alcatraz is just one of several shuttered prisons the Trump administration has targeted for renewed use, particularly as detention centers. In recent months, the U.S. government has moved forward with efforts to reactivate at least five previously closed detention facilities and prisons, many of which were originally shut down due to safety issues and allegations of abuse. While California officials quickly dismissed Trump’s Alcatraz remarks…