US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar military base

Iran has closed its airspace to all flights as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied plans to execute protesters, stating that hangings are 'out of the question.' This comes amid a violent crackdown on anti-government demonstrations, which has reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths and a significant international response.

The Senate has backed a resolution that allows President Donald Trump to continue military actions in Venezuela without prior congressional notification, following a tie-breaking vote by Senator J.D. Vance. This resolution defeats efforts to limit the president's war powers regarding Venezuela, where tensions have escalated significantly.

Sussan Ley, a prominent member of the Coalition, has criticized the Labor government's proposed hate law reforms, labeling them 'unsalvageable' and asserting that they fail to address the underlying issues related to the recent Bondi terror attack. Ley's remarks come amidst ongoing political tensions following the tragic incident that resulted in multiple fatalities during a Hanukkah celebration.

President Trump is facing limitations in his military options regarding Iran due to a significant military buildup in the Caribbean, which has diverted resources away from the Middle East. U.S. officials maintain that adequate military assets remain in the region to conduct strikes if necessary.

Items valued at £59.7 million, including Winston Churchill and Benjamin Disraeli's desk, a painting by Vanessa Bell, and a rare artwork by Edgar Degas, have been allocated to various UK cultural institutions through Arts Council England's schemes.

A global survey conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations indicates that Donald Trump's America-first policy is perceived as enhancing China's global standing rather than strengthening the United States. The survey reveals that traditional adversaries of the U.S. feel less threatened, while allies, particularly in Europe, express growing distance from the U.S. leadership.

Traces of glyphosate, a weedkiller classified as a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization since 2015, have been detected in playgrounds across the UK, raising concerns among campaigners about children's exposure to this pesticide. Local authorities are reportedly still using significant quantities of glyphosate-based herbicides in public green spaces despite the health risks associated with its use.

The Royal College of Nursing has released a dossier revealing that corridor care in the NHS is leading to patient deaths and severe distress among staff, with an alarming case of an elderly patient choking to death in a corridor without staff awareness.