WorldPingIs the United Kingdom going to become divided?
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Divided Kingdom: Why Scotland, Wales and Ireland want to 'leave' the UK
Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion
Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths
US advances $24.3bn Saudi F-35 deal despite concerns over kingdom's China ties
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WorldPingThe US State Department approved a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. This significant deal is valued at an estimated $24.3 billion for the kingdom. Concerns exist regarding China potentially accessing F-35 technology through Saudi Arabia.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingIreland joins joins Dutch broadcaster in refusing to take part in 2027 song contest, in second consecutive year of protests Ireland is to boycott Eurovision for the second year running over the “appalling” ongoing killing in Gaza, the national broadc…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
Public broadcaster says country's participation cannot be justified amid 'appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza'.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingA village in Oxfordshire has held a symbolic referendum to leave the United Kingdom in protest against government plans to house up to 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby military base.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingIreland will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row in protest at Israel's participation, broadcaster RTE says.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky News
WorldPingA new study reveals that an important pollinator is rapidly losing genetic diversity in Britain. Moss carder bumblebees were once widespread across the UK, living in flower-rich meadows, marshes and heathlands, where they pollinated a wide variety of plants.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Phys.org
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