Tories would expand free childcare to high earners, Badenoch says
The Guardian •

Tories would expand free childcare to high earners, Badenoch says

Kemi Badenoch says those earning more than £100,000 should not be discouraged from working moreThe Conservatives have unveiled a proposed £700m childcare giveaway for high earners ahead of their annual conference, saying they would end the “cliff edge” where free entitlement ends at salaries above £100,000.The plan, set out the day before the event begins in Birmingham, follows the earlier proposa...

Tories plan to expand free childcare to high earners to end ‘cliff edge’
The Guardian •

Tories plan to expand free childcare to high earners to end ‘cliff edge’

Kemi Badenoch says those earning more than £100,000 should not be discouraged from working moreThe Conservatives have unveiled a proposed £700m childcare giveaway for high earners ahead of their annual conference, saying they would end the “cliff edge” where free entitlement ends at salaries above £100,000.The plan, set out the day before the event begins in Birmingham, follows the earlier proposa...

Latvia's PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after parliamentary election victory
France 24 •

Latvia's PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after parliamentary election victory

Latvian ​Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs was set to retain power and form a coalition after his centrist United List won a parliamentary election Sunday, the biggest in the country's post-independence history. While the result is expected to maintain the Baltic country’s pro-European and pro-Ukrainian stance, populist parties have also made significant gains.

Author Garth Stein lists his 1924 Seattle home for $2.45M

Author Garth Stein lists his 1924 Seattle home for $2.45M

Times of India •

Garth Stein and his wife are selling their Seattle home after living there for 25 years. They purchased the property in 2001, aiming to raise their children there. The home has been extensively renovated while maintaining its original character and charm. Located in the Mount Baker neighborhood, the house features stunning views and modern amenities. This marked listing reflects their transition a...

Trump urges calls to Arkansas senator in push for permanent daylight saving time

Trump urges calls to Arkansas senator in push for permanent daylight saving time

The Guardian •

President appeared to share phone number of Tom Cotton for people to call to push him to support measureDonald Trump on Saturday put pressure on the US senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas to support a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, urging Americans to call what appeared to be the personal cellphone number of his fellow Republican and the chair of the Senate intelligence committee.The Suns...

Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan join forces in major military exercise

Euronews •

Thousands of military personnel from Azerbaijan, Turkey and Uzbekistan, as well as other nations participating as observers, including Iran, joined forces in the “Power of Unity, 2026” military exercise for the first time, in the Hojavend district of Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region.

O'Connor ranching legacy began in 1834; 6,409 acres of Texas prairie protected 191 years later

O'Connor ranching legacy began in 1834; 6,409 acres of Texas prairie protected 191 years later

Times of India •

The historic T.M. O'Connor Ranch in Texas has gained a notable conservation easement, protecting nearly 6,409 acres of precious coastal prairie while enabling ranching operations to persist. Made feasible through a combination of federal and private funding under the RESTORE program, this area plays a pivotal role in supporting over 300 distinct wildlife species and rare flora. This agreement show...