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Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons
Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene says the “hybrid attack” poses a real risk to national security and civil aviation. Source link
Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union
One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats’ bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union. Source link
MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report
The final report of Operation Kenova says the security service had “greater knowledge” of Stakeknife than it had first stated. Source link
Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud ‘beyond recovery’, report says. Source link
Some schools disrupted and Covid-like measures brought in amid rise in flu cases
Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances. Source link
Photographer wins UK's only 2025 Northern Lights award
Mathew Browne said capturing the image of the display in Llangrannog was a “pretty special moment”. Source link
TV faithful Claudia Winkleman made MBE by King at Windsor Castle
The Traitors and Strictly presenter was recognised on Tuesday for services to broadcasting. Source link
Iniesta's cycling team 'meaningful on many levels'
Spain’s World Cup winner Andres Iniesta says owning his new World Tour cycling team is “meaningful on many levels”. Source link
Trump criticises 'weak' European leaders over Ukraine and immigration
In his latest public criticism of Europe, the US president claims countries are “decaying”. Source link
Labour and Plaid Cymru agree Welsh budget deal
Labour and Plaid agree a deal on spending plans, helping avoid a government defeat in January. Source link