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🌍 Japan Plans Record $56 Billion Defence Budget for 2027

Japan's defence ministry is preparing to request a record 8.9 trillion yen ($56.1 billion) for the 2027 financial year, the largest military budget in the country's postwar history.

The spending plan prioritises drones, AI-enabled command systems, long-range missiles and domestic defence industry support — driven by what analysts describe as converging regional threats, rapid changes in military technology, and growing uncertainty over US security commitments to the region.

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🇺🇸 FBI Raids Swalwell Home in Chinese Spy Probe

The FBI searched the home of former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices over the weekend, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The search is linked to an investigation into Swalwell's ties to Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese spy. Newly declassified documents allege Swalwell had "physical relations" with Fang. The raid occurred Sunday, a day after his devices were confiscated.

Swalwell, a California Democrat, previously sat on the House Intelligence Committee — a position that drew scrutiny after his earlier reported association with Fang first emerged.

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🌍 Switzerland Plans $1.2 Billion Air Defense Boost

Switzerland is seeking an additional $1.2 billion for air defense in its 2026 budget, officials announced, citing a heightened threat environment and long delivery times for defense equipment.

The move reflects a broader European push to accelerate military procurement as lead times for advanced systems stretch into years.

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🇬🇧 Home Office Defends Booklet Telling Asylum Seekers Not to Rape Women

A Home Office minister has defended a guidance booklet issued to asylum seekers that includes explicit instructions against sexual violence toward women, after the document drew public attention.

The booklet forms part of a wider Home Office publication on gender equality and respect in public life, distributed to those seeking asylum in the UK. Ministers say the guidance is designed to set out British values and legal standards for new arrivals.

The move reflects ongoing government efforts to address concerns over integration and public safety, though the document's blunt language has prompted debate over its framing and necessity.

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🇬🇧 Whistleblowers Warn of Next Major NHS Scandal

A dozen current and former staff at an NHS trust have spoken out over patient deaths and serious harm, warning the situation could become the next major health scandal in Britain.

Whistleblowers allege patients have been left dying in A&E corridors, cancer diagnoses have been delayed, and appointment cuts in what they describe as "chaotic" departments are causing further harm. Staff say they are speaking publicly only after years of raising concerns internally met with inaction from management.

The allegations raise serious questions about oversight and accountability within the trust at a time of widespread pressure across NHS services.

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💷 UK Inflation Hits 2.9% as Energy Price Cap Jumps 13%

UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, a four-month high, driven by a 13% increase in the household energy price cap that took effect last month — the sharpest gas price rise in nearly four years.

The energy price cap hike is the primary factor behind the acceleration, pushing headline inflation above the Bank of England's 2% target and adding pressure on household budgets across the country.

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