Britain will introduce new sanctions targeting individuals close to the Russian government, banning those who provide significant support to the state. Security Minister Dan Jarvis emphasized these oligarchs are no longer welcome. Meanwhile, PM Starmer is heading to Washington for discussions with President Trump focused on Ukraine.
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Canada's political landscape is set for a pivotal debate as Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre clash ahead of the April 28 election. With polls indicating a tightening two-party race, Carney's French language skills will be tested, particularly in Quebec, while Poilievre aims to broaden his appeal beyond traditional Conservative strongholds.
US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick proposes excluding government spending from GDP calculations, suggesting it inflates economic measures. This idea aligns with Elon Musk's view that government expenditure does not add real economic value. Balancing the federal budget is expected to drive economic growth and lower interest rates.
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Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl announced the collapse of his coalition talks with the conservative Austrian People's Party. Kickl, who won 28.8 per cent of the vote in the September election, had been mandated to form a government after previous negotiations failed. Disputes over policies and ministerial positions led to the breakdown. Austria's political future remains uncertain, with interim chancellor Alexander Schallenberg in charge.