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Lib Dems raise concerns with PM about SEND reform

Sir Ed Davey says he has written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer setting out five principles for the reform of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Liberal Democrat leader says the Conservatives left the SEND system as a “total disaster”, and that parents “have no clarity” over the current government’s proposed reforms. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

‘The Nuclear Patron Of All…’ Russia’s First Reaction To UK And France’s Nuclear Pact SHOCKS World

Britain and France have unveiled a powerful new nuclear cooperation pact — dubbed the Northward Declaration — pledging deeper coordination of their arsenals amid rising European tensions. British PM Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron announced the agreement in a joint statement, vowing unified deterrence against any "extreme threat" to the continent. Russia reacted sharply, calling the pact part of NATO's "anti-Russian canvas" and warning it would be considered in future military planning. Moscow has condemned the UK-France coordination as a dangerous escalation and an extension of Washington's influence in Europe. With nearly 500 nuclear warheads combined, the UK and France’s alignment significantly alters the nuclear landscape in Europe. Macron denied any link to Ukraine but said the pact "sends a message" to allies and enemies alike. Russian Deputy FM Ryabkov warned Moscow will now factor London and Paris’ joint nuclear force into its military strategy. #UKFranceNuclearPact #NorthwardDeclaration #NATOvsRussia #MacronStarmerNuclear #NuclearDeterrence #RussiaWarning #NuclearAlliance #EuropeNuclearTensions #NuclearBlackmail #MoscowNuclearThreat #NATOPolicy #RussiaUKTensions #FranceRussiaTensions #EuropeanSecurityCrisis #MacronUKNuclearDeal #KeirStarmerMacron #NuclearCoordination #RussiaNuclearResponse #GlobalNuclearArms #NuclearWarRisk ~HT.410~ED.102~GR.125~

2 NUCLEAR Powers Come Together! BIG Worry for Putin? UK-France Join Forces to fend-off THREATS

In a landmark move, the UK and France have signed a historic agreement to coordinate their nuclear forces in response to growing threats—particularly from Russia. The pact strengthens joint deterrence capabilities and marks a unified European nuclear posture not seen before. The deal also expands their Joint Expeditionary Force to 50,000 troops. Leaders Macron and Starmer called it a “renewed vision” for European security, reaffirming support for Ukraine and warning against easing pressure on Putin as war escalates. #UKFrancePact #NuclearDeal #StrategicDeterrence #RussiaThreat #EuropeanUnity #StormShadow #Macron #Starmer #NuclearSecurity #JointExpeditionaryForce #UkraineSupport #RomeConference #KyivAllies #DefencePact #PutinWorried #UnifiedEurope #PostWarPlanning #MilitaryCooperation #BreakingNews #GlobalSecurity #FranceUK #CeasefireSupport #EuropeanDefence #CoalitionOfTheWilling #StormShadowMissiles #MacronStarmer #Geopolitics #RomeSummit #NATOPlus #NuclearCooperation Also Read Iran, US Hold First High-Level Nuclear Talks Since 2018 In Oman :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/iran-us-hold-first-high-level-nuclear-talks-since-2018-in-oman-4122717.html?ref=DMDesc Nuclear cooperation key to future India-Japan ties: Jaishankar :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/nuclear-cooperation-key-to-future-india-japan-ties-jaishankar-2539260.html?ref=DMDesc India-France to build six nuke reactor units at Jaitapur :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-france-build-six-nuke-reactor-units-at-jaitapur-1993750.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.420~HT.408~

‘Mini Meloni & Tiny Erdoğan’: AI Video of World Leaders as Infants Steals Show at Albania Summit

A light-hearted AI-generated video featuring baby versions of world leaders stole the spotlight at the European Political Community summit in Tirana, Albania. More than 40 leaders—including Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen—were greeted by animated infant versions of themselves saying “Welcome to Albania” in their native languages. Italian PM Meloni burst into laughter, while Erdoğan’s baby avatar—complete with mustache—prompted a rare smile. #EPCSummit2025 #AILeaders #BabyLeaders #TiranaSummit #GiorgiaMeloni #EdiRama #UrsulaVonDerLeyen #EmmanuelMacron #RecepTayyipErdoğan #AIHumor #PoliticalSatire #EuropeanUnity #DigitalDiplomacy #AlbaniaHosts #ViralVideo ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.103~

Meloni Flushes as Albanian PM Edi Rama Goes Down on One Knee to Welcome Her | Moment Caught on Cam

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was left visibly flustered after Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama dropped to one knee in a playful and unexpected gesture during her visit to Tirana. The dramatic moment, captured on camera, quickly went viral, sparking laughter, admiration, and endless memes across social media. #Meloni #EdiRama #AlbaniaItaly #ViralMoment #DiplomaticDrama #BlushingMeloni #RamaGesture #PoliticalTheatre #CaughtOnCam #OneKneeWelcome #MeloniInTirana #LeadersGoViral #InternationalRelations #ViralVideo #SocialMediaBuzz ~HT.410~PR.152~ED.194~

Starmer hails UK-Albania defence ties during Tirana visit

Sir Keir Starmer praised UK and Albanian troops training Ukrainian forces under Operation Interflex during a visit to Tirana’s Berzite Military Museum. Calling the mission “hugely important,” he said it symbolised the growing defence partnership and shared values between the two nations. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories slam Starmer’s Albania visit as ‘a distraction’

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has dismissed Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Albania as “a performance” aimed at distracting from what he called the Prime Minister’s failure to control the UK’s borders. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn