UK politics collided head-on with global geopolitics after Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey delivered a blistering speech in the House of Commons, directly targeting U.S. President Donald Trump over trade threats, NATO tensions, and transatlantic instability. Davey branded Trump an “international gangster”, accusing him of ruling through intimidation, coercion and chaos rather than diplomacy. The remarks came amid rising anger in London and across Europe following Trump’s threatened tariffs against the UK and EU, alongside controversial statements surrounding Greenland, NATO commitments and sovereignty concerns. WATCH 

U.S. Defense Chief Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine are set to present key details to the “Gang of Eight” congressional leaders amid escalating tensions with Venezuela. Sources suggest the briefing will include undisclosed agenda items, potentially affecting military operations and defense oversight. The session comes as President Trump threatens land strikes against suspected Venezuelan traffickers, sparking concerns and calls for transparency in Caribbean and Pacific operations. Lawmakers are pressing Hegseth for unedited strike footage, leveraging the NDAA clause that could cut up to a quarter of his travel budget if compliance is not met. WATCH