• Boris Johnson joins calls for an increase in UK defense spending

    By David Churchill, Chief Political Correspondent Published: 6:00 p.m. EDT, April 11, 2024 | Updated: 6:01 p.m. EDT, April 11, 2024 Boris Johnson yesterday joined growing calls for an increase in defense spending.The former prime minister called on Rishi Sunak's government to take a "more robust stance" and increase military investment in the face of increasing global threats.He also called on the West to...

  • Boris Johnson joins calls for a boost to Britain's defence spending

    The former prime minister urged Rishi Sunak's Government to strike a 'more robust posture' by boosting military investment in the face of rising global threats.

  • Banning arms sales to Israel would be ‘insane’, says Boris Johnson

    Former prime minister says a western arms embargo on Israel would ‘hand victory’ to HamasMiddle East crisis – live updatesBoris Johnson has said banning arms sales to Israel would be “insane”.The former prime minister also criticised the foreign secretary, David Cameron, for remaining silent on the debate over curtailing UK arms sales to Israel.Guardian Newsroom: Crisis in the Middle EastOn Tuesday 30 April, 7-8.15pm GMT, join Devika Bhat, Peter Beaumont, Emma Graham-Harrison and Ghaith...

  • Rishi Sunak's attempt to ban smoking is nuts, says Boris Johnson

    The proposed law aims to phase out tobacco sales by stopping anyone born after 2009 buying cigarettes.

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    Boris Johnson: Shameful to call for UK to end arms sales to Israel

    Some MPs have urged the UK to reassess how it supports Israel after aid

  • Boris Johnson: Banning Arms Sales To Israel “Death Wish Of Western Civilization”

    Former British prime minister Boris Johnson wrote a column in the Daily Mail slamming calls by the British government to ban arms sales to Israel. In the article, entitled: “It Would Be Insane For Britain To Ban Arms Sales To Israel. The Sooner We Denounce The Idea, The Better,” Johnson wrote: “If you want an […]

  • BORIS JOHNSON: It would be insane for Britain to ban arms sales to Israel. The sooner we denounce the idea, the better

    If you want an example of the death wish of Western civilisation, I give you the current proposal from members of the British establishment that this country should ban arms sales to Israel.

  • Boris Johnson removed as prime minister because he didn’t eat a piece of cake, says Nadine Dorries

    Boris Johnson was only removed as prime minister because he didn’t eat a piece of cake, Nadine Dorries has claimed. The former Conservative MP was a guest on GB News on Sunday (14 April) to discuss her thoughts on Mr Johnson making a return to frontline politics. Speaking to students in Washington, the former prime minister refused to rule out a political comeback amid ongoing speculation about his future. Mr Johnson was forced out of Downing Street in 2022 following a series of scandals. Ms...

  • Mets Morning News: Mets rained out in Atlanta

    The Mets and Braves were rained out with the game rescheduled for September 26. The team transferred Kodai Senga to the 60-day IL which means his original return date of May 27 will now be pushed back. After transferring their ace to the 60-day, they called up Tyler Jay to take his spot on the 40-man roster. Jay had to battle a medical issue before finding his way back to baseball. With Senga not returning any time soon, how will the team continue to navigate his injury? Collectors Holdings,...

  • MLB Scores: Mets 9, Pirates 1—Mets sweep Pirates

    On a cloudy spring day at Citi Field, the Mets defeated the Pirates for their first sweep of the season. Luis Severino was on the mound and continued his strong start to the season, having his best performance yet as a Met. Going six innings for the first time in his short Mets’ career, Severino allowed just one unearned run, while striking out four batters. The one run Severino surrendered came in the third inning, where Henry Davis reached base on catchers interference. After allowing a hit...

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    Johnson & Johnson tops quarterly profit estimates as medical device sales jump

    The company is benefiting from a rebound in demand for nonurgent surgeries among older adults, who deferred those procedures during the Covid pandemic.

  • MLB Scores: Mets 8, Braves 7—Nimmo, Mets eclipse Braves

    On Monday, the country was treated to a rare and awe-inspiring sight, on that doesn’t come around often but, when it does, lets people rejoice and understand the beauty of existence. No, I’m not talking about the solar eclipse (well, not exclusively). I’m referring to the Mets defeating the Braves, which they did with in thrilling, come-from-behind fashion, 8-7. The Mets came into this game with losses in 11 of their last 13 games at Truist Park dating back to August 2022, but they found a way...