Tory mayor hits out at Braverman's 'cack-handed' LGBT+ comments

Former minister describes aid cut as ‘shameful’

Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell describes the government’s decision to cut international aid to 0.3% of GDP as “shameful” and “wrong”. The former international development secretary says he was “astonished” to hear about the decision, which will fund extra defence spending, insisting “there are many other ways you can raise that money”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Badenoch suggests 'repurposing' aid budget to boost defence

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says UK defence spending should go beyond a target of 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, suggesting "short-term repurposing" of some of the 0.5% dedicated to development aid. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

CUTS: Badenoch speech

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch delivers a foreign policy speech in Westminster Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories 'disappointed' US didn't back UN Ukraine motion

The Conservatives have voiced disappointment at the US decision not to support a UN resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine – even though it was co-sponsored by the UK. However, Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins says it is still important to support President Trump in his wish to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict, despite the US siding with Russia in last night’s vote. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Suella Braverman arrives in Washington wearing MAGA cap

Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman tells Channel 4 News she is “very grateful” for her invite to Donald Trump’s inauguration as she arrives in Washington DC wearing a MAGA cap alongside right-wing commentator and former actor Laurence Fox. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Thousands protest in Argentina against President Milei's controversial statements

Protesters in Argentina denounced President Javier Milei's controversial remarks against feminism and LGBTQ+ rights, calling them 'cancers to be eradicated.'

Trump's Crackdown On LGBTQI+ Comes Into Effect | CDC Websites, Data Taken Down Amid Executive Orders

Several U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) websites and datasets related to HIV, LGBTQ issues, youth health behaviors, and more were removed following an executive order from President Donald Trump. The order mandates the elimination of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and directs the government to recognize only two sexes: male and female. A memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, issued on January 29, instructs federal agencies to remove “all outward-facing media,” including websites and social media accounts, that promote or reflect gender ideology by 5 p.m. Friday. #trump #donaldtrump #trumpexecutiveorders #lgbtqi+ #lgbt #Gay #Lesbian #usGays #usnews Also Read Marco Rubio Highlights Trump's Genuine Interest in Greenland and Panama Canal Due to China Threats :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/rubio-trump-greenland-panama-canal-china-concerns-011-4058145.html?ref=DMDesc Trump's Controversial Claims Linking Diversity Hiring to DC Plane Crash Under Scrutiny :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-blames-dei-for-dc-plane-crash-011-4058133.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Freezes Federal Funding, Creating Confusion Across US Government Agencies :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-orders-federal-funding-freeze-us-government-panic-011-4056039.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.102~

Denzel Washington, Ralph Lauren and more receive the highest US civilian honour from Joe Biden

President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.