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• Boeing announced a $18 billion multiyear contract award from the U.S. Department of Defense for development and production of advanced air-to-air missile systems, representing one of the largest defense contracts awarded in the past year. • The program spans eight years and includes approximately 2,000 advanced missiles, supporting air superiority initiatives for the U.S. Air Force and allied nations. • The contract award marks a significant boost to Boeing's defense and space segment, which has faced revenue headwinds from commercial aircraft production challenges, and provides revenue visibility through 2034.

Younger conservatives say they are disappointed by Donald Trump’s decision to launch war against Iran. Key US politics stories from 29 MarchA generational divide over the Iran war has emerged between older attendees and their political heirs at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas, as the group’s leaders pleaded for unity ahead of a challenging midterm election year for Republicans.Younger conservatives spoke of disappointment and even “betrayal” over Donald Trump’s launch of strikes against Iran, saying that the president’s actions run counter to his many pledges to oppose foreign entanglements. Continue reading...

• Younger conservatives at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas express betrayal over President Trump's Iran war, clashing with his America-first promises, while older attendees defend it as a pragmatic response to threats. • A Pew Research Center survey shows nearly 80% of Republicans approve of Trump's war handling overall, but support drops among younger Republicans and conservative-leaning independents who gained Trump support in 2024. • Critics like Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly oppose the conflict; attendee Joseph Bolick, a 30-year-old veteran, withdrew support citing economic suffering and focus on foreign wars.

• Younger conservatives at CPAC in Grapevine, Texas, expressed betrayal over Trump's Iran strikes, clashing with his America-first stance, while older attendees defend as pragmatic. • Some young voters report slipping support amid troop deployment fears; media figures divided ahead of midterms. • Split underscores challenges for Republican unity on foreign policy.

His remarks come as foreign secretary Yvette Cooper meets her counterparts at a G7 meeting in FranceHello and welcome to the UK politics blog, follow along to get the latest updates.Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper is in France today for the meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Vaux-de-Cernay, near Paris, where she is expected to speak with US secretary of state Marco Rubio. On top of the agenda is the conflict in the Middle East, with reports suggesting Rubio will ask ministers for help reopening the strait of Hormuz.Starmer is visiting a school in London this morning, as new government guidance advices parents to limit screen time for children under the age of five to one hour a day, while under-twos should not be watching screens alone.Peter Mandelson will reportedly be asked to hand over messages from his personal phone as part of the government’s disclosure of documents related to his appointment as UK ambassador to the US. The government has so far only had access to his work phone. Starmer told Sky News that he “beats himself up” over Mandelson’s appointment, saying it was a mistake he would never repeat. Continue reading...

Global heating consistent with current projections would cost average millennial $130,000 and $165,000 for gen Z, according to Deloitte modellingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe next generation of Australian workers will cop a $185,000 bill over their lifetimes if the country does not act more urgently to address the climate crisis, according to new modelling by a team of young economists at Deloitte.The new report finds that global heating consistent with the current projections would cost the average millennial approximately $130,000 over the rest of their lives, increasing to $165,000 for gen Z. Continue reading...

Labor should urge Australians to rethink purpose of super, Tracey Burton says, so country’s $4tn in superannuation could help plug funding shortfallsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor should more actively encourage wealthier Australians to spend more of their superannuation on their own care, an industry leader says, to help free up capacity in the struggling system to protect elderly people without means.Tracey Burton, the chief executive of Uniting NSW and ACT, will tell an industry event next week that some wealthier people believe they are entitled to fully publicly funded aged care – even while they maintain large superannuation balances with the intention of leaving the money to their next generation. Continue reading...