TRUMP100 Is there a rift brewing in the Special Relationship?
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Nov 12, 2025 Tom Clarke, Sky News' science and technology editor reporting from COP in Brazil, discusses the crucial climate talks and insights from indigenous communities in the Amazon. He shares a personal experience with the Kayapo tribe, highlighting their priorities for forest protection over American politics. The conversation also touches on California Governor Gavin Newsom stepping in for US leadership at COP, amid concerns about the US's absence shaping climate negotiations. Clarke's on-the-ground perspective sheds light on the urgency of global climate actions.
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UK Suspends Intelligence Over Caribbean Strikes
- The UK paused sharing intelligence on US strikes in the Caribbean because it believes the strikes may breach international law.
- That pause signals a rare erosion of trust within Five Eyes and complicates joint operations.
Legality Shapes Alliance Reliability
- Bombing vessels in international waters raises questions about legality and allied reliability.
- Allies may grow uneasy if the US appears to pick and choose legal standards during military actions.
Carrier Presence Raises Regime-Change Risks
- The USS Gerald Ford's deployment near Venezuela heightens concerns about potential US escalation.
- Questions about legal grounds for regime change amplify allied unease and demand scrutiny.