UK Economy Fell Into Recession; Ireland Urges Nations to Fund UNRWA

The UK economy entered a recession in the last three months of 2023. Labour says the government’s economic pledge has been left “in tatters.” Ireland calls for funding to a key United Nations aid agency to be resumed. But a former official says the agency needs to root out terrorists from their ranks. As defence ministers meet in Brussels, the head of NATO highlights the importance that all member states meet the defence target. Scientists say they may have found the secret to a better-tasting cup of tea.