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US puts £31bn tech ‘prosperity deal’ with Britain on ice

Pledge to invest billions in UK paused, with Washington citing lack of progress on trade barriers across pondThe US has paused its promised multi-billion-pound investment into British tech over trade disagreements, marking a serious setback in US-UK relations.The £31bn “prosperity deal”, hailed by K…

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Man who documented Uyghur camps in China may face removal from US after ICE arrest

Guan Heng, who filmed at sites in China of alleged rights violations against Muslim group, detained by ICE in AugustA Chinese man who left his country after filming at sites of alleged human rights violations against Uyghurs now faces the risk of removal from the United States, according to his lawy…

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Honduras election official says ‘disturbances’ preventing vote recount

Statement comes as regional body says no evidence of fraud in November vote that Trump-backed candidate Asfura leads.

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Around the world, anti-Jewish hate is growing. In Bondi, we see the tragic results | Dave Rich

After the latest in a series of deadly attacks on the global Jewish community, Jews are angry. And we have good reason to beDave Rich is director of policy at the Community Security TrustHeaton Park, Boulder, Washington DC – and now Bondi beach. Add the murders of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE and Ziv …

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Ukraine Claims First Strike by Underwater Drone on Russian Submarine

As it tries to demonstrate its continuing ability to fight, Ukraine said it had used drones to inflict serious damage on a Russian Kilo-class submarine at a Black Sea port.

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Scoop: White House scolded Netanyahu for violating Gaza ceasefire with strike

The White House sent a stern private message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressing that the killing of a top Hamas military commander over the weekend constituted a violation of the ceasefire agreement brokered by President Trump, two U.S. officials tell Axios. Why it matters: The a…

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Ukraine and US claim progress towards peace deal but divisions persist

Germany says Americans will provide security guarantees as Kyiv and Washington admit differences on territorial issues

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Brazilians protest against bill to reduce Bolsonaro's jail time

If passed, the bill would see the ex-president and others receive shorter sentences for coup-related crimes.

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Starmer admits questions about his leadership are ‘rife’

UK prime minister finishes 2025 with approval ratings at rock bottom and Labour languishing below 20 per cent in the polls

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Former Scottish secretary hits out at ‘humiliating’ sacking by Keir Starmer in reshuffle

Ian Murray says he has still not been given an explanation for his demotion to technology ministerUK politics live – latest updatesThe former Scottish secretary Ian Murray has hit out at the prime minister for his “humiliating” sacking, despite deciding to remain a minister in the government.In a ca…

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Europe’s efforts to undermine Trump’s plan on Ukraine may backfire

The European political elite still holds onto the belief that Ukraine can somehow prevail on the battlefield if funded.

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Pro-democracy HK tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted in national security trial

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EU Tightens Sanctions on Belarus After US Moves Woo Minsk

The European Union expanded sanctions against Belarus, just days after the US said it would lift restrictions on exports of potash from the country, underscoring diverging approaches to the close ally of Russia.

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Ukraine Steps Up Attacks on Russian Energy Assets in Caspian Sea

Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russia’s Caspian region, hitting energy production and refining assets, amid ongoing talks to clinch a peace deal.

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Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai’s Conviction Was Years in the Making

Jimmy Lai spent decades criticizing China’s rulers. He faces up to life in prison after a court found him guilty of national security crimes.

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China Starts Granting General Licenses for Rare Earths, EU Says

China has started granting licenses with lengthier terms to allow European companies to obtain critical minerals essential for industries including clean tech, automakers and defense contractors, the EU’s top trade official said.

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Cambodia warns displaced people, tourist hotspots at risk from Thai bombs

Thailand has for the first time targeted Siem Reap province, home to Cambodia's tourist hub Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh says.

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Romanians mount mass protests over judicial corruption

Demonstrations have run for fifth day in support of judges and prosecutors who denounced systemic abuse.

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South Korea indicts ex-leader Yoon over power plot provoking North

Jailed former president accused of a plot to provoke military aggression from North to help consolidate his rule.

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Video: Thousands in Brazil protest Bolsonaro ‘amnesty’ bill

Thousands of people protested against a bill that would reduce the prison sentence of former President, Jair Bolsonaro.