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MPs warn that UK agreements with Donald Trump are ‘built on sand’

Exclusive: UK government’s ‘naive belief’ that Trump is a good faith actor ‘could cost UK taxpayer billions’, says health select committee chair Ministers and senior MPs have warned that the UK’s agreements with Donald Trump are “built on sand” after the Guardian established that the deal to avoid d…

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From Nvidia to OpenAI, Silicon Valley woos Westminster as ex-politicians take tech firm roles

Commons committee monitoring revolving door that gave jobs to George Osborne, Nick Clegg and Tony BlairWhen the billionaire chief executive of AI chipmaker Nvidia threw a party in central London for Donald Trump’s state visit in September, the power imbalance between Silicon Valley and British polit…

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House Rejects Measure to Bar Strikes Inside Venezuela

The Democratic measure was defeated mostly along party lines, along with another resolution that would have halted the military’s escalating campaign of boat attacks.

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Gold Steady Near Record High as Traders Watch US Data, Venezuela

Gold steadied near a record high, as investors tracked mounting tensions in Venezuela and waited for US inflation data.

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United Kingdom to rejoin Erasmus programme in 2027

While the UK may never rejoin the European Union, it has now been confirmed that the country will return to the Erasmus program it left during Brexit. This means EU students can study in the UK without major bureaucratic hurdles, and British students will have the same opportunities to study across …

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Myanmar's military charges hundreds with breaking election law as voting date nears

Myanmar's military government has charged over 200 people with violating the country's strict election law ahead of a general election at the end of this month

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Cut green spending to make UK ready for war, Tories say

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says defence "must be the first priority of any government".

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Is The Erasmus Student Scheme Worth The Money?

Government announces return to Erasmus study scheme in 2027.

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Analysis: Yemen’s future after the separatist STC’s expansion eastwards

Shifts in Hadramout and al-Mahra intensify Yemen's fragmentation, risking further economic and political instability.

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Venezuelan Navy Escorts Vessels After Trump’s Blockade Threat

The Venezuelan government was said to have ordered the escort, according to two people familiar with the matter. It was not immediately clear whether the vessels were subject to U.S. sanctions.

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What action is Trump taking against Venezuela’s oil industry?

The US president wants a blockade of oil tankers under sanctions to stop them entering and leaving VenezuelaAnalysis: Maduro says the real reason for Trump’s fixation is oil – is he right?Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, and his government in a major es…

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Winter storms cause war-damaged buildings to collapse in Gaza

Heavy rain and strong winds are causing buildings weakened by Israeli bombardment to collapse across Gaza.

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Ukraine's defense minister warns Europe: Act now

Europe must quickly acknowledge a "new reality" in which it must "take responsibility for its own security," Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said at the Washington edition of the Aspen Security Forum."After decades of sleep," he added, "hesitation is a luxury Europe cannot afford."Why it ma…

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Afghanistan under Taliban a “society of gender apartheid”

"The Taliban now post guards at UN offices to prevent women from going to their jobs."

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Nato pledge to increase defence spending is Trump's biggest foreign policy success, Rutte tells BBC

The Nato chief said Nato countries' pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defence is Donald Trump's "biggest foreign policy success".

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India's Modi visits Ethiopia and calls for renewed bilateral relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a strategic relationship with Ethiopia during his first visit to the country

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Venezuela's Navy Begins Escorting Ships as U.S. Threatens Blockade

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Belgian politicians and finance bosses targeted by Russian intelligence over seized assets

Exclusive: Key figures at frozen assets depository among targets of intimidation campaign, say European intelligence agenciesBelgian politicians and senior finance executives have been subject to a campaign of intimidation orchestrated by Russian intelligence aimed at persuading the country to block…

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Breaking down Trump's claims amid blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers

President Trump announced a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers leaving or entering Venezuela. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Charlie D'Agata have more details.

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How Israel's 'yellow line' is dividing Gaza with deadly consequences – video explainer

Israel military chief, Eyal Zamir, announced on Monday that the 'yellow line', drawn up by the October ceasefire plan, was a 'new border' for Israel. This line has become a lethal boundary, preventing Palestinians entering an area representing 58% of their territory. The Guardian's chief Middle East…