Politico - Europe (17 minutes ago)
What do Marine Le Pen, Yanis Varoufakis and Donald Trump have in common? More than you'd think. In this episode of EU Confidential, host Sarah Wheaton breaks down the court decision that could end Le Pen's political career as well as the fallout for France's far right. With POLITICO's Clea Caulcutt giving us the latest […]
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BRUSSELS — At least a third of EU countries support a German-led plan to allow the U.K. and Canada to take part in a scheme for common purchases of weapons. EU ambassadors on Thursday discussed a plan to offer countries €150 billion in cheap loans to spend on defense, but the Berlin-led effort to include […]
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John Harris on how music helped him connect with his autistic son JamesWhen James was a child, he loved playing songs over and over. I Am the Walrus, by the Beatles. Autobahn, by Kraftwerk."He hears emotion in music. I know that for a fact,” James's father the Guardian journalist John Harris tells Helen Pidd. Continue reading...
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LSPH chief executive announces 'groundbreaking proposal' intended to grow international rail travel from the UK Cross-Channel train services serving new destinations will be cheaper to run under a scheme to grow international rail travel from the UK.London St Pancras Highspeed (LSPH), which owns and operates the railway and stations from the...
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Dr Amy Orben says there are no 'one-size-fits-all answers' given importance of access to online informationA leading academic tasked by the UK government with reviewing the effects of smartphones on teenagers has suggested blanket bans are "unrealistic and potentially detrimental”.Amy Orben, from the University of Cambridge, will lead the work on...
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A man, a woman and five children got out unharmed from blaze that took hold of terraced house in Prescot overnightA 13-year-old girl has died in a house fire near Liverpool.The blaze was found in the first-floor rear bedroom of a mid-terraced house in Kingsway, Prescot late on Wednesday evening, Merseyside police said. Continue reading...
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Economists say levies of between 10% and 50% have dramatically added to the risk of a worldwide downturnGlobal financial markets have been plunged into turmoil as Donald Trump's escalating trade war knocked trillions of dollars off the value of the world's biggest companies and heightened fears of a US recession.As world leaders reacted to the US...
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured nervous NATO allies on Thursday of Washington's commitment but urged them to massively ramp up defense spending. The call comes as Donald Trump sows doubt over alliance security, engages Russia on Ukraine, and escalates trade tensions with new tariffs.
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The US Department of State and vice president have made comments on UK law in recent weeks.
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A new Tory group is looking to bring the party together on Europe after the divisions of the Brexit years.
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London St Pancras Highspeed, the former HS1, aims to attract more train companies and encourage extra Eurostar services
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Scheme introduced by Conservative government 'comprehensively failed', report finds
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Physio Steve Harris says villagers in Flamstead can finally breathe easy after weeks of swooping attacks by the bird of prey
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Academics called on GPs to 'better target' antibiotics for those at highest need after analysing data on millions of prescriptions.
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Experts have issued a call to action to tackle problem drinking.
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The scheme could be expanded to other parts of the country if it proves a success.
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Passengers 'able to depart for Europe 15 minutes after arriving at station'
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The environmental awards will take place in Rio de Janeiro in November
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The London Vegetable Orchestra is the UK's only ensemble to use instruments made of hand-crafted local vegetables.
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A man, a woman and five children escaped unharmed from the terraced house in Prescot, Merseyside.
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Paul Fisher, who was elected a Labour councillor in the West End in 2022, said: 'Sadiq Khan has failed London'
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Labour former minister Anneliese Dodds warned 'there are many other canaries choking down the coal mine'.
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Ibec's first assessment of current measures projects a loss of between four and six billion euro in trade in the short term.
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Trump slapped a 10% tariff on most US imports and much higher levies on dozens of other countries
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The Solong and the anchored tanker Stena Immaculate collided off the East Yorkshire coast on March 10.
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An Irish Cabinet minister has compared US President Donald Trump's tariff regime to the circumstances which precipitated the Great Depression.
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The US may not have understood the complexity of tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals when it was first suggested, the Irish premier Micheal Martin has said.
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Variety reported that Cruise spoke from a stage at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
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The Parole Board recommended William Dunlop be moved but Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood blocked the transfer.
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Judges who convicted Marine Le Pen on embezzlement charges and banned the far-right politician from public office for five years have faced death threats since the sentencing earlier this week. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Andrew Smith, lecturer in liberal arts at Queen Mary, University of London. He says that the ramping up of rhetoric...
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Washington has switched off a satellite transmitting the US-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty into Russia, chief executive Stephen Capus said Thursday. Although the station won a temporary restraining order against US President Donald Trump's funding freeze, it is still waiting to receive the $77 million it needs to keep running until October.
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Northern Ireland MP Sorcha Eastwood told the House of Commons how she was targeted by Andrew Tate and his followers for speaking out against Elon Musk online. Eastwood spoke to MPs during a debate on digital platforms' impact on democracy in which she shared her own experience with online hate and death threats. 'We have seen a deliberate,...
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US president imposes two-tier rate on island of Ireland, raising concerns over impact on 1998 peace pactTrump's tariffs: the full listDonald Trump's tariff plan could undermine the Brexit deal between the EU and the UK for trading arrangements in Northern Ireland, a highly sensitive agreement designed to maintain the 1998 peace pact.As part of the...
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Jonathan Reynolds tells MPs he is keeping 'all options on the table' after Trump's announcement of import taxes on British goodsThe UK has launched a formal process to retaliate against Donald Trump's tariffs if it does not secure a trade deal with the US, the business secretary has said.Jonathan Reynolds told the Commons he was taking the first...
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Steve Harris, 40, throws cage over belligerent bird in his garden after it stalked him while he was out joggingA hawk that has been terrorising male residents of a Hertfordshire village for weeks has been captured by a local man after it stalked him through the village while he was jogging.Dozens of villagers in Flamstead, near Luton, have reported...
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Churches fear new tax rules will put major restoration programmes at listed places of worship in jeopardyA 500-year-old Grade I listed church in Totnes, Devon, is one of thousands facing a financial blow after the government effectively imposed VAT on major repair and restoration programmes.Until last week, major repair programmes at listed places...
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Police watchdog says video footage shows David Joyce, 38, running towards officers with a knifeA man shot dead by armed officers at Milton Keynes railway station has been named by the police watchdog as 38-year-old David Joyce.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which has launched an investigation into the incident, said body-worn...
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The Conservative Party leader said last month that achieving net zero by 2050 is "impossible”.
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We spoke to Rain Newton-Smith, who's chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry about the government's current response to Donald Trump's tariffs.
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The late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed is known across the world as one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders.
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The final whistle is about to sound for England's first purpose built football stadium.
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Scrambling to limit the "dire" consequences of sweeping new US tariffs, the EU on Thursday told President Donald Trump the door remained open for trade talks -- while threatening retaliation like targeting US Big Tech if negotiations fail. FRANCE 24's David Keating reports from Brussels.
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Physio Steve Harris says villagers in Flamstead can finally breathe easy after weeks of swooping attacks by the bird of prey
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Figen Murray campaigned for the law change in memory of her 29-year-old son Martyn Hett.
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Senior figures in Ireland's Government have expressed hope for a negotiated settlement to mitigate the impact of US tariffs.
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UK chancellor Rachel Reeves dismissed idea of launching tax later in bid to 'maximise revenue', Treasury documents reveal
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Exporters from cars to whisky hit, while economists warn of growth impact
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The country is expected to be warmer than holiday hotspots such as Marbella and Ibiza.
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While divorce rumours have been grumbling, neither of the pair has officially confirmed the break-up
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The UK could retaliate against US tariffs through a wide range of measures
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The S&P 500 was plummeting about 4% shortly after markets opened, hitting the lowest level since September.
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Think tank says revenues from visitors' hotel stays could help fund arts and culture across the capital
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Ministers are considering how to secure an agreement that might exempt Britain from Trump's tariffsUK ministers are redoubling their efforts to agree a trade deal with Donald Trump after he announced sweeping 10% tariffs on British exports to the US.Downing Street has said talks were at an "advanced stage” and officials have indicated that the...
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PM says measures mark 'the beginning of a new era' for trade and the global economyInternet safety campaigners have expressed alarm about reports that the Online Safety Act could be reviewed as part of the economic deal the UK is negotiating with the US.According to a Politico report, quoting unnamed sources who have been briefed on what is in the...
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Under the scheme, drugmakers discount the price of medicines sold in bulk to the healthcare system
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After weeks of cosying up to Donald Trump, the UK has still been hit with 10% tariffs on exports to the US, which is bad news for the economy and the public finances. So, how tough could things get for Britain? And how should Keir Starmer's government respond? John Harris asks the former UK ambassador to the US Kim Darroch and the Guardian...
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Britain gets off comparatively lightly but US president's action could still cost billions in lost growthDonald Trump has hit the UK with tariffs of 10% on exports to the US as he ignited a global trade war that could wipe billions off economic growth.The US president accused other nations, including allies, of "looting, pillaging, raping and...
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People urged not to light fires as crews attend outbreaks in Stirling and Dunbartonshire and on Dorset heathlandWildfires are continuing to burn across the UK, with the emergency services warning of an "extreme” risk caused by the warmer weather.Crews in Scotland have been dealing with a large grass fire at Gartur Moss in Port of Menteith,...
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UK's statistics agency scales down work in key public policy areas in response to budget constraints
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Decision shows wider application of landmark fossil fuel court ruling that stopped an oil and gas project
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Also in this week's newsletter, regional disparities in the government's 'growth spending'
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Costs have fallen because fewer hotels are being used and migrant returns have risen sharply
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Banking regulator finds 60 out of 267 banks have insufficient US dollar funding to cover exposures in the currency
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The US president unsuccessfully sued Orbis Business Intelligence over allegations included in the so-called Steele dossier.
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Nicholas Glass, 33, was looking after his brother's dogs while he was in hospital but suffered fatal injuries caused by dog bites, an inquest heard.
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Inspector Thomas Kettleborough, 35, was caught by officers from the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit.
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The Cessna aircraft will ferry everything from critically ill patients to coffee bean harvests across Papua New Guinea.
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More than 150,000 people are due to attend the three-day race meet.
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The actor is suing The Guardian's publisher, Guardian News and Media, over seven articles and a podcast.
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Physio Steve Harris says villagers in Flamstead can finally breathe easy after weeks of swooping attacks by the bird of prey
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David Joyce was shot at close range after running towards officers with a knife in his hand, the IOPC said.
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The Prime Minister was joined by his deputy Angela Rayner and Labour chairwoman Ellie Reeves.
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The US president has imposed tariffs on a number of tiny territories, some of which do not even have human inhabitants.
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The Samarkand Climate Conference will provide an opportunity to identify mutually acceptable solutions for climate adaptation, draw global attention to regional environmental challenges and strengthen multilateral cooperation, Akramjon Nematov and Azamat Sulimanov write.
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Transport secretary Heidi Alexander grants consent to London's fourth-biggest airport to allow potential 32m passengers a yearLuton airport will be allowed to almost double in capacity after the government overruled planning inspectors who recommended blocking the scheme on environmental grounds.The transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, granted a...
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Miami billionaire couple part with triptych by late abstract expressionist that previously hung in their bedroomTate Modern has announced its most significant single donation in more than 50 years, a monumental triptych by the American abstract expressionist Joan Mitchell that she named after her German shepherd dog, Iva.The huge 6-metre work,...
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PM uses launch of Labour local election campaign to attack Nigel Farage over past comments about Russian leaderKeir Starmer has accused Reform UK of "fawning over Putin” as the prime minister used the launch of Labour's local election campaign to attack Nigel Farage repeatedly over his past comments about the Russian leader.With Labour viewing...
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Mutual reports increase from £28m to £161m, but says ministers 'layering costs' on retailers could hit high streetsThe Co-operative Group plans to open at least a further 120 grocery shops this year after profits rose more than fivefold, but told the government that "layering costs” on retailers could hit high streets and communities.The...
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Duke of Sussex says he hopes Charity Commission will 'unveil the truth' about governance of SentebalePrince Harry has launched a thinly veiled attack on the chair of the Sentebale charity he founded two decades ago for telling "blatant lies”, as an inquiry was launched into claims about the organisation's governance.In a statement issued in...
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Lord Weir is chairing a public inquiry into former Dundee-based neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel who left dozens of patients with life-changing injuries.
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Nearly two tonnes of animal by-products were uncovered by Southwark Council at a property in Walworth in September 2020
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Hani Hicham Abou El Kheir was killed in January 2013 after being attacked with meat cleavers and knives while walking through a Pimlico estate
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The GAA official was murdered in 1997 by loyalists.
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Dmitrii Ovsiannikov is facing seven counts of circumventing sanctions in the UK.
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Deputy head says reduced timetable leaves up to 50 pupils waiting for a bus
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The man was detained in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Labour former minister Anneliese Dodds warned 'there are many other canaries choking down the coal mine'.
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Jim Hewitt, 75, was left soaked in blood when the bird swooped on him during a trip to the shop
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Several trustees have left the charity in a dispute with its chairwoman, Sophie Chandauka.
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Wave of theft is adding to raft of cost pressures on retail industry
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Project includes a new terminal but not another runway and will see passenger capacity almost double to 32mn
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The university has been struggling with a £35 million deficit.
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The latest tariffs from the Trump administration have sent shockwaves across the world
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British holidaymakers are on high alert as Storm Nuria triggers red warnings across popular destinations. Find out if your travel plans are affected
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Christopher Allen, 61, collided with Adeline Stuart-Watt, 33, as she was crossing a road in Essex on foot having dismounted her bicycle, police said.
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The Foreign Secretary said Nato allies should put more economic pressure on Russia.
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Hugo Boss flip flops also had DNA of 'Breaking Bad' drug dealer Anthony Saunderson found at Kerri Pegg's home
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RAF pilot Richard Woods, 40, killed a family in a head-on collision near Tebay, Cumbria, last October.
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Miriam Payne and Jess Rowe will aim to row from Peru to Australia.
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The First Minister said it was important to remember the sacrifices of the past while war rages on in parts of the world today.
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Mayor's video acknowledges Muslim Londoners' anguish over the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza, as Israel claims figures are unreliable
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By snubbing the new console, fans are hoping Nintendo will slash the price like it did with another faltering device back in 2011
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The Local Government Association said councils in England were facing a funding gap of more than £8 billion by 2028/29.
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They've been fighting for justice for eight years. This morning the families of two young people who took their own lives inside Scotland's largest young offenders institute, finally met the head of the Scottish Prison Service.
ReadPolitico - Europe (12 hours ago)
"Liberation Day” arrived at the White House and President Donald Trump, as promised, slapped sweeping tariffs on the world. But what comes next may be less predictable — especially for tech. From the TikTok sale to digital services taxes, tech issues are now a bargaining chip as countries negotiate with the Trump administration to ease […]
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Vice-minister Liao Min speaking as renminbi green bond launched in London
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The broadcaster and former footballer said he 'hated training' and never foresaw a career in coaching.
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service warned a 'very high to extreme' risk of wildfire remains in place across Scotland until Monday.
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Several trustees have left the charity in a dispute with its chairwoman, Sophie Chandauka.
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Police launched an investigation when Andrew Searle and Dawn Kerr died at their home in the south of France
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Luton was the UK's fifth busiest airport last year, with 16.9 million passengers travelling on 132,000 flights
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The missing wheel was only noticed after the plane landed at Belfast City Airport on October 31 2023.
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More than 150,000 people are due to attend the three-day race meet.
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Dmitrii Ovsiannikov is facing seven counts of circumventing sanctions in the UK.
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RAF pilot Richard Woods, 40, killed a family in a head-on collision near Tebay, Cumbria, last October.
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Micheal Martin said he is concerned about the impact on investments and jobs in Ireland, the EU and across the world.
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Jonathan Reynolds has urged MPs to keep calm as the government gauges its response to Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on countries around the world, including the UK. Reynolds said the UK had launched consultations with businesses and would be open to a trade deal with the US on favourable termsTrump's tariffs: the full listWhat Trump's...
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Stella Creasy has likened politicians 'celebrating' the 10% tariff levied by the Trump administration on imports from the UK compared with the 20% imposed on those from EU countries to someone celebrating a mugger who only takes their wallet but not their watch. In a speech in parliament, Creasy also said Conservative MPs who praised the decision...
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Reece Galbraith, 33, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in blast from gas canisters used to make cannabis sweetsA huge house explosion that killed two people including a seven-year-old boy was the result of a dangerous and criminal drug lab making cannabis gummy sweets using 100 gas canisters, a court has heard.Details of the causes of the blast in the...
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Application, submitted by Cranswick, would have created one of the largest industrial poultry and pig units in EuropeA megafarm that would have reared almost 900,000 chickens and pigs at any one time has been blocked by councillors in Norfolk over climate change and environmental concerns.Councillors on King's Lynn and West Norfolk borough council...
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UK government body's interim report says visibility before Solong struck Stena Immaculate was reported as 'patchy'An oil tanker and cargo ship that collided in the North Sea had no "dedicated lookouts” at the time of the incident, which took place in"patchy” visibility, investigators have said.A US-chartered oil tanker, the Stena Immaculate,...
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Police launched an investigation when Andrew Searle and Dawn Kerr died at their home in the south of France
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The Bill was first laid before Parliament in September.
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London's FTSE 100 experienced a sharp decline on opening, falling 122.4 points – or 1.4 per cent – in the first few minutes of trading
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Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others.
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The missing wheel was only noticed after the plane landed at Belfast City Airport on October 31 2023.
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