What do China and the UK want from each other?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's warm welcome on a visit to China this week marks a thaw in icy relations with Beijing.
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Iran says ready for ‘fair’ talks with US but not ‘under shadow of threats’
Iran's foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.
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After Trump call, Russia agrees to pause attacks on Kyiv amid cold spell
The Kremlin says it’s agreed to halt attacks on Kyiv and nearby towns until February 1, after a request from the US.
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US protesters begin nationwide strike as DOJ launches Pretti killing probe
Protesters call for 'no work, no school, no shopping' in response to Trump's deadly immigration enforcement crackdown.
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What’s next for Venezuela?
We explore what's in store for Venezuela after the capture of President Maduro by US personnel in Caracas.
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Rafah reopening set for Sunday as Israel continues to block aid
Israel says it will reopen the Rafah crossing on Sunday after nearly two years.
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ISIL claims responsibility for Niger airport attack
Claim comes after military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani accused France, Benin, Ivory coast of involvement in the attack.
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Confusion grows over state of US-Iran negotiations
The US and Iran both say they want a diplomatic solution to their standoff and regional players are increasingly active.
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Guterres warns UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls on member states to address unpaid dues and overhaul world body's financial rules.
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US Department of Justice releases 3 million new Epstein documents
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says Friday's release fulfills a requirement established by congressional law.
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Bombardier stock dives on Trump threats of 50% tariff on Canadian planes
Trump threatened decertifying Bombardier's planes and slapping new tariffs if Canada did not certify rival US planes.
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US judge rules Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty in CEO killing case
Judge rules out capital punishment, but 27-year-old still faces federal stalking charges and state-level murder charges.
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Vonn says Winter Olympics comeback dream ‘not over’ despite injury in crash
Final pre-Winter Olympics race cancelled after Lindsey Vonn's crash but US star hopes to recover from injury sustained.
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South Africa orders expulsion of Israeli envoy, declared persona non grata
South Africa accuses Israeli representative of 'gross abuse of diplomatic privilege' as Israel orders reciprocal move.
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Journalist Don Lemon arrested in connection to Minnesota ICE protest
Press freedom groups decry arrest of former CNN anchor as lawyer pledges to fight charges 'vigorously'.
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MSF says it will not hand over staff details to Israeli authorities
Medical charity says will not provide Israeli authorities with personal details of its staff in Palestinian territory.
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Can Trump’s ‘madman theory’ reshape Iran and the Middle East?
The 'madman theory' aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.
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Why has Burkina Faso banned political parties, and what’s next?
It's the latest of several measures that rights groups say are shrinking the civic space in the Sahel nation.
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Djokovic beats Sinner as history and Alcaraz await in Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic stuns reigning two-time champion Jannik Sinner to set up Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz.
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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as Fed chair
Nomination comes as Trump heaps pressure on Powell to cut interest rates; Warsh to face challenging Senate confirmation.
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US-Iran tensions: The diplomatic scramble to prevent a war
Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.
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Zverev slams Alcaraz timeout after loss in longest Australian Open semi
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beat Germany's Alexander Zverev over five hours but the latter is upset by officiating of injury.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy invites Putin to Kyiv for talks
Ukraine and Russia held US-mediated discussions in Abu Dhabi last week with another meeting scheduled for Sunday.
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Is Israel’s current path setting it on course for collapse?
Political polarisation, economic strain and emigration challenge Israel's future as a secure and sustainable state.
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Pep Guardiola renews public support for Palestine at charity event
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wore a keffiyeh and condemned global silence of Palestinian children's suffering.
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