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Meghan Markle May Return to the U.K. This Summer as Security Review Advances
The Duchess of Sussex is poised for her first visit to Britain in nearly four years, contingent on renewed security arrangements ahead of the Invictus Games countdown
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Prince Harry’s High Court Battle With Daily Mail Publisher Begins in London
The Duke of Sussex and six co-claimants allege decades of unlawful information gathering by Associated Newspapers as the trial opens, spotlighting press practices and media accountability in the United Kingdom
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UK Prime Minister Starmer Rebukes Trump’s Greenland Tariff Strategy as Transatlantic Tensions Rise
Starmer tells President Trump that threatening tariffs on NATO allies over Greenland is ‘completely wrong’ amid escalating dispute over US ambitions for the Arctic territory
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Prince Harry’s Last Press Case in UK Court Signals Potential Turning Point in Media and Royal Relations
The Duke of Sussex returns to London for the final phase of his long-running legal fight with UK tabloids as discussions of royal reconciliation persist amid family estrangement
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Italian Authorities Uncover Transnational Network Accused of Raising Millions for Hamas Financing Linked to October 7 Attack
Nine suspects are detained in Italy in a major counter-terrorism operation over alleged diversion of charitable funds to Hamas and associated entities with ties extending across Europe including links to the United Kingdom
British Prison Hunger Strike Ends After Government Blocks Israeli Arms Firm’s UK Deal
Three activists conclude a prolonged hunger protest as the UK rejects a major military contract for an Israeli defence company, meeting a core demand of the strikers
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Retires Amid Backlash Over Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban
Senior UK police leader steps down after a watchdog report found flawed intelligence and excessive risk assessments underpinning the exclusion of Israeli football supporters
UK Reaffirms That Greenland’s Future Is Decided by Denmark and Greenland as Tensions With Trump Escalate
British government declares its position on Arctic sovereignty ‘non-negotiable’ amid US tariff threats tied to Donald Trump’s Greenland overtures
Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Sparks EU Response and Risks Deep Transatlantic Rift
European Union capitals weigh triggering €93 billion in counter-tariffs as President Trump’s threat to levy duties over Greenland sovereignty escalates tensions with NATO allies
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Trump’s Tariff Escalation Presents Complex Challenges for the UK Economy
President Trump’s threatened tariffs on British exports could disrupt trade, weaken growth prospects and create uncertainty for UK businesses amid broader transatlantic tensions
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ChatGPT to Begin Showing Ads Inside Conversations as OpenAI Seeks New Revenue
OpenAI will test advertising in ChatGPT for free and low-cost users, marking a major shift in how the AI platform is funded and experienced
Elon Musk’s xAI Advances AI Safety Measures as Legal Challenge Highlights Industry Boundaries
xAI fortifies safeguards on its Grok AI platform amid a lawsuit, reinforcing its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence
Surging AI Data Centers Strain U.S. Power Grid and Prompt Federal Action
Rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers is driving electricity demand and higher costs, prompting the Trump administration and state officials to seek grid reforms
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Mass Protests Erupt in Denmark and Greenland Against Trump’s Push for U.S. Control of Arctic Territory
Denmark organized demonstrators rally across Nuuk and Danish cities to defend Greenland’s sovereignty in response to U.S. demands and tariff threats. But in fact, many Greenlanders wouldn’t mind to become US state rather then under Denma...
EU Capitals Alarmed by Proposed ‘Membership-Lite’ Pathway for Ukraine’s Accession
Brussels’s draft reform to expedite Kyiv’s entry into the European Union through a two-tier model has unsettled member states and candidate countries
France Calls on EU to Deploy Powerful Trade Retaliation as Trump Announces Greenland-Linked Tariffs
Paris urges the European Union to activate its strongest trade defence mechanism in response to tariff threats tied to U.S. ambitions in Greenland
Syria and Kurdish Forces Agree Ceasefire as Government Reasserts Control
Damascus and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces agree to halt fighting after government advances in northeast Syria, marking a pivotal step in ending years of conflict
Global Spirits Producers Grapple with Unprecedented Oversupply as Demand Falters
Major distillers confront record stockpiles of unsold whisky, cognac and tequila amid weakening consumer demand and economic headwinds
EU Readies Massive Tariffs in Response to Trump’s Greenland Trade Threat
Brussels prepares a €93 billion retaliation plan and considers broader market restrictions as transatlantic tensions escalate over Greenland policy
GDP Growth Remains the Most Telling Barometer of Britain’s Economic Health
Gross Domestic Product figures and related data offer the clearest current snapshot of the UK economy amid mixed performance indicators
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Stay Away as Prince Harry Visits London Amid Lingering Rift
Senior royals schedule separate engagements during the Duke of Sussex’s UK trip, highlighting ongoing family tensions
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Britain Braces for Colder Weather and Snow Risk as Temperatures Set to Plunge
Met Office forecast signals a battle between Atlantic systems and cold easterly air with the potential for wintry conditions later this month
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Mass Protests Erupt as UK Nears Decision on China’s ‘Mega Embassy’ in London
London sees spirited demonstrations and political pushback ahead of a critical January twentieth deadline on the largest proposed Chinese diplomatic complex in Europe
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Prince Harry to Return to UK to Testify in High-Profile Media Trial Against Associated Newspapers
The Duke of Sussex is set to give evidence in London next week as legal action against a major British publisher enters a critical phase
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Keir Starmer Rejects Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat as ‘Completely Wrong’
British prime minister rebukes U.S. tariff plans tied to Greenland dispute, reaffirming NATO cooperation and allied sovereignty
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Fourteen Arrested After Clashes at Iranian Embassy Protest in London as Flag Removed
UK police detain multiple demonstrators following an act of defiance against Iran’s regime symbol amid solidarity rallies over unrest in Iran
Britain Faces Pressure to Ratify High Seas Treaty or Risk Exclusion from Ocean COP Summit
Environmental groups urge London to finalise ratification of the landmark ocean protection pact now in force to secure a role at the first Conference of Parties
UK Commentary Alleges Use of Chemical Agents Against Iranian Protesters Amid Deadly Crackdown
Former British official cites unverified report suggesting toxic substances used on demonstrators as unrest in Iran continues under heavy state force
Trump Orders Ten Percent Tariff on Eight European Nations to Press Greenland Deal
U.S. President announces import duties from February first as leverage to pursue Greenland acquisition, straining transatlantic relations
China Flies High-Altitude Surveillance Drone Into Taiwan Airspace in Escalatory Move
Beijing’s unmanned aircraft briefly entered Taiwanese sovereign airspace over Pratas Island, highlighting rising tensions and defence challenges
Mass Demonstration in Havana Condemns U.S. Military Action in Venezuela and Honors Cuban Officers
Tens of thousands of Cubans gather outside the U.S. Embassy to protest American intervention after the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the deaths of Cuban personnel
Former Nato chief attacks Trump’s ‘gangster’ talk on Greenland
Ex-NATO Chief Condemns Trump’s Rhetoric on Greenland, Warning of Wider Strategic Risks Anders Fogh Rasmussen criticises President Trump’s language on Greenland as resembling authoritarian tactics and urges focus on real security challe...
Trump to hit Europe with 10% tariffs until Greenland deal is agreed
US president said levies against eight nations would rise to 25% unless they support his acquisition of the island
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ANTI-US protest draws thousands in Denmark’s capital "Yankee GO HOME"
Studying for a drivers license in China
British Government Revokes Travel Authorization of Dutch Commentator After Legitimate and Truth Political Criticism
Dutch commentator and activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek says UK visa-free travel was revoked shortly after her public criticism of UK leadership and broader Western elites
China is generating electricity in the sky
The S2000, the world's first megawatt-scale airborne wind power system, rose 2000 meters above Yibin, Sichuan, generating electricity and connecting to the power grid for the first time.
President Trump marked the ceremonial renaming of a roadway near his private club in Palm Beach in Florida.
It's the latest addition to a growing list of buildings, programs, and initiatives branded after King Trump the 1st.
1966, the village they called Dubai
Since 2010, we have seen a new world order taking shape. The liberal era is ending, and the era of nations is beginning
We didn’t wait for others. We built bilateral ties, signed trade, security, and investment deals. We foresaw the change. We prepared. Now, we are ready for what comes next.
JD Vance has a message for Germany: "You don’t have shared values if you silence your people
Trump is threatening with tariffs all countries that don't agree that the US should take Greenland
Tokyo is testing hydrogen-powered autonomous vehicles at Takanawa Gateway City, Japan
The low-speed self-driving vehicles carry passengers short distances and are powered by hydrogen fuel cells, producing only water as emissions
German troops landed in Greenland
French getting ready to fight against USA to protect Denmark control on the island
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the arrival of French troops in Greenland.
Prince Harry Returns to UK High Court as Final Privacy Trial Against Daily Mail Publisher Begins
Duke of Sussex to testify in landmark privacy lawsuit alleging unlawful newsgathering by Daily Mail publisher alongside six other public figures
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Britain Confronts a Billion-Pound Wind Energy Paradox Amid Grid Constraints
Record renewable generation fuels progress but exposes costly infrastructure and curtailment challenges in the UK’s wind power expansion
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Meghan Markle May Return to the U.K. This Summer as Security Review Advances
Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Sparks EU Response and Risks Deep Transatlantic Rift
Prince Harry’s High Court Battle With Daily Mail Publisher Begins in London
Trump’s Tariff Escalation Presents Complex Challenges for the UK Economy
UK Prime Minister Starmer Rebukes Trump’s Greenland Tariff Strategy as Transatlantic Tensions Rise
Prince Harry’s Last Press Case in UK Court Signals Potential Turning Point in Media and Royal Relations
GDP Growth Remains the Most Telling Barometer of Britain’s Economic Health
Prince William and Kate Middleton Stay Away as Prince Harry Visits London Amid Lingering Rift
Britain Braces for Colder Weather and Snow Risk as Temperatures Set to Plunge
Mass Protests Erupt as UK Nears Decision on China’s ‘Mega Embassy’ in London
Prince Harry to Return to UK to Testify in High-Profile Media Trial Against Associated Newspapers
Keir Starmer Rejects Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat as ‘Completely Wrong’
Trump to hit Europe with 10% tariffs until Greenland deal is agreed
Prince Harry Returns to UK High Court as Final Privacy Trial Against Daily Mail Publisher Begins
Britain Confronts a Billion-Pound Wind Energy Paradox Amid Grid Constraints
The graduate 'jobpocalypse': Entry-level jobs are not shrinking. They are disappearing.
Cybercrime, Inc.: When Crime Becomes an Economy. How the World Accidentally Built a Twenty-Trillion-Dollar Criminal Economy
The Return of the Hands: Why the AI Age Is Rewriting the Meaning of “Real Work”
UK PM Kier Scammer Ridicules Tories With "Kamasutra"
Strategic Restraint, Credible Force, and the Discipline of Power
United Kingdom and Norway Endorse NATO’s ‘Arctic Sentry’ Mission Including Greenland
Woman Claiming to Be Freddie Mercury’s Secret Daughter Dies at Forty-Eight After Rare Cancer Battle
UK Launches First-Ever ‘Town of Culture’ Competition to Celebrate Local Stories and Boost Communities
Planned Sale of Shell and Exxon’s UK Gas Assets to Viaro Energy Collapses Amid Regulatory and Market Hurdles
UK Intensifies Arctic Security Engagement as Trump’s Greenland Rhetoric Fuels Allied Concern
Meghan Markle Could Return to the UK for the First Time in Nearly Four Years If Security Is Secured
Meghan Markle Likely to Return to UK Only if Harry Secures Official Security Cover
UAE Restricts Funding for Emiratis to Study in UK Amid Fears Over Muslim Brotherhood Influence
EU Seeks ‘Farage Clause’ in Brexit Reset Talks to Safeguard Long-Term Agreement Stability
Starmer’s Push to Rally Support for Action Against Elon Musk’s X Faces Setback as Canada Shuns Ban
UK Free School Meals Expansion Faces Political and Budgetary Delays
EU Seeks ‘Farage Clause’ in Brexit Reset Talks With Britain
Germany Hit by Major Airport Strikes Disrupting European Travel
Prince Harry Seeks King Charles’ Support to Open Invictus Games on UK Return
Washington Holds Back as Britain and France Signal Willingness to Deploy Troops in Postwar Ukraine
Elon Musk Accuses UK Government of Suppressing Free Speech as X Faces Potential Ban Over AI-Generated Content
Russia Deploys Hypersonic Missile in Strike on Ukraine
OpenAI and SoftBank Commit One Billion Dollars to Energy and Data Centre Supplier
UK Prime Minister Starmer Reaffirms Support for Danish Sovereignty Over Greenland Amid U.S. Pressure
UK Support Bolsters U.S. Seizure of Russian-Flagged Tanker Marinera in Atlantic Strike on Sanctions Evasion
The Claim That Maduro’s Capture and Trial Violate International Law Is Either Legally Illiterate—or Deliberately Deceptive
UK Data Watchdog Probes Elon Musk’s X Over AI-Generated Grok Images Amid Surge in Non-Consensual Outputs
Prince Harry to Return to UK for Court Hearing Without Plans to Meet King Charles III
UK Confirms Support for US Seizure of Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker in North Atlantic
Béla Tarr, Visionary Hungarian Filmmaker, Dies at Seventy After Long Illness
UK and France Pledge Military Hubs Across Ukraine in Post-Ceasefire Security Plan
Prince Harry Poised to Regain UK Security Cover, Clearing Way for Family Visits
UK Junk Food Advertising Ban Faces Major Loophole Allowing Brand-Only Promotions
Maduro’s Arrest Without The Hague Tests International Law—and Trump’s Willingness to Break It
German Intelligence Secretly Intercepted Obama’s Air Force One Communications
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