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Starmer and Xi Forge Warming UK-China Ties in Beijing Amid Strategic Reset
Britain’s prime minister holds rare high-level talks with Chinese President, advancing trade, cooperation and diplomatic engagement after years of strained relations
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Meanwhile in Lille, France French police lower their shields to make way for the firefighters protesting Emmanuel Macrons treasonous sell out government.
The European revolution was always going to start in France…. Once the police will start to serve the people instead of the corrupt politicians, democracy will prevail and human rights will win.
AstraZeneca Announces £11bn China Investment After Scaling Back UK Expansion Plans
British pharmaceutical group pledges $15bn in Chinese manufacturing, research and development as part of deeper global strategy amid shifting domestic priorities
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Tech Market Shifts and AI Investment Surge Drive Global Innovation and Layoffs
From Microsoft and Apple to Uber’s robotaxi push, key developments reflect AI’s transformative impact on industry and jobs
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Markets Jolt as AI Spending, US Policy Shifts, and Global Security Moves Drive New Volatility
Microsoft and Tesla face investor pressure while Washington signals major central bank, energy, and military decisions.
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U.S. Signals Potential Decertification of Canadian Aircraft as Bilateral Tensions Escalate
Growing discord between Washington and Ottawa raises concerns over aviation safety and cross-border trade.
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Microsoft Rolls Out Copilot AI Tools to UK Students, Faculty and University Staff
Expanded access to Microsoft Copilot marks a major step in bringing generative artificial intelligence into British higher education
UK Signals Push for Expanded Services Access to China After Starmer–Xi Talks
London pledges deeper engagement on finance, legal and professional services as bilateral economic reset gathers pace
China to Halve Tariffs on UK Whisky Following Xi–Starmer Talks in Beijing
Tariff cut on Scotch whisky marks early economic breakthrough as Britain and China move to reset strained trade relations
UK Food Sector Urges Transition Period in Light of Post-Brexit Regulatory Reset Talks with EU
British farming and food industry leaders call for phased implementation of aligning rules to prevent disruption and economic loss from abrupt change
China Agrees Visa-Free Entry for British Citizens as Keir Starmer Secures Breakthrough in Beijing
UK travellers to gain short-stay visa-free access following high-level talks between London and Beijing during the prime minister’s visit
UK’s Keir Starmer in Beijing for Strategic Reset as China Courts Western Allies
British prime minister holds rare talks with President Xi Jinping to deepen economic and diplomatic ties amid global uncertainty
Convicted Terrorist Who Plotted to Bomb British Consulate Seeks Council Seat in Birmingham
Shahid Butt, once jailed over a Yemen terror plot including attacks on a consulate and church, is standing for election in local government
FTSE 100 Climbs to New All-Time Peak as Commodity Prices Surge and Miners Rally
London’s benchmark index hits fresh record led by mining and energy shares on strength in oil, copper and precious metals
Manchesterism Emerges as a Bold Proposal to Reshape Britain’s Economic and Political Landscape
Greater Manchester’s devolved growth model, championed by Mayor Andy Burnham, is gaining traction as a potential blueprint for national reform
Quote of the Day
Numbers don‘t lie. Politicians do. I am not afraid of any virus that has over a 99% survival rate.
This is London, UK - a city where the domestic population is a minority.
The world’s biggest TikToker, Khaby Lame, has signed a $975 million deal to transform his 360 million social-media followers into a commercial venture @nicolesyLIVE outlines what’s in his agreement
Kier Scammer in China: "It is in our national interest to engage with China."
Deportations vs Protests. Clinton; 12.5m-Protests: 0 Bush: 10m-Protests: 0 Obama: 5.2m-Protests: 0 Biden: 7m-Protests: 0 Trump: 1.2m-Protests: THOUSANDS All whipped up by the legacy media.
Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase will both match the US government's initial $1,000 contribution to the newly created ‘Trump Accounts,’ giving eligible employees' newborns a head start in the stock market.
Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee Sentenced to 20 Months for Bribery
Seoul Central District Court also imposed a fine and ordered asset seizure while acquitting Kim on stock and political funding charges
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Tesla Ends Model S and X Production and Sends $2 Billion to xAI as 2025 Revenue Declines
The company reported 2025 revenue of about ninety-four point eight billion dollars and outlined roughly twenty billion dollars of 2026 capital spending tied to robotics and autonomy.
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China Executes 11 Members of the Ming Clan in Cross-Border Scam Case Linked to Myanmar’s Lawkai
The convictions covered crimes including murder, kidnapping, fraud, and illegal gambling, while more than 20 other relatives received prison terms of up to life.
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Trump Administration Officials Held Talks With Group Advocating Alberta’s Independence
The meeting has drawn attention in Canada as separatist movements in the oil-rich province seek greater political leverage.
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Starmer Signals UK Push for a More ‘Sophisticated’ Relationship With China in Talks With Xi
The British prime minister framed engagement with Beijing as a pragmatic reset, balancing trade interests with persistent security concerns.
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Growing Need for U.S. Defense Support Amid Allies' Underinvestment
"The reason why you need such a strong U.S. backstop is because our allies and our partners have not invested enough in their own defense capabilities over the last 20 or 30 years ... NATO is going to be stronger if our allies are more c...
Shopping Chatbots Move From Advice to Checkout as Walmart Pushes Faster Than Amazon
Retailers are racing to keep control of customer relationships as AI assistants start guiding purchases and, in some cases, completing them inside chat apps.
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Starmer Seeks Economic Gains From China Visit While Navigating US Diplomatic Sensitivities
UK Prime Minister says engagement with Beijing can benefit British business without forcing a choice between China and the United States
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Starmer Says China Visit Will Deliver Economic Benefits as He Prepares to Meet Xi Jinping
UK Prime Minister emphasises trade opportunities and national interest ahead of high-stakes talks in Beijing
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UK Prime Minister Starmer Arrives in China to Bolster Trade and Warn Firms of Strategic Opportunities
Keir Starmer begins first UK leader’s visit to Beijing in eight years with a call for British businesses to seize China’s market while balancing security interests
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The AI Hiring Doom Loop — Algorithmic Recruiting Filters Out Top Talent and Rewards Average or Fake Candidates
AI has reduced the cost of producing “perfect” applications to near-zero. That has triggered a volume shock in recruiting, a surge in fabricated credentials, and an arms race in automated screening. In the newest failure mode, employers ...
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Same Man, Fake Media Double Standards: Obama Decorated Tom Homan — Trump Appoints Him, and Suddenly He’s “Extreme”
The media’s standard isn’t “good vs. bad.” It’s blue vs. red. If Obama rewards a man, it’s proof of competence. If Trump hires the same man, it becomes evidence of evil. That isn’t principled coverage — it’s partisan branding, pretending...
Chris Brown Appears in London Court Ahead of October Assault Trial
US R&B star makes a brief appearance at Southwark Crown Court as he prepares to face charges over an alleged nightclub attack
UK Moves to Give Websites Power to Opt Out of Google’s AI Search Summaries
Proposed competition rules would allow publishers to block use of their content in AI-generated search answers while remaining visible online
UK Media and Advertising Sector Criticise YouTube After Pulling Out of Official TV Audience Measurement
YouTube suspends participation in Barb’s joint TV viewership ratings system after legal challenge over data usage, triggering industry backlash
Eleven Nations, Including UK, France and Canada, Condemn Israel’s Demolition of UNRWA Headquarters
Foreign ministers issue rare joint rebuke urging Israel to respect United Nations premises and international obligations after East Jerusalem demolition
UK Regulator Proposes New Rules to Give Publishers Control Over Google’s AI Overviews
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority seeks to let media outlets opt out of having their content used in Google’s AI-generated search summaries
UK–China Relations in Focus as Starmer Seeks Economic Reset During Beijing Visit
Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to expand trade and dialogue with China while maintaining strategic balance with allies
Rwanda Initiates Legal Action Against the United Kingdom Over Abandoned Migrant Agreement
Kigali files arbitration claim seeking payments it says are owed after London scrapped the controversial asylum relocation deal
UK Industry and Lawmakers Urge Government to Publish Long-Awaited Defence Investment Plan
Calls intensify for clarity on Britain’s strategic defence priorities and funding amid broader spending reforms
Man Convicted of Assault After Barron Trump’s Emergency Call in London Case
Russian National Found Guilty of Assault and Obstruction Following Violent Incident Witnessed by Barron Trump Over Video Call
Australia Faces Growing Extremism Threat with Parallels to Challenges Seen in the United Kingdom
Security agencies warn that evolving domestic and transnational extremist trends are increasing risks at home amid recent violent incidents
Amazon to Cut 16,000 Corporate Jobs After Earlier 14,000 Reduction, Citing Streamlining and AI Investment
The company said impacted U.S. employees will generally get a 90-day window to seek internal roles, with cuts also affecting Canada and Costa Rica.
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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate at 3.75% as Powell Faces DOJ Criminal Investigation During 2026 Decision
The Fed paused after three consecutive rate cuts, while Chair Jerome Powell is set to speak amid scrutiny over alleged statements to Congress about headquarters renovation costs.
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Putin’s Four-Year Ukraine Invasion Cost: Russia’s Mass Casualty Attrition and the Donbas Security-Guarantee Tradeoff
With Russia described as suffering 1.2 million casualties and advancing as little as 15 meters a day, the war’s central issue is whether exhaustion forces a Donbas withdrawal bargain or prolonged collapse-by-installment.
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Wall Street Bets on Strong US Growth and Currency Moves as Dollar Slips After Trump Comments
Investors are pricing robust U.S. economic growth and expected policy shifts while the dollar falls sharply amid political signals from President Trump
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UK Prime Minister Traveled to China Using Temporary Phones and Laptops to Limit Espionage Risks
British officials adopted heightened digital security measures during the visit, reflecting growing mistrust in high-level diplomacy
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AstraZeneca Announces £11bn China Investment After Scaling Back UK Expansion Plans
Starmer and Xi Forge Warming UK-China Ties in Beijing Amid Strategic Reset
Tech Market Shifts and AI Investment Surge Drive Global Innovation and Layoffs
Markets Jolt as AI Spending, US Policy Shifts, and Global Security Moves Drive New Volatility
U.S. Signals Potential Decertification of Canadian Aircraft as Bilateral Tensions Escalate
Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee Sentenced to 20 Months for Bribery
Tesla Ends Model S and X Production and Sends $2 Billion to xAI as 2025 Revenue Declines
China Executes 11 Members of the Ming Clan in Cross-Border Scam Case Linked to Myanmar’s Lawkai
Trump Administration Officials Held Talks With Group Advocating Alberta’s Independence
Starmer Signals UK Push for a More ‘Sophisticated’ Relationship With China in Talks With Xi
Shopping Chatbots Move From Advice to Checkout as Walmart Pushes Faster Than Amazon
Starmer Seeks Economic Gains From China Visit While Navigating US Diplomatic Sensitivities
Starmer Says China Visit Will Deliver Economic Benefits as He Prepares to Meet Xi Jinping
UK Prime Minister Starmer Arrives in China to Bolster Trade and Warn Firms of Strategic Opportunities
The AI Hiring Doom Loop — Algorithmic Recruiting Filters Out Top Talent and Rewards Average or Fake Candidates
Amazon to Cut 16,000 Corporate Jobs After Earlier 14,000 Reduction, Citing Streamlining and AI Investment
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate at 3.75% as Powell Faces DOJ Criminal Investigation During 2026 Decision
Putin’s Four-Year Ukraine Invasion Cost: Russia’s Mass Casualty Attrition and the Donbas Security-Guarantee Tradeoff
Wall Street Bets on Strong US Growth and Currency Moves as Dollar Slips After Trump Comments
UK Prime Minister Traveled to China Using Temporary Phones and Laptops to Limit Espionage Risks
Google’s $68 Million Voice Assistant Settlement Exposes Incentives That Reward Over-Collection
Kim Kardashian Admits Faking Paparazzi Visit to Britney Spears for Fame in Early 2000s
UPS to Cut 30,000 More Jobs by 2026 Amid Shift to High-Margin Deliveries
France Plans to Replace Teams and Zoom Across Government With Homegrown Visio by 2027
Trump Removes Minneapolis Deportation Operation Commander After Fatal Shooting of Protester
Iran’s Elite Wealth Abroad and Sanctions Leakage: How Offshore Luxury Sustains Regime Resilience
U.S. Central Command Announces Regional Air Exercise as Iran Unveils Drone Carrier Footage
Four Arrested in Andhra Pradesh Over Alleged HIV-Contaminated Injection Attack on Doctor
Hot Drinks, Hidden Particles: How Disposable Cups Quietly Increase Microplastic Exposure
UK Banks Pledge £11 Billion Lending Package to Help Firms Expand Overseas
Suella Braverman Defects to Reform UK, Accusing Conservatives of Betrayal on Core Policies
Melania Trump Documentary Sees Limited Box Office Traction in UK Cinemas
Meta and EssilorLuxottica Ray-Ban Smart Glasses and the Non-Consensual Public Recording Economy
WhatsApp Develops New Meta AI Features to Enhance User Control
Germany Considers Gold Reserves Amidst Rising Tensions with the U.S.
Michael Schumacher Shows Significant Improvement in Health Status
Greenland’s NATO Stress Test: Coercion, Credibility, and the New Arctic Bargaining Game
Diego Garcia and the Chagos Dispute: When Decolonization Collides With Alliance Power
Trump Claims “Total” U.S. Access to Greenland as NATO Weighs Arctic Basing Rights and Deterrence
Air France and KLM Suspend Multiple Middle East Routes as Regional Tensions Disrupt Aviation
U.S. winter storm triggers 13,000-plus flight cancellations and 160,000 power outages
Poland delays euro adoption as Domański cites $1tn economy and zloty advantage
White House: Trump warns Canada of 100% tariff if Carney finalizes China trade deal
PLA opens CMC probe of Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli over Xi authority and discipline violations
ICE and DHS immigration raids in Minneapolis: the use-of-force accountability crisis in mass deportation enforcement
UK’s Starmer and Trump Agree on Urgent Need to Bolster Arctic Security
Starmer Breaks Diplomatic Restraint With Firm Rebuke of Trump, Seizing Chance to Advocate for Europe
UK Finance Minister Reeves to Join Starmer on China Visit to Bolster Trade and Economic Ties
Prince Harry Says Sacrifices of NATO Forces in Afghanistan Deserve ‘Respect’ After Trump Remarks
Barron Trump Emerges as Key Remote Witness in UK Assault and Rape Trial
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