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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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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
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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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...
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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
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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Google’s $68 Million Voice Assistant Settlement Exposes Incentives That Reward Over-Collection
A class action over unauthorized recordings highlights how small penalties can normalize intrusive data capture in voice-enabled systems
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Hong Kong Must Remain a Central Focus in China-UK Diplomatic Talks, Analysts Argue
Observers urge the UK to prioritise Hong Kong rights and community interests alongside economic engagement with Beijing
UK Has Returned 281 Migrants to France Under ‘One In, One Out’ Channel Migration Deal, Minister Says
Home Office confirms removals under pilot returns agreement as arrivals via small boats remain high
Northern Ireland to Introduce Graduated Driver Licensing for Young Drivers in October 2026
New phased driver training and post-licence restrictions aim to reduce disproportionate fatal and serious collisions involving younger motorists
Pornhub to Block New UK Users After Online Safety Act Age Verification Rules Take Effect
Adult content platform Aylo limits access for unverified British users from February amid disputes over age-checking requirements
UK Prime Minister Starmer Says Britain Will Not Be Forced to Choose Between the US and China
Starmer makes remarks ahead of historic visit to Beijing, emphasising simultaneous engagement with Washington and Beijing
Storm Chandra Causes Widespread Flooding and Travel Disruption Across the UK
Heavy rain, gale-force winds and snow warnings lead to closures, power outages and transport interruptions as severe weather hits multiple regions
British Activist Umer Khalid Ends Hunger and Thirst Strike in UK Prison After Medical Emergency
Pro-Palestine activist held on remand at Wormwood Scrubs stops protest after intensive care treatment and returns to custody
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Begins Strategic Visit to China Amid Shifting Global Trade Dynamics
Starmer seeks trade and investment ties with Beijing while navigating tensions between Washington and China
Kim Kardashian Admits Faking Paparazzi Visit to Britney Spears for Fame in Early 2000s
On her sister Khloé's podcast, Kim recalls staging a celebrity encounter to appear in tabloid headlines during her pre-fame years
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UPS to Cut 30,000 More Jobs by 2026 Amid Shift to High-Margin Deliveries
After cutting 48,000 roles in 2025, the shipping giant accelerates restructuring with new job reductions and a profitability-focused strategy.
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Bank of Scotland Fined for Breaching UK Sanctions on Designated Russian Individual
Lloyds-owned lender penalised after processing payments for sanctioned individual following account opening error
Pound Nears Multi-Year High as Dollar Weakness Lifts UK Markets
Sterling strengthens against the US dollar while equities and gold advance amid broad currency shifts
UK Lawmakers Call for Competition Review of Netflix’s Bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Group of British politicians and former policymakers urges the Competition and Markets Authority to examine potential market effects of the $83bn acquisition
France Plans to Replace Teams and Zoom Across Government With Homegrown Visio by 2027
A new state-backed videoconferencing tool, Visio, is slated to replace major US platforms for French government agencies on a 2027 timeline, alongside talk of EU-level tech-sovereignty legislation.
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Trump Removes Minneapolis Deportation Operation Commander After Fatal Shooting of Protester
Federal immigration agents fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Pretti/Pratti during a Minneapolis protest, and the White House signaled it will await investigations while shifting on-the-ground leadership.
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Iran’s Elite Wealth Abroad and Sanctions Leakage: How Offshore Luxury Sustains Regime Resilience
Viral displays by officials’ families in Spain and Dubai collide with domestic hardship, exposing enforcement gaps in the global financial order
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U.S. Central Command Announces Regional Air Exercise as Iran Unveils Drone Carrier Footage
Military activity in the Middle East includes a U.S.-led operational readiness drill and new Iranian footage of a drone carrier platform.
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Four Arrested in Andhra Pradesh Over Alleged HIV-Contaminated Injection Attack on Doctor
Police in Kurnool say the attack involved a staged road incident and a syringe injection, with an internal hospital inquiry opened over access to the blood sample.
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Hot Drinks, Hidden Particles: How Disposable Cups Quietly Increase Microplastic Exposure
Heat-driven shedding from plastic-lined cups creates a daily exposure pathway with subtle incentive traps and downstream health uncertainty.
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UK Banks Pledge £11 Billion Lending Package to Help Firms Expand Overseas
Major British banks, backed by government guarantees, commit to boosting international investment and trade for UK businesses
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Suella Braverman Defects to Reform UK, Accusing Conservatives of Betrayal on Core Policies
Former home secretary joins Nigel Farage’s party amid mounting criticism of the Conservative leadership and internal turmoil
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Melania Trump Documentary Sees Limited Box Office Traction in UK Cinemas
Cinema chain acknowledges softer ticket sales while distributors point to targeted audiences and wider release strategy
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He lied to farmers. He lied to disabled people. He lied to pensioners. He lied to council taxpayers. He lied on illegal migration. He lied on digital ID. He lied to energy bill payers. He lied to public owners. Keir Starmer is a serial...
China's top general and President Xi Jinping's second-in-command Zhang Youxia is under investigation
Over a hundred thousand people are in the streets of London, demanding an end to the Islamic Republic and standing with the Iranian people
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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
Nigel Farage Attended Davos 2026 Using HP Trust Delegate Pass Linked to Sasan Ghandehari
Gold Jumps More Than 8% in a Week as the Dollar Slides Amid Greenland Tariff Dispute
BlackRock Executive Rick Rieder Emerges as Leading Contender to Succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair
Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robot and LG CLOiD home robot: the platform lock-in fight to control Physical AI
United States under President Donald Trump completes withdrawal from the World Health Organization: health sovereignty versus global outbreak early-warning access
FBI and U.S. prosecutors vs Ryan Wedding’s transnational cocaine-smuggling network: the fight over witness-killing and cross-border enforcement
Trump Administration’s Iran Military Buildup and Sanctions Campaign Puts Deterrence Credibility on the Line
Apple and OpenAI Chase Screenless AI Wearables as the Post-iPhone Interface Battle Heats Up
Tech Brief: AI Compute, Chips, and Platform Power Moves Driving Today’s Market Narrative
NATO’s Stress Test Under Trump: Alliance Credibility, Burden-Sharing, and the Fight Over Strategic Territory
OpenAI’s Money Problem: Explosive Growth, Even Faster Costs, and a Race to Stay Ahead
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