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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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Always look for the fool in the deal. If you don’t find one, it’s you.
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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Travel green really means secretly being charged by a diesel generator. So they can pretend they are saving the planet
Keir Scammer
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
The casino floor buzzed with disbelief as the woman collected her winnings again calm, precise, almost bored
Dealers exchanged glances. Players whispered. Her streak was too perfect, her timing too exact. Security finally stepped in, replaying footage frame by frame, until the truth surfaced: hidden behind her composed gaze were highly advanced...
In London, not only the political system is dirty...
USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier accompanied by destroyers has arrived in the Middle East and is now within striking range of Iran
In Britain - Keir Starmer’s Gestapo Police Force go after a Disabled Old Lady who can barely walk and arrest her
Her crime? Peacefully protesting against obscene tyrannical legislation now imposed on UK citizens. Once Great Britain is now officially a Police State.
2.2 million litres of red wine flooded a town in Portugal after distillery tanks burst apart
More than 20 new additional countries have also signed up to join the newly established Board of Peace with respect to the rebuilding of Gaza
“I understand that more than 20 new additional countries have also signed up to join the newly established Board of Peace with respect to the rebuilding of Gaza, which is another historic accomplishment for this president.”
Snowing New York City, today
Suella Braverman announces she has resigned the Conservative whip and joined Reform UK, saying the country faces 'managed decline'.
'Loyalty demands honesty, and honesty compels me to say this today: Britain is broken!' Suella Braverman announces she has resigned the Conservative whip and joined Reform UK, saying the country faces 'managed decline'.
India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40% from as high as 110%, sources said, as the two sides close in on a free trade pact
Australia Day supporters in Melbourne attacked for having an Australian flag
American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment
Mark Rutte: "if anyone thinks that the European Union or Europe as a whole can defend itself without the US, keep on dreaming. You can't. We can't. We need each other,'
UK High Court Orders Saudi Arabia to Pay Over £3 Million to Dissident Targeted with Pegasus Spyware
London judge finds kingdom liable for spying and orchestrated assault on Saudi satirist, awarding compensation for severe psychological harm
Sadie Frost Tells UK Privacy Trial She Lived Under Constant Threat from Media Intrusion
Actor describes intense harassment and fear during high-profile court case examining press conduct and privacy rights
UK and US Form New Partnership to Secure Transport of Advanced Nuclear Fuel
Agreement focuses on safe packaging and shipment of HALEU fuel to support next-generation nuclear reactors
UK Biotech Sector Faced Constrained Funding Environment Throughout 2025
New analysis shows capital shortages weighed on British biotech firms despite global investment stabilising elsewhere
Claire’s UK and Ireland Falls Back into Administration Months After Rescue Deal
Retailer’s restructuring unravels amid weak consumer demand and rising costs, putting hundreds of stores and jobs at risk
AI-Driven Job Cuts Fall Heaviest on the UK, New Research Shows
Studies indicate Britain faces a disproportionate share of roles displaced by automation as artificial intelligence adoption accelerates
Wizz Air Seeks US Clearance for Transatlantic Expansion After Scaling Back Middle East Operations
Low-cost carrier moves to launch UK–US flights as it refocuses growth strategy amid shifting geopolitical and market conditions
AstraZeneca Keeps Cambridge Research Expansion on Hold While Preserving Future Options
Drugmaker confirms continued pause on major UK investment as it reassesses commercial conditions and government policy signals
Meta and EssilorLuxottica Ray-Ban Smart Glasses and the Non-Consensual Public Recording Economy
After about 2 million pairs sold, covert capture plus viral distribution is forcing a hard choice on product design and platform liability
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WhatsApp Develops New Meta AI Features to Enhance User Control
The messaging platform is set to introduce advanced reasoning capabilities for its AI assistant.
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Germany Considers Gold Reserves Amidst Rising Tensions with the U.S.
Calls to repatriate national gold reserves grow as gold prices reach record highs.
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Michael Schumacher Shows Significant Improvement in Health Status
Former Formula 1 champion capable of sitting and being moved within family estates
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Greenland’s NATO Stress Test: Coercion, Credibility, and the New Arctic Bargaining Game
Why the 2025–Jan 2026 Greenland episode is less about conquest and more about alliance trust, leverage tactics, and the difference between sovereignty and access.
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Diego Garcia and the Chagos Dispute: When Decolonization Collides With Alliance Power
A sovereignty transfer meant to stabilize a vital base is now testing UK politics, US leverage tactics, and the meaning of legal certainty.
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Trump Claims “Total” U.S. Access to Greenland as NATO Weighs Arctic Basing Rights and Deterrence
The reported framework would update the 1951 defense arrangement and expand beyond the Pituffik Space Base while Denmark and Greenland insist sovereignty remains unchanged.
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Survey of UK GPs Reveals Nearly a Quarter See Obesity in Children Aged Four and Under
Family doctors report rising rates of very early childhood obesity and challenges in discussing weight with families amid broader health concerns
Public Letters Warn of Food Supply Fragility and Social Strain in the United Kingdom
Correspondents highlight concerns over supply chains, labour shortages and preparedness, urging clearer contingency planning
UK Plaintiffs Ask Court to Order Nationwide Ban on Smartphones in Schools
Legal action argues children’s safety duty requires a statutory prohibition on pupils carrying phones during the school day
UK Unveils Plan for ‘British FBI’ to Centralise Serious Crime Fighting
Government to create a new National Police Service to handle terrorism, organised crime, fraud and other complex investigations across England and Wales
United States Sanctions UK-Based Palestine Activist Zaher Birawi Over Alleged Hamas Ties
Washington freezes assets of British-resident organiser and affiliated group accused of supporting the Palestinian militant movement
UK Lib Dems Propose ‘Defence Bonds’ to Rapidly Strengthen Armed Forces Funding
Ed Davey urges government to issue war-style bonds that could raise up to £20 billion to accelerate defence spending
UK Voices Resilience After Trump’s NATO Afghanistan Comments, Stressing Enduring Respect for Allied Sacrifice
Widespread letters and public responses underline that remarks questioning the role of NATO and British troops in Afghanistan will be remembered and shape transatlantic discourse
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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
Trump Reverses Course and Criticises UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands Agreement
Elizabeth Hurley Tells UK Court of ‘Brutal’ Invasion of Privacy in Phone Hacking Case
UK Bond Yields Climb as Report Fuels Speculation Over Andy Burnham’s Return to Parliament
America’s Venezuela Oil Grip Meets China’s Demand: Market Power, Legal Shockwaves, and the New Rules of Energy Leverage
TikTok’s U.S. Escape Plan: National Security Firewall or Political Theater With a Price Tag?
Trump’s Board of Peace: Breakthrough Diplomacy or a Hostile Takeover of Global Order?
Trump’s Board of Peace: Breakthrough Diplomacy or a Hostile Takeover of Global Order?
The Greenland Gambit: Economic Genius or Political Farce?
The Greenland Gambit: Economic Genius or Political Farce?
The Greenland Gambit: Economic Genius or Political Farce?
Will AI Finally Make Blue-Collar Workers Rich—or Is This Just Elite Tech Spin?
Prince William to Make Official Visit to Saudi Arabia in February
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