The Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom has issued a stark warning that Sir Keir Starmer must recognise China’s sovereignty over Taiwan or face a serious deterioration in diplomatic relations …
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Putin Dismisses US Sanctions as “Unfriendly Act” But Vows Russia Won’t Cave to Pressure
by James CarterRussian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed sweeping American sanctions targeting the country’s oil giants as an “unfriendly act” whilst insisting Moscow will not buckle under economic pressure, marking his first …
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Chinese Students Jailed After Claiming £140,000 in Train Refunds for ‘Delayed Journeys’ Using Sophisticated Scam
by Tara WhitmanTwo Chinese students who exploited a loophole in the rail compensation system to fraudulently claim £140,000 have been jailed after running an elaborate scam from their shared flat in Leeds. …
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Beijing Threatens UK With ‘Consequences’ Over Delayed Decision on £750m London Mega-Embassy
by Darren SmithChina has issued a stark warning that Britain will face unspecified consequences unless it immediately approves Beijing’s controversial plans for what would become Europe’s largest embassy, escalating a diplomatic row …
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Scientists Sound Alarm Over ‘Silent’ Flu Strain in China with Pandemic Potential
by Tara WhitmanA newly emerging strain of influenza D virus detected in China has sparked fresh pandemic fears after researchers discovered “alarming exposure rates” suggesting the virus may have already developed the …
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Trump Announces Budapest Summit with Putin as Ukraine Peace Talks Enter Critical Phase
by James CarterDonald Trump has revealed plans to meet Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Hungary, following what he described as a “good and productive” telephone conversation between the two leaders on Thursday that …
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Britain’s Top Spook Vows Never to Back Down from China Threat After Spy Case Collapse
by Tara WhitmanBritain’s top spook today vowed he would never back down from tackling the security threat posed by China, as he expressed frustration over the collapse of a high-profile spying case …
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Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing After NATO Warning to Russia
by Darren SmithDefence Secretary issues strongest Ukraine backing yet, declaring ‘firepower is coming’ as windshield crack forces Air Force jet down over Atlantic Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s military aircraft was forced to …
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Crypto Mogul Found Dead in Lamborghini as Market Bloodbath Wipes Out £320 Billion
by Darren SmithA prominent cryptocurrency trader has been discovered dead inside his luxury Lamborghini following one of the most devastating market crashes in digital asset history. Konstantin Galich, better known by his …
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Hungarian Novelist László Krasznahorkai Wins Nobel Prize in Literature for ‘Compelling and Visionary’ Work
by James CarterAuthor becomes second Hungarian to win prestigious award, following Imre Kertész, as Swedish Academy praises apocalyptic vision that ‘reaffirms the power of art’ László Krasznahorkai, the Hungarian author renowned for …