Miliband ‘regrets’ Israeli response to West Bank trade ban
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has expressed regret over Israel’s diplomatic response to the UK’s trade ban on West Bank settlements, which included the closure …
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Sweden’s early-vote surge raises the stakes in a tightening election
Nearly 2.1 million Swedes have already voted, 32% more than at the same stage in 2022, while the latest Novus poll puts the two …
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Begoña Gómez case reaches a decisive pre-trial gate
A Madrid judge must now decide whether the case against the Spanish prime minister’s wife proceeds to a jury trial after prosecutors and defence …
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Saxony-Anhalt puts Germany’s anti-AfD firewall under pressure
The AfD’s 43.8% victory leaves it short of a majority but strong enough to force Germany’s other parties into choices that could reshape coalition …
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Belkovsky pitches a religious reset for Russia and names Kara-Murza its ‘Martin Luther’
The Russian commentator is proposing a new ideological infrastructure for the opposition: a religious Reformation, Vladimir Kara-Murza as its symbolic reformer and the D.O.M. …
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UK plan to sanction illegal Israeli settlements draws criticism from US, Israel and British MPs
The UK government has announced plans to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a move aimed at preserving the possibility …
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Trump’s Ballroom Fight Turns on Who Gets Through the Courthouse Door
The Supreme Court has let construction proceed without deciding whether Congress authorised the White House project, exposing standing as the pivotal gatekeeper.
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AfD’s 39 seats put BSW at the centre of Saxony-Anhalt’s new power map
A five-seat BSW caucus can provide the numerical majority AfD lacks. The possible alignment also matters beyond Magdeburg because both parties want a sharp …
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AfD breakthrough tests Germany’s political firewall
A record result in Saxony-Anhalt puts the AfD near half the vote, but not yet in control of government. The election raises a wider …
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Chancellor John Healey to overhaul Treasury rules to steer investment beyond London
Chancellor John Healey is set to announce changes to Treasury rules aimed at directing investment away from London and towards regional economies, ahead of …
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Chancellor warns of tough Budget as Iran conflict strains UK economy
The Chancellor has warned of a difficult Budget as the conflict with Iran puts pressure on inflation, growth and borrowing costs, according to Defence …
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Judge blocks Trump-era USPS rules for mail-in ballots weeks before midterms
A federal judge has blocked new US Postal Service rules introduced under Donald Trump that election officials warned could disenfranchise thousands of mail-in voters …
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Trump dismisses Iran conflict as ‘small potatoes’ and says US has ‘essentially taken over’ the country
President Donald Trump grew irritated when pressed on the length of the US military engagement with Iran, describing the conflict as minor compared with …
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Tetris owner hits out at White House over «Build the Wall» game
The Tetris Company says it gave no authorisation for its brand to be used in a border-wall game published by the Trump administration, and …
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Badenoch says Argentina is a 'weak country' over Falkland Islands threats
Kemi Badenoch has described Argentina as a 'weak country' for its repeated threats over the Falkland Islands, as military analysts question how prepared the …
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Reform UK suspends two officials after undercover filming over foreign donations
Reform UK has suspended two senior officials after an undercover sting appeared to show them attempting to circumvent electoral laws on foreign donations, overshadowing …
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British Army suspends non-essential training exercises to save £30 million
The British Army has been ordered to halt non-essential training exercises, including those involving Challenger 2 tanks and Apache helicopters, in a cost-cutting move …
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Farage to address Reform conference as party reported to police over funding
Nigel Farage is set to address Reform UK's conference in Birmingham as the party faces a police complaint over allegations it breached funding rules …
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Argentina’s president to make Falklands statement amid reports of oil sanctions
Argentina’s president is expected to issue a statement on the Falkland Islands following reports of possible oil sanctions, while Donald Trump has hinted he …
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Sadiq Khan hits back at Trump after US President claims police fear parts of London
Donald Trump has renewed his attack on the London Mayor, claiming parts of the capital are so dangerous that police refuse to go there. …
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