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Burnham set to meet Trump at UN as UK government signals focus on strong US ties
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to meet Donald Trump face-to-face at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The UK government is emphasising the importance of developing cooperation with the United Sta
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Merz faces mounting pressure as CDU risks state election losses
Friedrich Merz has vowed to remain German chancellor and pursue economic, tax and welfare reforms after projected state-election defeats intensified pressure on his leadership. The CDU fell below the 5% threshold in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and was expected to lose to Die Linke in Berlin, fuelling speculation about a possible mid-term replacement. The AfD was projected to…
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Moscow ablaze after Ukraine’s drone strike; Merz faces defeat; Burnham meets Trump
Fires sweep Moscow after Ukraine’s biggest reported drone strike on the Russian capital. German voters head to the polls on Sunday with surveys showing heavy losses for Merz, whilst PM Burnham prepares to meet Trump.
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Ukraine’s largest Moscow drone assault kills two, damages refinery
Ukraine carried out its largest drone attack on the Moscow region, striking the city’s main oil refinery and residential buildings. Russian officials said 450 drones heading for the capital were intercepted, though the assault still killed at least two people and wounded 20 others. The strike damaged three key units at the refinery, which supplies…
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EU must reduce reliance on China for rare-earth supplies, says miner
Rafael Moreno, head of Viridis Mining and Minerals, says China’s dominance of rare-earth supplies must be reduced to protect industries such as automotive, renewable energy and defence. His comments come as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for a summit amid concern that China could reimpose tighter export restrictions, making global manufacturers and supply chains…
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Merz convenes emergency talks after AfD gains in German state polls
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered major electoral defeats in Sunday’s state elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin, with his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) achieving historically poor results. The CDU received just 5 per cent in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania—the party’s worst result in any state since the Second World War—whilst the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged…
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US subs guard cables from Russian sabotage as Trump launches AI Force
The US deploys nuclear submarines to defend critical undersea cables from potential Russian sabotage. President Trump announces an AI Force to compete with China in artificial intelligence.
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Celtic v Rangers: Scottish Premiership – live
Martin O’Neill said Celtic remain top of the Scottish Premiership despite recent difficulties, and could extend their lead by defeating Rangers. He acknowledged the importance of the fixture, warning that a third consecutive defeat would be a psychological blow, while stressing that the players could recover as they had after a previous poor performance. O’Neill…
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Drone strikes hit Moscow refinery as fires spread across Russian capital
Large fires broke out across Moscow and the surrounding region after Ukraine launched one of its largest reported drone attacks on the Russian capital, killing two people and injuring others. Russian authorities said drones struck the Moscow oil refinery, residential buildings and a logistics hub, while claiming the attack was intended to disrupt the final…
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Burnham Meets Trump at UN Amid Policy Rifts While E-Bike Safety Row Escalates at Home
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing for his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump at the United Nations on Tuesday, an encounter marked by significant policy disagreements between the two adminis