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Japan is on alert after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck its northern regions late on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings and a rare government advisory…
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Syria 'at risk of Balkanisation'
Syria is at significant risk of Balkanisation ,thanks to internal stresses and competing foreign interests since the collapse of the Assad government.
The term ‘Balkanisation’ refers to the breaking up of a state into smaller entities, comparable to Yugoslavia’s disintegration in the…
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The cost of living remains the most pressing issue facing the UK
The cost of living remains one of the most pressing issues facing households across our country and it is felt even more acutely at Christmas time. During a recent visit to my local Tesco store, I spoke to staff and volunteers from FareShare and the Trussell Trust. These are members of our…
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Airstrikes along Cambodia-Thailand border displace tens of thousands
Airstrikes and rocket fire along the Cambodia-Thailand border have displaced many. Both governments blame each other for breaking the ceasefire, with casualties rising.
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Shares in Germany’s Thyssenkrupp slide as it forecasts heavy losses
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German manufacturer Thyssenkrupp saw its share price slide on Tuesday as it predicted a heavy loss for the current financial year.
As of around 1.30pm…
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Google will launch AI glasses in 2026. Here’s what we know
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Google plans to launch its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) glasses next year, allowing wearers to use apps without pulling out their…
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Show some ‘respect,’ EU chief warns Trump after blistering attack on Europe – POLITICO
European Council President António Costa said Europe and the U.S. “must act as allies” — and urged the Republican leader to show “respect.”
“We respect the choice of Americans, and they need to respect the democratic choices of our citizens,” he added during a press…
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France’s far right wants to reopen brothels – POLITICO
He said he has already written a draft text which is also backed by Le Pen.
Brothels were banned in France in 1946. Under French law prostitutes can still offer their services, but a 2016 law pushed by the Socialist Party punishes clients with a €1,500 fine.
The proposal has reignited…
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Trump thrashes European leaders: ‘I think they’re weak’
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President Donald Trump denounced Europe as a “decaying” group of nations led by “weak” people in an interview with POLITICO, belittling the traditional U.S. allies for failing to control migration and end the Russia-Ukraine war, and…
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XS.com Review 2026: Is XS a reliable and trustworthy broker?
Trading platforms are rising in popularity, as they are welcoming spaces that allow investors and traders, regardless of experience, to explore market strategies and effortlessly open, close, and manage positions. With the number and variety of online trading platforms that, in appearance, all…
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