5 h. ago Starmer: We have to work with China – even if it threatens national security

The prime minister used his Mansion House speech to defend a ‘thawing’ of relations with Beijing – potentially laying the groundwork for a controversial new super embassy to be given approval

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6 h. ago China is a ‘real national security threat’ to UK, Starmer warns – in wake of spying concerns

SIR Keir Starmer has warned that China poses “real national security threats to the United Kingdom”, tightening his stance as tensions rise over alleged espionage attempts targeting Westminster. Speaking at the historic Guildhall, the Prime Minister said Britain could no longer afford years of “blowing hot and cold” on China, urging a clearer and more...

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7 h. ago China poses 'a national security threat to the UK', Sir Keir Starmer warns

In his annual Guildhall speech on foreign policy, the Prime Minister argued that failing to engage with the world's second largest economy was 'a dereliction of duty'.

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13 h. ago OBR must ‘change completely’ how sensitive reports published after Budget leak

A review of the watchdog’s processes for publishing has been recommended.

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14 h. ago OBR must ‘change completely’ how it publishes sensitive reports after Budget leak

A review of the watchdog’s processes for publishing has been recommended.

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18 h. ago Hong Kong arrests 13 on suspicion of manslaughter over apartment fires

Authorities face growing criticism for detaining at least two civilians who have called for accountabilityAuthorities in Hong Kong have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to last week’s devastating fire, as they face growing criticism from residents over the arrests under national security laws of at least two civilians calling for accountability.Emergency services continued to search through the seven towers of the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po on Monday, days after the city’s deadliest fire in 75 years. The death toll rose to 151 and is expected to rise further as the search continues. About 40 people are still missing. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Kristi Noem claims suspect in national guard shooting was ‘radicalized’ in US

Homeland security secretary also blamed ‘activist’ judges for defying court order to halt deportation flightsKristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, claimed on Sunday that the suspect in the national guard shooting in Washington DC was “radicalized” in the US and blamed the Biden administration, though the suspect’s asylum was approved under Donald Trump.The shooting suspect, 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was granted asylum under the Trump administration in April 2025. He worked with CIA backed units in Afghanistan, coming to the US in September 2021 under an Operation Allies Welcome program. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Kate Forbes demands UK decision on MingYang wind investment to end 'vacuum' amid 'frustration'

Deputy First Minister voices her frustration at delays to Chinese investment amid national security concerns

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4 d. ago Peter Mandelson’s lobbying firm hired by company linked to Chinese military

Global Counsel signed $3m contract with WuXi AppTec in Europe months after it was named in US national security driveGlobal Counsel, the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, was brought in to advise the Chinese pharmaceutical company WuXi AppTec in Europe months after it was targeted in a US national security crackdown.WuXi AppTec signed a $3m contract with Global Counsel last year to deal with the international fallout from claims that it had links with the Chinese military and was implicated in human rights abuses in Xinjiang. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after two National Guards shot in Washington

The suspect of Wednesday’s shooting was identified by the Department of Homeland Security as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal

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5 d. ago Cyber attack hits London councils triggering ‘emergency’ response plans

Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea town halls said they are urgently working with the National Cyber Security Centre

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6 d. ago Major London councils initiate ‘emergency’ plans after being hit by cyber attack

Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea town halls said they are urgently working with the National Cyber Security Centre

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6 d. ago The world turns on the BBC: Foreign officials warn they will take much tougher stance on the broadcaster in the wake of Trump fakery

The US President is threatening a $5billion lawsuit after the BBC edit on its programme 'Panorama' made it look as though he had advocated violence.

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7 d. ago Turning Point USA plans to support JD Vance in 2028 presidential election, Erika Kirk says – live

Kirk told Megyn Kelly in interview that one of the last conversations she had with Charlie Kirk before his death was about ‘intentional’ support for vice-presidentTrump news at a glance: judge tosses criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia JamesThe president was online early today, and fired off a Truth Social post at 5:38am touting the economic impact that his sweeping tariffs will soon have on the country. He also noted that countries’ efforts to stockpile US goods ahead of the levies kicking in was “wearing thin”.“These payments will be RECORD SETTING, and put our Nation on a new and unprecedented course,” he wrote. “This Tariff POWER will bring America National Security and Wealth the likes of which has never been seen before.”Those opposing us are serving hostile foreign interests that are not aligned with the success, safety and prosperity of the USA. They couldn’t care less about us. I look so much forward to the United States Supreme Court’s decision on this urgent an...

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7 d. ago Pentagon says it is investigating senator Mark Kelly after he joined lawmakers telling military to refuse illegal orders – live

Pentagon, which usually tries to appear apolitical, threatens Democratic senator from Arizona with investigation over video calling for troops to refuse unlawful ordersThe president was online early today, and fired off a Truth Social post at 5:38am touting the economic impact that his sweeping tariffs will soon have on the country. He also noted that countries’ efforts to stockpile US goods ahead of the levies kicking in was “wearing thin”.“These payments will be RECORD SETTING, and put our Nation on a new and unprecedented course,” he wrote. “This Tariff POWER will bring America National Security and Wealth the likes of which has never been seen before.”Those opposing us are serving hostile foreign interests that are not aligned with the success, safety and prosperity of the USA. They couldn’t care less about us. I look so much forward to the United States Supreme Court’s decision on this urgent and time sensitive matter,” he added. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Overwhelming majority of Americans oppose military action in Venezuela, poll finds, as US prepares for next phase of operations – live

Seventy percent of Americans oppose to US military action in Venezuela, CBS News/YouGov poll finds; Trump administration labels Maduro as member of foreign terrorist organizationThe president was online early today, and fired off a Truth Social post at 5:38am touting the economic impact that his sweeping tariffs will soon have on the country. He also noted that countries’ efforts to stockpile US goods ahead of the levies kicking in was “wearing thin”.“These payments will be RECORD SETTING, and put our Nation on a new and unprecedented course,” he wrote. “This Tariff POWER will bring America National Security and Wealth the likes of which has never been seen before.”Those opposing us are serving hostile foreign interests that are not aligned with the success, safety and prosperity of the USA. They couldn’t care less about us. I look so much forward to the United States Supreme Court’s decision on this urgent and time sensitive matter,” he added. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago KEVIN MAGUIRE: 'It's time for Starmer to stand up to Trump, he's the real threat'

Mirror columnist Kevin Maguire says that in shamefully selling out Ukraine to his Russian invader 'friend', Putin puppet Donald Trump is the heir to Neville Chamberlain

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9 d. ago Rose Lavelle’s magic gives Gotham an NWSL championship that once seemed inevitable

The NWSL’s would-be superteam gritted out another title, as the Spirit and Trinity Rodman face a bevy of questionsWhen Rose Lavelle won the World Cup with the US in 2019, she did so by scoring the decisive goal. Six years, three club transfers, and nearly 100 national team caps later, she secured her first NWSL title in similar style.The playmaker made the difference for Gotham FC in a tense final on Saturday, taking advantage of a rare scoring chance and placing her shot to the far corner in a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit. The strike was a rare moment of attacking incisiveness in a match between two of the league’s fiercest rivals, with Gotham capitalizing on a period of indecision by Spirit manager Adrián González. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Security fears rise in Nigeria after more than 300 schoolchildren kidnapped

Christian group revises up number of students and teachers missing after one of country’s largest mass abductionGunmen have kidnapped more than 300 students and teachers in one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria, a Christian group said on Saturday, as security fears mounted in Africa’s most populous nation.The early Friday raid on St Mary’s co-educational school in Niger state in western Nigeria came after gunmen on Monday stormed a secondary school in neighbouring Kebbi state, abducting 25 girls. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Starmer to speak to Trump about Ukraine plan challenged by Kyiv’s allies

US, Ukrainian and European national security advisers will discuss the US-drafted plan on Sunday.

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