10 h. ago KGB defector turned to Britain only after US rejected him several times, book reveals

Vasili Mitrokhin defected in 1992 after spending years copying top-secret documents on Soviet spies and operationsOne of the most consequential Russian defectors in history was turned away several times by the US before he was eventually accepted by Britain and exfiltrated with his family from Russia, according to revelations in a new book.Vasili Mitrokhin, a KGB archivist who spent years copying top-secret documents on some of the most sensitive Soviet spies and operations, was brought out of Russia in 1992 by MI6. His archive of copied documents was exfiltrated separately. But London got hold of his trove only after Mitrokhin gave up trying to get the US to take him seriously. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Direct flights between India and China to resume soon in landmark deal

The two countries have also talked about economic and trade deals

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32 h. ago Heston Blumenthal reveals he 'thought about different ways of ending his life'

The London-born celebrity chef, who holds a total of seven Michelin stars, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after being sectioned - on the insistence of his wife - in November 2023.

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3 d. ago Deal ‘is done’, says Trump, as China and US trade truce gets back on track after London talks

Deal ‘is done’, says Trump, as China and US trade truce gets back on track after London talks  The Straits Times

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3 d. ago Trump says China will face 55% tariffs under trade deal; US inflation rises to 2.4% – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsElon Musk says he regrets some of his posts about Trump: ‘They went too far’US-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsShares in Tesla are set to rally in New York later today, after Elon Musk attempted to patch up relations with Donald Trump.Tesla’s shares are up 2.5% in premarket trading at $334.28, as traders react to Musk’s expression of regret over his criticism of Trump last week. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump declares deal with China is ‘done’; US inflation rises to 2.4% – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsElon Musk says he regrets some of his posts about Trump: ‘They went too far’US-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsShares in Tesla are set to rally in New York later today, after Elon Musk attempted to patch up relations with Donald Trump.Tesla’s shares are up 2.5% in premarket trading at $334.28, as traders react to Musk’s expression of regret over his criticism of Trump last week. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump says U.S. trade deal with China is done, after tariff talks in London yield "framework deal"

Trump says U.S. trade deal with China is done, after tariff talks in London yield "framework deal"  CBS News

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3 d. ago Trump declares deal with China is ‘done’, with agreement on rare earths and magnets – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsElon Musk says he regrets some of his posts about Trump: ‘They went too far’US-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsShares in Tesla are set to rally in New York later today, after Elon Musk attempted to patch up relations with Donald Trump.Tesla’s shares are up 2.5% in premarket trading at $334.28, as traders react to Musk’s expression of regret over his criticism of Trump last week. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Tesla shares rise as Musk ‘regrets’ posts about Donald Trump; US

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsElon Musk says he regrets some of his posts about Trump: ‘They went too far’US-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsShares in Tesla are set to rally in New York later today, after Elon Musk attempted to patch up relations with Donald Trump.Tesla’s shares are up 2.5% in premarket trading at $334.28, as traders react to Musk’s expression of regret over his criticism of Trump last week. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump claims U.S. and China reached trade agreement after London talks

Trump claims U.S. and China reached trade agreement after London talks  CBS News

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3 d. ago Elon Musk says he ‘regrets’ some of his posts about Donald Trump; US

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsShares in Tesla are set to rally in New York later today, after Elon Musk attempted to patch up relations with Donald Trump.Tesla’s shares are up 2.5% in premarket trading at $334.28, as traders react to Musk’s expression of regret over his criticism of Trump last week. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Stock markets rise after US and China agree framework deal to restore trade war truce – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsRichard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor, says this week’s talks in London between the US and China “represent progress”, despite the lack of detail about what was agreed:“Apparently constructive talks between the US and China have put markets on a firmer footing, as investors hope that the worst of the tariff turbulence may have passed.Details of the framework which has been agreed in principle were patchy and in any event yet to be signed off by both Presidents. Chinese exports of rare earth minerals are likely to have been high on the agenda, although at this stage it has not become apparent what China may have negotiated in return.“Markets will likely welcome the shift in tone from confrontation to coordination. But with no further meetings scheduled, we’re not out of the woods yet. The next step depends on Trump and Xi endorsing and enforc...

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3 d. ago US, China agree on ‘framework’ on trade after talks in London

US, China agree on ‘framework’ on trade after talks in London  Al Jazeera

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3 d. ago China and U.S. reach trade framework agreement at London economic talks

China and U.S. reach trade framework agreement at London economic talks  Dimsum Daily

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3 d. ago The US and China have reached a trade framework after 2 days of talks in London, says China's negotiator

The US and China have reached a trade framework after 2 days of talks in London, says China's negotiator  Business Insider

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3 d. ago U.S., China agree on ‘framework’ to implement trade deal after two days of talks in London

U.S., China agree on ‘framework’ to implement trade deal after two days of talks in London  MarketWatch

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3 d. ago U.S., China say agreed to 'framework' after London trade talks

U.S., China say agreed to 'framework' after London trade talks  The Japan Times

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3 d. ago Exclusive | China chows on US fast food at London trade talks: 'total cultural victory!'

Exclusive | China chows on US fast food at London trade talks: 'total cultural victory!'  New York Post

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4 d. ago US says trade talks with China ‘going well’ as sides reconvene

Howard Lutnick says discussions in London expected to go on throughout Tuesday

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4 d. ago US, China hold 2nd day of trade talks in London to address tariff truce

US, China hold 2nd day of trade talks in London to address tariff truce  Türkiye Today

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