28 h. ago Xi Jinping criticises ‘bullying behaviour’ and Putin blames west for Ukraine war at Shanghai summit

China’s leader urges attendees to oppose ‘cold war mentality’ while Russian president claims Ukraine war was ‘provoked by the west’Xi Jinping has criticised the “bullying behaviour” of other countries while Vladimir Putin has blamed the west for his war on Ukraine, on the second day of a major summit in China which seeks to challenge western-led multilateral blocs.The Shanghai Cooperation Summit (SCO) began in the city of Tianjin on Sunday, with Xi welcoming dozens of leaders from Eurasian member states and other partner and observer countries, including Putin, and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Xi and Modi say they are ‘partners not rivals’ in bid to repair ties

Donald Trump’s trade war drives a rapprochement between the world’s two most populous countries

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3 d. ago Modi and Ishiba discuss plugging gaps in Japan’s ageing workforce with Indian workers

Modi says both nations will facilitate human resource exchange of 500,000 people in next five years

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6 d. ago Cyriel Dessers Rangers transfer chase heats up as Champions League foes join battle

Panathinaikos are readying a bid for Dessers after talks stalled with Greek rivals AEK

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2 w. ago Virgin signs ‘exclusive’ train deal in bid to rival Eurostar

The operator is aiming to challenge Eurostar dominance

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2 w. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal have Eze rival; bid imminent; Man Utd get Baleba boost; Isak to Liverpool latest

Clubs are working on big deals as the start of the new Premier League season draws near

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3 w. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal have Eze rival; Isak twist; Baleba bid

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal have Eze rival; Isak twist; Baleba bid  London Evening Standard

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3 w. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal face Eze rival; Man Utd want Baleba after Sesko; second Liverpool Isak bid

The summer transfer window is heating up as big moves continue to be worked on ahead of deadline day

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3 w. ago Trump threatens India with 50% tariffs for buying Russian oil

An Indian government source said it needs to gradually repair ties with the U.S. and engage more with the BRICS bloc

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3 w. ago Sabadell shareholders approve £2.65 billion sale of TSB to Santander

Some analysts think the sale could make it easier for Sabadell to rebuff a potential hostile takeover bid by rival group BBVA.

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3 w. ago Manchester United rival Newcastle with Sesko bid and believe he prefers Old Trafford

Both clubs submit offers that could rise to almost £75mAlexander Isak scheduled for talks with Eddie HoweManchester United are battling with Newcastle to sign the RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. Newcastle had appeared to be within touching distance of a deal for the 22-year-old but Manchester United made a rival bid on Tuesday and believe the player would prefer a move to Old Trafford.Newcastle submitted a second offer for Sesko of £69.7m, which with add-ons could rise to almost £75m, after receiving encouragement that he was potentially open to a transfer to Tyneside. But cautious optimism at St James’ Park regarding an agreement was caveated by Manchester United’s interest. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Spectris agrees £4.8bn takeover offer as KKR outbids private equity rival

Private equity giant KKR has trumped rival Advent's takeover bid for British scientific instruments maker Spectris with an improved offer.

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4 w. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal face Eze rival; new Isak bid; Sesko twist

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal face Eze rival; new Isak bid; Sesko twist  London Evening Standard

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4 w. ago Benjamin Sesko: Manchester United dealt transfer blow as RB Leipzig 'favour' rival bid

Ruben Amorim wants a new striker at Old Trafford this summer

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4 w. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal face Eze rival; new Isak bid; Sesko battle

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal face Eze rival; new Isak bid; Sesko battle  London Evening Standard

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4 w. ago Manchester United launch first offer for Benjamin Sesko after Newcastle start 'bidding war'

United ready to rival Newcastle bid following fresh talks with RB Leipzig

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