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Beijing preps sharp, cold shoulder for Blinken visit
The U.S. secretary of State is finally headed to Beijing, but the “thaw” in relations predicted by the administration may be slow to follow. Antony…
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European officials support plan that could ease Ukraine’s move into NATO
Support for easing Ukraine’s pathway to NATO membership is growing within the alliance, increasing the likelihood that the proposal becomes official during a major gathering…
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‘Sexist and undemocratic’: Pregnant MEPs demand ability to vote on maternity leave
STRASBOURG — With a year to go before the EU elections, four pregnant European Parliament members are leading a campaign with their male allies to…
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Finland’s far right to enter government with conservatives
A coalition of four parties, including the anti-immigration Finns Party, will form Finland’s new government, according to conservative leader Petteri Orpo. “All the issues have…
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More of this kind of straight talking on TV politics shows please
There’s been no shortage of memorable exchanges in the fallout from the Partygate inquiry’s devastating verdict on Boris Johnson. And this is definitely in the…
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US trade representative sympathizes with EU concerns over surging Chinese EV imports
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressed sympathy Thursday for European Union concerns about surging electric vehicle imports from China, saying the situation seemed to echo…
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‘You Sound Crackers’: Boris Johnson Ally Called Out For Claiming Downfall Is ‘Revenge For Brexit’
The front page of the House of Commons committee of privileges report. An ally of Boris Johnson has been labelled “crackers” for suggesting the devastating…
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Nadine Dorries smelt a Partygate inquiry rat among her fellow Tory MPs – only 13 responses you need
Every new chapter in the Nadine Dorries story gets harder to script, and this latest one is surely the most out there yet. The former…
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Ted Cruz: Congress ‘doesn’t know what the hell it’s doing’ with AI regulation
Congress “doesn’t know what the hell it’s doing” when it comes to regulating artificial intelligence, Sen. Ted Cruz said on Thursday. When asked about AI…
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Susanna Reid wasn’t letting Nigel Farage off the hook – and it’s just glorious
GB News presenter and election runner-up to a dolphin, Nigel Farage, found his pronouncements weren’t met with the usual nods and awe once he stepped…
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