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Fiji defence minister welcomes US security deal and criticises China missile test
Pio Tikoduadua tells the Guardian the Pacific is ‘not a space for missile testing’ after China’s launch earlier this year raised concern in the region. Fiji’s defence minister has stressed the need ...The Guardian - 48m -
51% of singles say they would fast-track moving in with a partner to save money
If someone you like is willing to ease some of the strain caused by rent, it's hard to say "no."CNBC - 3h -
China’s Nuclear Buildup Is on Track Despite Graft Scandals, Pentagon Says
Corruption investigations may have shaken Beijing’s confidence in top commanders, but China’s military expansion hasn’t slowed, a report found.The New York Times - 9h -
Fast-track House vote anticipated on spending deal as conservatives object
House lawmakers are bracing for a possible vote on the 1,500-page government funding deal as early as Wednesday night or Thursday morning under a fast-track process. The potential move to speed up ...The Hill - 5h -
Chagos deal remains on track, says UK minister
The Conservatives say it compromises UK security, while Nigel Farage says it has caused "deep disquiet" in Donald Trump's team.BBC News - 8h -
Starmer deal over Chagos Islands in turmoil after Mauritius reopens talks
UK officials say London will refuse to hand over more money as issue flares into major disputeFinancial Times - 13h -
Far-right Israeli minister attacks Gaza ceasefire proposal as ‘surrender deal’
Bezalel Smotrich and ultranationalists in cabinet criticise renewed push for an agreementFinancial Times - 14h -
New Mauritian PM sends fresh Chagos proposals to UK
Navin Ramgoolam says the original agreement did not benefit his nation enough.BBC News - 1d -
Sweden open to power cable project if Germany reforms, minister says
Swedish energy minister Ebba Busch prepared to move on Hansa PowerBridge project if Berlin overhauls electricity marketFinancial Times - 1d -
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deals with declining popularity
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deals with declining popularityABC News - 2d -
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UK in diplomatic contact with Syrian rebels, says Lammy
The foreign secretary's remarks come as the government announced £50m of humanitarian aid for Syrians.BBC News - 3d -
UK minister defends talks with Beijing despite China spy claims
Home secretary says Britain will take robust approach to any challenge to national or economic securityFinancial Times - 3d -
UCLA student sues California doctors, says she was 'fast-tracked' into transgender surgery
A UCLA student is suing multiple California health care providers and hospitals for medical negligence, alleging she was wrongly diagnosed with gender dysphoria and then “fast-tracked onto the ...NBC News - 6d -
Housing plans not war on rural England, says minister
Matthew Pennycook says development will be focused on areas where housing is least affordable.BBC News - 6d -
City should be more supportive of UK defence sector, says minister
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says banks and investors should shrug off ethical concerns about industryFinancial Times - 6d -
Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stability
A spokesperson for France's outgoing government says President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and “guarantee the stability of the ...ABC News - 6d -
UK ministers consider biggest ever renewable subsidy auction
Discussions come as government seeks to meet 2030 clean power targetFinancial Times - 6d -
UK ministers reject union calls to lift public sector pay to pre-austerity levels
Downing Street says wages can rise above inflation only with productivity gains to matchFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Israel wants to create ‘sterile’ zone in Syria, says defence minister
Israeli forces have seized territory and reportedly struck hundreds of military targets once controlled by Assad regimeFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Review of £1.2tn in UK public spending will ‘be tight’, minister warns
Treasury chief secretary Darren Jones launches line-by-line assessment to find 5% savingsFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Xi says China will remain world’s ‘growth engine’
Stocks rise after Beijing signals more measures to boost economyFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK deal
The Joint Action Plan sees Germany commit to making it easier to prosecute those facilitating people-smuggling to the UK.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
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Government needs to think like a start-up, says minister
Pat McFadden says the civil service needs more "disrupters" to come up with new ideas to problems.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Mbappe says he remains committed to France
Kylian Mbappe says he remains committed to playing for France despite being left out of their last two squads.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Trump says he wants DACA recipients to be able to remain in U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump tells Kristen Welker how he plans to address mixed-immigration-status families during his second term during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
New UK planning rules will bypass councils to fast-track housebuilding
Housing secretary Angela Rayner says ministers will be ‘grasping the nettle’ in system overhaulFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Assad and Syrian defense minister’s whereabouts unknown since last night, prime minister says
Assad and Syrian defense minister’s whereabouts unknown since last night, prime minister saysABC News - Dec. 8 -
EU will demand early fish deal in UK reset talks
Requirement among red lines drawn up by Brussels ahead of 2025 negotiationsFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Mike Gundy will remain Oklahoma State coach after coming to agreement on restructured deal
The new deal ends a brief standoff between Gundy and the schoolCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Ulta Beauty’s stock on track for biggest gain in 2 years. One analyst says it’s still undervalued.
Beauty and cosmetics company’s latest earnings cheered investors and at least 17 analysts hiked stock price targets.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Fighting Populism From the Lonely Center Ground
One of the last centrist leaders left on the global stage, Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week outlined his plan to deliver change for people in the U.K. Will it be enough?The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Yoon should not remain as South Korean president, his party leader says
The head of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s governing party on Friday signaled more openness to his removal as president for declaring martial law.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Quebec sees spike in irregular crossings to U.S., public security minister says
Quebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said on Tuesday that the number of irregular crossings from Canada to the U.S. has jumped significantly in the last three years.Bonnardel met on ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
FTC Says Data Brokers Unlawfully Tracked Protesters and US Military Personnel
The FTC is targeting data brokers that monitored people’s movements during protests and around US military installations. But signs suggest the Trump administration will be far more lenient.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Tiger Woods believes PGA Tour, LIV Golf's backers will come to agreement, remains unsure of deal structure
Woods held court Tuesday morning as host of the Hero World ChallengeCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister
Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Schumer says bipartisan talks to avoid shutdown before Christmas 'on the right track'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday indicated that bipartisan negotiations to avert the threat of a government shutdown this month are “on the right track,” but he warned ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Syria crisis due to Assad’s refusal to engage with opposition, says Turkish minister
Iran’s foreign minister blamed Israel’s intervention instead, but emergency talks in Ankara said to be ‘constructive’. Middle East crisis – live updates The crisis in Syria is the result of ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
