PM stresses Ukraine support as he prepares for summit talks with China's Xi

Trump: China's Xi Jinping would handle Harris 'like a baby'

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A Xi Enforcer Is Revving Up China's Spy Machine---and Alarming the West

The intelligence agency accused of steering cyberattacks on the U.S. has grown more powerful with a trusted protégé of the Chinese leader at the helm.

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FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep

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Biden and Xi Meet, Delivering Messages Seemingly Intended for Trump

Donald J. Trump has promised a more aggressive approach, after the Biden administration worked to avoid open conflict with Beijing.

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Xi Tells Biden China Is Ready to Work With Incoming Administration

The two leaders’ final sit-down, at a summit in Peru, is marked by uncertainty over Trump’s tariff threats.

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Xi says China is ‘ready to work’ with Trump in final meeting with Biden

The two leaders also agreed humans, not artificial intelligence, should maintain control over nuclear weapons use in last meeting before Trump assumes US presidency. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Cop29 live: oil bosses given red carpet treatment at climate summit

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World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Cop 29 live: Argentina’s negotiators ordered to withdraw from climate summit; French minister cancels trip

France’s ecology minister cancels after Azerbaijan’s president attacks French actions in overseas territories. Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, has joined a chorus of ...

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Austin, in Ukraine, Announces New Arms Shipment as U.S. Election Looms

The trip by the U.S. defense secretary comes as Russian forces steadily gain territory in eastern Ukraine.

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Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

UK's Ukraine support 'resolute' after Trump win

Darren Jones says there "shouldn't be an element of conceding to illegal invasions from Russia".

Starmer and Macron pledge ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine

Two leaders show united front after Trump victory in US threatens to upturn western backing for Kyiv

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: G7 defence ministers pledge ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine

Mixed reaction to Zelenskyy’s ‘victory plan’; Video purportedly shows North Korean recruits collecting Russian military fatigues. What we know on day 970. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Biden’s post-election pep talk was pathetic — Democrats must prepare to fight

It’s one thing to pledge to “ensure a peaceful and orderly transition,” as Biden did. It’s quite another to proceed as though this is a normal transition and a normal incoming president.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Cop16 at a glance: the big issues that will define talks at Colombia’s UN summit

Delegates from 196 countries are discussing progress in preserving biodiversity. So what are the sticking points?. Every two years, leaders from around the world gather to discuss the state of life ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Xi tells Biden he is "ready to work with a new administration"

Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the ...

Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with Biden

The incoming Trump administration loomed over Chinese President Jinping Xi's final meeting with outgoing US president Joe Biden.

South America’s ‘made in China’ megaport prepares to transform trade

Beijing-backed project in Peru poses strategic challenge to US as Donald Trump prepares to take office in January

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Squid Game director was so stressed on set he lost nine teeth

The South Korean hit drama returns for a second season in December.

China reacts to Trump's tough talk on tariffs and Taiwan

Beijing is bracing for President-elect Donald Trump's tough stance on tariffs and Taiwan. Ramy Inocencio has more on Trump's possible plans and the reaction they are eliciting abroad.

Scholz wants to talk to Putin about Ukraine 'soon'

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Macron and Starmer vow 'unwavering' Ukraine support after marking Armistice Day

The leaders' discussions also focused on the Middle East and the problems caused by migration in Europe.

Zelensky: Ukraine not yet in a position for war talks with Russia

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Trump begins to fill Cabinet positions as he prepares for a second term

President-elect Trump is beginning to fill his top spots in his administration. On Truth Social, Trump announced former ICE director Tom Homan will be his "border czar." He has also nominated New ...

Polish PM, other world leaders to discuss Ukraine after Trump's election win

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he would host meetings with fellow world leaders to deliberate on how to approach growing tensions in Ukraine after President-elect Trump's election win. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

China tightens export controls for tech and goods with military use, ahead of Xi's trip to Russia

China unveiled a set of regulations on export control of goods and technologies that could be used for military purposes.

Business - CNBC - October 21

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