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Trump's Taiwan arms freeze sparks trade deal fears

Exclusive: Reports that Donald Trump has paused critical weapons aid to Taiwan have raised alarm among security experts, who fear the former president may be using the island's security as leverage in trade negotiations with China.

British Gas Warns of 100% Bill Surge in Cold Snap

British Gas warns millions of UK households to brace for a severe cold snap, with energy bills potentially doubling. Get expert tips on how to stay warm and save money during the freeze.

Vietnam Urges Russia to Freeze Assets of Sanctioned Individuals

In a bold move to protect its financial system, Vietnam has formally requested Russian authorities to swiftly freeze assets held by individuals targeted by international sanctions, signalling a delicate balancing act in its foreign policy.

Vietnam fortifies Russia ties after Putin's strategic visit

Vietnam is strategically deepening its diplomatic and economic partnership with Russia, navigating complex global alliances after President Vladimir Putin's recent high-profile visit to Hanoi, which drew international scrutiny.

Putin's £9bn Debt to Kim Exposed in Arms Deal Betrayal

A damning new intelligence report reveals Vladimir Putin is ripping off Kim Jong-un, failing to pay for millions of North Korean shells and missiles crucial to his war in Ukraine. The £9 billion debt exposes a desperate and crumbling alliance.

Arctic Blast Sends UK Temperatures Plummeting to -9C

Britain braces for a brutal Arctic freeze as temperatures plummet to -9C, with the Met Office warning of widespread frost, ice, and treacherous conditions. Get the latest forecast and safety advice.

South Wales Winter Energy Crisis as Deep Freeze Looms

Exclusive: A perfect storm of severe weather warnings and soaring energy costs threatens to plunge South Wales into a winter crisis, with MPs warning of unaffordable bills and a 'serious problem' for vulnerable residents.

Family fights carer after farmer dies day after wedding

The family of a wealthy 75-year-old farmer has launched a legal battle to freeze his estate after he died just one day after secretly marrying his 51-year-old carer. They have branded her a 'gold-digger' in a bitter inheritance dispute.

Iceland suspends UK arms licences over Gaza war

Iceland halts new arms export licences to the UK, citing international humanitarian law concerns over Gaza. A significant diplomatic move scrutinising Britain's role in the Israel-Hamas war.

Democratic Senators Accuse Israel of Gaza 'Ethnic Cleansing'

A group of prominent US Democratic senators issues a stark warning, accusing Israel of committing 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza and urging President Biden to suspend weapon transfers, marking a significant escalation in internal party tensions over the confl

Rachel Reeves pledges business rates freeze and overhaul

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.

London Arms Fair Sparks Fiery Protests and Police Clashes

Chaos engulfed a major London defence exhibition as activists clashed with police, setting tyres alight in a dramatic protest against the global arms trade. Our photo report captures the fiery scenes and the tense standoff.

Jennings' Cartoon Skewers London Arms Fair Hypocrisy

A powerful new cartoon by Ben Jennings skewers the grim irony of the world's largest arms fair being hosted in London, juxtaposing weapons of war with the city's iconic landmarks and the UK's deepening cost-of-living crisis.

Spanish PM Sánchez: Israel 'exterminating' people in Gaza

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivers a blistering condemnation of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, accusing it of 'exterminating defenceless people' and calling for an immediate end to EU arms exports. The remarks, made in parliament, signal a

UK Firms Halt Hiring After 'Anti-Business' Budget

Business leaders sound the alarm as companies across Britain freeze recruitment following Labour's first Budget. Discover the sectors hit hardest and why bosses fear a return to '1970s-style' economic policies.

Las Vegas Housing Market Freeze: 'It's Like a Morgue'

The once-booming Las Vegas property market has frozen solid. Soaring mortgage rates and economic uncertainty have scared away buyers, leaving a graveyard of unsold homes and desperate sellers slashing prices in a bid to attract the few remaining prospects

Protesters storm Israeli arms firm Elbit's London HQ

Dozens of Palestine Action protesters were arrested after a major demonstration at the London headquarters of Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer. The group occupied the building, unveiling banners and demanding an end to UK complicity in the Gaza

Putin: Trump Would Have Cut Ukraine Arms to Force Peace

Vladimir Putin alleges Donald Trump would have blocked further US arms to Ukraine, forcing Kyiv into peace talks. The explosive claim reveals deep Kremlin interference fears as Ukraine battles Russian assaults.

Care staff indicted after woman freezes to death in home

Two carers from a Texas care facility face criminal charges after 69-year-old Cynthia Pierce was found frozen to death in her bed during a catastrophic power outage, exposing a shocking failure in duty of care.

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