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UK blocks Scottish govt from Trump and Vance meetings

The UK government has intervened to prevent Scottish ministers from holding official meetings with Donald Trump and JD Vance during their UK visits, sparking a major constitutional row over devolved powers.

Chinese Embassy Approval Could Be Unlawful

Explosive legal opinion reveals UK ministers may have acted unlawfully by giving private assurances to China about their new embassy before planning permission was granted. The controversy raises serious questions about diplomatic transparency.

UK spies gagged over Chinese embassy security concerns

Security officials were prevented from raising national security concerns about China's controversial new embassy compound in London, raising serious questions about diplomatic transparency and UK sovereignty.

China accused of water torture on UK diplomats

Tensions escalate as Chinese authorities allegedly cut water supplies to British diplomats' housing in Beijing, prompting concerns over diplomatic retaliation amid ongoing disputes over London's new embassy.

Queen Letizia's chic blue outfit for school visits

Spain's Queen Letizia stuns in a sophisticated blue ensemble as she marks the new academic year with school visits in Madrid, offering a masterclass in royal style and public engagement.

Australia expels Iranian ambassador over antisemitic attacks

Australia takes unprecedented diplomatic action, expelling Iran's ambassador following compelling evidence linking Tehran to orchestrated antisemitic attacks on Australian soil. The move signals a major escalation in bilateral tensions.

China seizes Aung San Suu Kyi's properties

Chinese officials have confiscated multiple properties belonging to Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, escalating tensions between the two nations.

SK leader demands Japan address wartime crimes

Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's opposition leader, has called on Japan to take responsibility for its wartime actions, including forced labour and sexual slavery, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Spain and Morocco battle over 'Octopus Capital' title

The small Spanish town of Carballiño has ignited a culinary controversy by declaring itself the 'World Capital of the Octopus', angering Moroccan officials who claim the title belongs to their country.

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