China Threatened Retaliation Over UK Foreign Influence Rules, Officials Warned
China warned UK it would retaliate if ministers placed Chinese security entities on enhanced foreign influence register, amid dropped spying trial controversy.
China warned UK it would retaliate if ministers placed Chinese security entities on enhanced foreign influence register, amid dropped spying trial controversy.
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Tory MP Simon Clarke urges Rishi Sunak to resign, drawing sharp criticism from fellow Conservatives amid deepening party rift.
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Keir Starmer criticises government's hands-off approach to police reform, urges Met chief to go further and faster after Casey review.
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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls Trump's Iran war a 'mistake' at Washington event, citing instability and living standards damage.
Three French governments have collapsed in less than a year; Macron's popularity sinks to 14% amid political deadlock and far-right rise.
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Robert Jenrick faces backlash over comments describing Birmingham's Handsworth as a 'slum' and noting a lack of white faces, with critics accusing him of racialised language.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns Reform UK's criticism of police handling of Epping asylum hotel protests, calling for support for officers.
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Liz Kendall launches pension commission and review of state pension age, warning of rising pensioner poverty and the need to boost retirement savings.
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French President Macron asks resigning PM Lecornu to stay 48 hours for final negotiations amid deepening political crisis.
Fed Governor Stephen Miran resigns as White House CEA chair to stay on at central bank, fulfilling Senate pledge amid political tensions over interest rates and justice investigations.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says Labour must deliver change to deserve re-election, acknowledging voter frustration over policy U-turns and economic challenges.
Secret Service agents' January 6 texts were erased after oversight request, says watchdog, raising tampering concerns.
Mark Speakman resigns as NSW Liberal leader, with Kellie Sloane expected to replace him amid party turmoil and federal brand damage.
PM Starmer to give Commons statement Monday on Mandelson's US ambassador role despite failed vetting; sacked official Robbins speaks Tuesday.
Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK, but her controversial past and the party's need to broaden appeal pose a strategic gamble for Nigel Farage.
Australia's youngest senator, Charlotte Walker, reveals depression, bullying, misogyny, and a pet-related white lie in her maiden speech to parliament.
US Department of Justice removes news releases on Capitol riot cases, calling them 'partisan propaganda' amid Trump-era pardons and compensation fund.