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From BBC News. Today, the government has laid out their plans for new legislation in the King’s speech, amid speculation that Wes Streeting is going to launch a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer as soon as Thursday. It’s rumoured that Streeting wanted to wait in order to not distract from the speech, but the rising…
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From BBC News. During US President Donald Trump two-day visit to China, the global superpowers are expected to discuss tariffs, competition over technology, the war in Iran, and America’s relationship with Taiwan. Trade between the two countries has declined in recent years amid an escalating tariff war and other restrictions. The war in Iran is…
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From BBC News. For the first time in nearly a decade a sitting American President is travelling to China. While tensions between the US and China have been simmering for a while now, over everything from tariffs to Taiwan, Donald Trump has expressed admiration for his powerful Chinese counterpart. Meanwhile in China, President Xi has…
From BBC News. We focus so much on GDP, cost of living, joblessness, why don’t we talk more about general wellbeing? Why don’t politicians – along with other promises – say they will aim to make us happier? The World At One’s Sarah Montague and PM’s Evan Davis discuss whether it is possible to work…
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From BBC News. There has been an international backlash against Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest – one of the world’s biggest entertainment events – fueled by concerns over the war in Gaza. Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, Iceland and the Netherlands are boycotting this year’s competition. And the Israeli contestant Noam Bettan was booed by…
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From BBC News. Donald Trump has predicted that his meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing will be “very special” – but is also likely to be fraught. Both sides are looking to stabilise the volatile China – US relationship. The talks are likely to centre on how to balance competition in trade and technology. Trump…
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From BBC News. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting to stay on in his role, despite calls from Labour critics for him to step down. After a disastrous set of elections for the party last week, Wes Streeting’s allies have told the BBC they expect the health secretary to challenge Starmer’s leadership as soon…
From BBC News. Twenty-two passengers and crew evacuated from a cruise ship after a hantavirus outbreak are set to leave hospital isolation in the UK. The group, who returned from the MV Hondius expedition cruise, spent 72 hours isolating at Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside and will continue isolating at home for 42 days. The…
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From BBC News. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended the price of the US’s war with Iran as tension grows over whether the current ceasefire will hold. Following Trump calling Iran’s counter-proposal to end the war "garbage", one Iranian lawmaker warned that the country could enrich uranium up to weapons grade level, if Iran is…
From BBC News. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended the price of the US’s war with Iran as tension grows over whether the current ceasefire will hold. Following Trump calling Iran’s counter-proposal to end the war "garbage", one Iranian lawmaker warned that the country could enrich uranium up to weapons grade level, if Iran is…
From BBC News. Keir Starrmer has said he will “get on with governing” despite another day of increasing pressure on him to resign from the Labour party. Four ministers resigned on Tuesday, and more MPs have called for the Prime Minister to stand down. But so far no formal leadership contest has been triggered. Meanwhile…
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From BBC News. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Starmer has defied calls to stand down – on Tuesday, four ministers resigned while more than 80 Labour MPs have so far urged him to quit immediately or draw up a timetable to leave. Meanwhile more than 100 Labour MPs signed a statement backing the PM, saying…
From BBC News. King Charles will set out the UK government’s planned new laws at the State Opening of Parliament. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #KingCharles #RoyalFamily #BBCNews
From BBC News. Israel has approved a new law to impose the death penalty and public trials on people involved in the Hamas-led attacks of 7th October, 2023. It was passed unanimously in Israel’s parliament – the Knesset. "May everyone see how the State of Israel is a sovereign state which knows how to hold…
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