UK to approve Chinese mega-embassy in London
Sir Keir Starmer's government prepares to greenlight China's new mega-embassy at Royal Mint Court despite security concerns. Final decision expected 10 December.
Sir Keir Starmer's government prepares to greenlight China's new mega-embassy at Royal Mint Court despite security concerns. Final decision expected 10 December.
A 28-point Ukraine peace proposal, crafted between Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and the Kremlin without European input, faces universal condemnation. Analysis suggests Ukraine and Europe will play for time.
Security services indicate they can manage espionage risks from China's proposed 20,000 sq metre embassy near Tower Bridge. Decision expected by 10 December.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a potentially contentious visit to China in January 2025, Sky News understands. The trip comes amid heightened tensions over spying allegations.
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Australia's bid to host the Cop31 climate summit in Adelaide faces a diplomatic standoff with Turkey. As PM Albanese shows signs of cooling, will Bonn be forced to host?
As Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington, Jamal Khashoggi's murder warning about press freedom erosion resonates across American media. Read the full investigation.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly dismisses Donald Trump's threat to send troops into Mexico, citing historical warnings against foreign intervention.
Donald Trump rolls out red carpet for Mohammed bin Salman, with major defence and business deals expected. Read the latest on US-Saudi diplomacy.
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PM Anthony Albanese confirms Australia won't block Turkey's COP31 hosting bid, prioritising Pacific climate action over political stalemate. Read the full policy shift details.
Chinese travellers cancel half a million flights to Japan amid diplomatic tensions over Taiwan. Discover how this impacts tourism and business relations between the Asian giants.
US border agents deployed to Charlotte spark immigration debate. Learn about the policy shift, local impact, and what it means for UK-US relations.
The UN Security Council has endorsed President Trump's Middle East peace proposal for Gaza. Discover the international response and what this means for regional stability.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper dismisses reports of a UK-US intelligence rift over Caribbean drug trafficking. Get the latest on the diplomatic stance and potential military implications.
Iran's foreign minister reveals readiness to resume US nuclear negotiations if treated respectfully. Abbas Araghchi discloses new mediation requests amid ongoing tensions.
Iran confirms it has ceased all uranium enrichment following US airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. Foreign Minister demands 'equal and fair negotiations' with Washington. Read the latest.
London has become Moscow's primary villain, accused of plots from Nord Stream to drone strikes. Explore the historical roots and current tensions in UK-Russia relations.
Brazil expresses surprise as the UK declines to invest in a new tropical forest fund it helped design. The innovative scheme aims to make forests more valuable standing than cut down. Read more.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order removing tariffs on Australian beef and other food imports. Australian officials welcome the decision, calling previous duties 'unjustified'.
Australia and Turkey remain locked in a stalemate over hosting the 2026 UN climate summit, Cop31, with Germany reluctantly waiting as a default host. Discover the geopolitical tensions and potential compromises.
Security expert Mark Wheatley warns the proposed Chinese 'super embassy' near the Tower of London poses a major risk to UK national security and vital financial data lines. The government must take a bold stand.
A 36-year-old British man died in Istanbul after undergoing a hair transplant and dental work. The incident raises concerns about medical tourism safety.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch praises Javier Milei's economic reforms and responds to his vision for a 'competition' over the Falkland Islands' future. Read the latest on UK-Argentina relations.