UK-US Trade Deals: Medicines Pact & Tech Sovereignty Row
New UK-US medicines agreement aims to boost NHS access to innovative drugs, but critics warn of eroded sovereignty in wider trade pacts with Trump. Explore the debate.
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Mottley: Legally binding methane pact needed now
Barbados PM Mia Mottley calls for a legally binding global agreement to cut methane emissions from oil & gas, warning climate tipping points are near. Urgent action can slow warming.
Bondi Shooting Forces Urgent National Cabinet Gun Law Meeting
PM Anthony Albanese convenes crisis talks on Australia's firearm regulations after Bondi terror attack. Calls grow for national reform, echoing the 1996 Port Arthur response.
Bucks County Sheriff Ousted Over ICE Partnership Deal
Democrat Danny Ceisler's decisive victory in the Bucks County sheriff race signals a major shift on local immigration enforcement. Explore the implications for US policy.
Sydney's Suburbs Awash with Guns, Prompting Law Review
Following the Bondi Beach terror attack, data reveals a startling concentration of licensed firearms in Sydney's suburbs. NSW Premier Chris Minns vows to tighten gun laws as national cabinet agrees to reform the National Firearms Agreement.
Syria accuses Israel of fighting 'ghosts' and breaking pact
Syria's interim president warns Israel's actions risk dangerous escalation, citing over 1,000 airstrikes and breaches of a 50-year disengagement deal. Read the full analysis.
Gaza girl's vital brain operation after bombing
Maryam, 12, is one of few hundred patients allowed out of Gaza for critical care since October 2025. Read her story and the wider medical crisis.
DR Congo peace deal collapses, thousands flee fighting
A US-brokered peace deal for DR Congo collapses within 24 hours as heavy fighting erupts, forcing thousands to flee. Read the latest on the escalating humanitarian crisis.
Rafah Crossing to Open for Gaza Residents to Enter Egypt
Israel announces the Rafah border crossing will open imminently, allowing Gazans to cross into Egypt under a EU-supervised mechanism. Read the latest updates.
UK-US zero-tariff pharma deal, NHS drug price rise
The UK and US have agreed a landmark deal maintaining zero tariffs on pharmaceuticals, while the NHS commits to a 25% net price increase for new medicines. Explore the details and implications.
Nobel Winner: US Deal Must Punish Russia War Crimes
Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize laureate demands any US peace agreement must hold Russia accountable for war crimes. Read the exclusive demands.
Warner Music signs landmark AI deal with Suno
Warner Music Group strikes a pioneering licensing agreement with AI song generator Suno, allowing artists like Coldplay to opt-in. Discover how this deal reshapes the music industry's future.
Cop30 climate summit reaches critical phase in Belem
Delegates race against time to secure fossil fuel transition agreement at Cop30 in Brazil. UK's Ed Miliband insists deal must happen 'one way or another' as tensions rise.
Putin backs Trump's Ukraine peace proposal
Vladimir Putin has publicly supported Donald Trump's controversial 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, including ceasefire terms and territorial concessions. Read the full analysis.
Cop30: Developing nations voice negotiation frustration
Exclusive accounts from Cop30 negotiators reveal deep divisions over climate finance and the 1.5C goal. Discover why vulnerable countries feel ignored in crucial talks.
Coalition's secret net zero talking points revealed
Exclusive: Coalition MPs instructed to defend net zero policy reversal while massive NT solar project proposed. Ukraine peace plan dismissed as 'absurd' amid ongoing conflict.
Ukraine Faces €70bn Funding Gap Amid EU Negotiations
Ukraine requires over €70bn in financial assistance as EU leaders debate using frozen Russian assets. With US support withdrawn, Europe must act to prevent Kyiv's financial collapse.
Australian Liberals Dump Net Zero Emissions Target
Australia's Liberal Party formally abandons its net zero emissions commitment after months of internal debate. Opposition leader Sussan Ley announces major climate policy reversal.
Guardian corrects report on Israeli jail detention
The Guardian issues a correction after an Israeli NGO clarified a Palestinian teenager was released from Rakefet jail in October. Read the full clarification and contact details.
Indigenous protestors storm Cop30, US absent from talks
Dramatic scenes at Cop30 as Indigenous protestors force entry. World reacts to unprecedented US absence from climate talks, with California's Governor Newsom stepping into the void. #ClimateAction
Net Zero Explained: 140+ Nations Target 2050
What does 'net zero emissions' mean? Over 140 countries are targeting it, but is it the same as the Paris Agreement? Unpack the climate pledges ahead of Cop30.
Senate passes funding deal to end government shutdown
The US Senate has advanced a funding package to conclude the longest government shutdown in American history. Discover how bipartisan cooperation finally broke the political deadlock.
Brazil pushes to restore 1.5°C climate goal
In a dramatic climate policy reversal, Brazil's President Lula da Silva is pushing to restore the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target at COP30 talks, marking a stark contrast to his predecessor's environmental record.
Scientists: We can still return to 1.5°C climate goal
Groundbreaking research reveals humanity still has a fighting chance to return to crucial 1.5°C climate target through immediate, coordinated global action on emissions and carbon removal.
Malaysia defends Trump trade deal amid criticism
Malaysian government officials have launched a robust defence of their new trade agreement with former US President Donald Trump, dismissing criticism as 'misinformed' while highlighting potential economic benefits.
UK phone giants unite to block scam calls
Major UK mobile providers join forces in landmark agreement to combat number spoofing fraud that costs Britons millions annually. New security measures coming 2025.
Tube workers secure 3-year pay deal with TfL
RMT union members overwhelmingly accept transformative pay package for London Underground staff, ending prolonged dispute with TfL and delivering significant wage increases through 2027.
70+ migrants returned to France under UK returns scheme
New figures reveal more than 70 asylum seekers have been returned to France under Rishi Sunak's returns agreement, while Channel crossings continue despite government efforts.
UK signs new deal to return Vietnamese migrants
The UK government has signed a landmark agreement with Vietnam to facilitate the return of migrants, addressing small boat crossings and illegal immigration concerns.
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