Starmer Opens Door to Xi Jinping UK Visit
Keir Starmer has suggested a potential UK visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping following bilateral talks in Beijing, sparking criticism from Conservative MPs and human rights advocates.
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Starmer's Unequal Beijing Summit with Xi Jinping
Keir Starmer's long-awaited trip to China culminated in a brief meeting with Xi Jinping, marked by diplomatic platitudes, visa concessions, and approval for a London mega-embassy.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 Moon Impact Scenario
NASA assesses a 4.3% chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the moon, releasing energy equal to 6.5 megatons of TNT and creating a visible flash from Earth.
Swiss Officials Face Criminal Probe Over Deadly Bar Fire
Prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into two local officials in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, following the New Year's bar fire that killed 40 young people and injured 116.
Senate Democrats Consider Deal to Prevent Government Shutdown
Senate Democrats are negotiating a potential agreement to avoid a partial government shutdown by supporting short-term DHS funding, allowing time to discuss immigration operation reforms following recent incidents in Minneapolis.
Assisted Dying Bill: 'Outrageous' Parliament Act Plan Sparks Fury
Critics slam Lord Falconer's 'unprecedented' plan to use Parliament Act to force through assisted dying bill, as Lords debate hundreds of amendments amid claims of obstruction.
TikTok Star Shirley Raines Dies After Helping Homeless
Shirley Raines, known as 'Ms. Shirley' to her 5 million TikTok followers, has died at 58. She dedicated her life to providing food, dignity and hope to homeless communities in Los Angeles and beyond through her non-profit Beauty 2 The Streetz.
Farage Courts UAE Ministers and Donors in Dubai
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage visited Dubai to meet UAE ministers and seek donations from wealthy expats, praising the country's policies and criticising UK governance.
City Firms Silent on Starmer China Trip
Most private sector delegates on Keir Starmer's China trade mission declined to comment, while public institutions voiced support for the diplomatic initiative.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Runs for California Governor
Centrist Democrat and former tech entrepreneur Matt Mahan enters the race to succeed Gavin Newsom, positioning himself as a pragmatic alternative focused on state issues.
Nursery Worker Pleads Guilty to Upskirting Children
Vincent Chan, a 45-year-old paedophile nursery worker, has pleaded guilty to 26 new sexual offences, including upskirting children aged three and four at a London nursery.
Waspi Pensions Verdict: Government Rejects Compensation Again
The government has denied compensation to Waspi women for state pension age changes, sparking anger from campaigners and political parties across the spectrum.
Nursery Worker Admits 26 New Offences Including Upskirting
Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to 26 new charges, including voyeurism and indecent photography of children, adding to his existing convictions for abuse at a London nursery.
Shepherd's Bush Jewellery Heist: Photos of Loot and Hammers
First photos from the Shepherd's Bush jewellery heist reveal chaos with loot and hammers left behind. One man arrested after trying to flee on a moped.
Court Hears of Girl's Ordeal in Nuneaton
A 12-year-old girl was raped in Nuneaton hours after another man tried to drag her away, with two defendants on trial at Warwick Crown Court facing multiple charges.
Colin Boyce's Nationals Leadership Challenge
Queensland MP Colin Boyce launches leadership bid after Coalition split, criticising Nationals as 'nothing party' while defending controversial climate stance.
Trump's Domestic Crackdown: America at a Crossroads?
Minneapolis streets witness ICE agents detaining citizens and shootings, as White House counters victims as perpetrators. David Smith discusses fascism fears.
Teenager Admits Murder of 12-Year-Old Boy in Birmingham
A 15-year-old has pleaded guilty to murdering 12-year-old Leo Ross in a random stabbing in Shire Country Park, Birmingham. The victim was walking home from school.
Teen Pleads Guilty to Murder of 12-Year-Old in Birmingham
A 15-year-old boy has admitted to the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross, who was fatally stabbed on a riverside path in Birmingham's Hall Green area last January.
Teen Pleads Guilty to Murder of 12-Year-Old Leo Ross
A 15-year-old boy has admitted to the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross, who was fatally stabbed while walking home from school in Hall Green, Birmingham.
Uyghurs in UK Feel 'Betrayed' by Starmer's China Trip
Uyghur activists in London accuse Prime Minister Keir Starmer of abandoning genocide pledges during his trade-focused visit to China, expressing deep disappointment over his diplomatic engagement.
Iran Protests Shift from Women's Rights to Monarchist Focus
Recent anti-government protests in Iran reveal a significant shift from the progressive 'woman, life, freedom' movement toward more conservative, monarchist sentiment centred around Reza Pahlavi.
Burnham Slams Westminster 'License to Lie' After Labour Block
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham criticises Westminster briefing culture after being barred from Gorton and Denton by-election, vowing to call out political liars.
Waspi Women Denied Pension Compensation Again
Millions of women born in the 1950s have been denied state pension compensation again by the government, despite campaigners vowing to continue their fight for justice.
Islington Stabbing: Man Fights for Life After Robbery
A 25-year-old man is in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after being stabbed during an attempted robbery of his phone and bicycle on Essex Road in Islington.
Homicides in England and Wales Hit Record Low
Official ONS figures reveal homicides in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest level since records began, with knife-related killings dropping by 23%.
Police Threatened with Sledgehammer in Shepherd's Bush Heist
Metropolitan Police officers were threatened with a hammer during a botched jewellery robbery in Shepherd's Bush, with one suspect arrested and others escaping on mopeds.
Klobuchar Announces Run for Minnesota Governor
Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar has officially launched her campaign for Minnesota governor, entering the race after incumbent Tim Walz withdrew amid fraud scandals.
Video Shows Minneapolis Nurse's Altercation Before Shooting
Footage emerges of Alex Pretti being tackled by federal officers 11 days before his death in Minneapolis, raising questions about the official narrative of the incident.
Waspi Women Compensation Bid Rejected Again
The government has restated its rejection of compensation for Waspi women after a review, maintaining its 2024 position despite an apology for communication delays.
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