The latest developments in the Middle East include a warning from South Korea over the fallout from the Iran war, while Lebanon and Israel have entered direct talks in Washington …
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Hundreds of asylum seekers moved from hotels to army barracks, Home Office says
by Zara Whitmanby Zara WhitmanThe Home Office says hundreds of asylum seekers have been taken out of government-funded hotels, with some moved into military accommodation as the government continues to scale back hotel use …
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Zelenskyy welcomes Magyar’s victory in Hungary as a break with the “darkness” of the Orbán era
by Noah Klineby Noah KlineUkraine’s president has praised Péter Magyar’s election win in Hungary, saying he hopes for pragmatic and friendly relations with the new government after what he described as a hostile, pro-Russian …
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China now the ‘good guy’ on AI as Trump takes ‘wild west’ approach, MPs told
by Noah Klineby Noah KlineA former UN and UK government adviser has told MPs that China is backing international efforts to create global rules for artificial intelligence, while Donald Trump’s US is taking a …
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IMF warns Iran war escalation could push the world into recession
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeThe International Monetary Fund has warned that a further escalation in the Iran war could trigger a global recession, with the UK potentially hit harder than any other G7 economy. …
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Carney says Canada must ‘come together’ after Liberals win majority government
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceMark Carney said he will govern with humility and determination after his Liberals secured a parliamentary majority through a combination of byelection wins and defections. The result marks only the …
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Trump says ally Giorgia Meloni lacked courage over Iran attacks as Italy freezes defence agreement with Israel
by Zara Whitmanby Zara WhitmanDonald Trump criticized Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni in an interview with Corriere della Sera, saying he was “shocked” by her refusal to join US attacks on Iran. The remarks …
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US moves a step closer to a national popular vote for president
by Ethan Roweby Ethan RoweVirginia has become the latest state to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, bringing the agreement to 222 electoral votes and moving it closer to the threshold needed to …
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China now AI’s ‘good guy’ as US takes a ‘wild west’ approach, MPs told
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeA former UN and UK government adviser has told MPs that China is backing multinational efforts to create global AI rules, while Donald Trump’s US is pursuing the technology in …
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Trump Says US-Iran Peace Talks Could Resume in Islamabad Within Two Days
by Ethan Roweby Ethan RoweDonald Trump said US-Iranian peace talks could restart in Islamabad in the next two days, and praised Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir for his role as mediator.
