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UK Expands Hong Kong Visa Scheme After Jimmy Lai Sentencing
The Home Office said the sentencing ‘shows how the Beijing-imposed National Security Law has criminalised dissent, prompting many to leave the territory.’
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US to Fund Free Speech Initiatives in Europe, Trump Official Reveals
U.S. officials have said they view European speech regulations as censorship.
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Russia Not Going to Attack Europe, But Will Retaliate If Attacked, Says Lavrov
The war between Russia and Ukraine is heading into its fourth year, and negotiations to end the conflict are being brokered by Washington.
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French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal
California voters will consider a November 2026 ballot measure to impose a one-time 5 percent tax on residents worth more than $1.1 billion.
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UK PM Starmer’s Communications Director Quits Over Mandelson–Epstein Scandal
The latest tranche of more than 3 million files released includes numerous email exchanges between UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson and Epstein.
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Zelenskyy Says US Gave Ukraine and Russia a June Deadline to End War
Zelenskyy said Washington wants the war ended by early summer and is prepared to increase pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow if talks stall.
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US Unveils Interim Trade Framework With India, Drops Punitive Tariff
India agreed to buy $500 billion in U.S. energy, precious metal, coal, and other products as part of the agreement.
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UK Police Search Properties Linked to Peter Mandelson Amid Epstein Scandal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson.
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US Lawmakers Weigh Visa Restrictions, Sanctions on EU Over Alleged Censorship
They are also examining the GRANITE Act as a possible counter to EU laws.
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EU Orders TikTok to Fix App’s ‘Addictive Design’
EU regulators warned TikTok it must curb addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay that could ‘harm the physical and mental wellbeing of its users.’
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EU Countries Agree on Terms for $106 Billion Loan to Fund Ukraine
The European Council said the loan would be repayable ‘only once Russia has paid war reparations to Ukraine.’
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US Ambassador Cuts Ties With Speaker of Polish Parliament, Citing ‘Unprovoked Insults’
U.S. Ambassador to Poland Tom Rose said Wlodzimierz Czarzasty had made outrageous insults against U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Russian General Shot Multiple Times in Moscow
Russian Defense Ministry Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev was attacked in a residential building in the northwest of the Russian capital.
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US Retains Right to ‘Militarily Secure’ Chagos Air Base, Trump Says
Washington views the Diego Garcia military base as a critical hub for operations across the Middle East, East Africa, and the Indo-Pacific.
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German, Australia Foreign Ministers Back Israeli President’s Visit Down Under
Germany’s foreign minister was in Australia to discuss critical minerals cooperation and trade opportunities.
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UK Expands Hong Kong Visa Scheme After Jimmy Lai Sentencing
The Home Office said the sentencing ‘shows how the Beijing-imposed National Security Law has criminalised dissent, prompting many to leave the territory.’
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US to Fund Free Speech Initiatives in Europe, Trump Official Reveals
U.S. officials have said they view European speech regulations as censorship.
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Russia Not Going to Attack Europe, But Will Retaliate If Attacked, Says Lavrov
The war between Russia and Ukraine is heading into its fourth year, and negotiations to end the conflict are being brokered by Washington.
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French Wealth Tax Shortfall Fuels Debate Amid California ‘Billionaire Tax’ Proposal
California voters will consider a November 2026 ballot measure to impose a one-time 5 percent tax on residents worth more than $1.1 billion.
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UK PM Starmer’s Communications Director Quits Over Mandelson–Epstein Scandal
The latest tranche of more than 3 million files released includes numerous email exchanges between UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson and Epstein.
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Zelenskyy Says US Gave Ukraine and Russia a June Deadline to End War
Zelenskyy said Washington wants the war ended by early summer and is prepared to increase pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow if talks stall.
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US Unveils Interim Trade Framework With India, Drops Punitive Tariff
India agreed to buy $500 billion in U.S. energy, precious metal, coal, and other products as part of the agreement.
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UK Police Search Properties Linked to Peter Mandelson Amid Epstein Scandal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson.
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US Lawmakers Weigh Visa Restrictions, Sanctions on EU Over Alleged Censorship
They are also examining the GRANITE Act as a possible counter to EU laws.
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EU Orders TikTok to Fix App’s ‘Addictive Design’
EU regulators warned TikTok it must curb addictive features like infinite scroll and autoplay that could ‘harm the physical and mental wellbeing of its users.’
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EU Countries Agree on Terms for $106 Billion Loan to Fund Ukraine
The European Council said the loan would be repayable ‘only once Russia has paid war reparations to Ukraine.’
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US Ambassador Cuts Ties With Speaker of Polish Parliament, Citing ‘Unprovoked Insults’
U.S. Ambassador to Poland Tom Rose said Wlodzimierz Czarzasty had made outrageous insults against U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Russian General Shot Multiple Times in Moscow
Russian Defense Ministry Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev was attacked in a residential building in the northwest of the Russian capital.
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US Retains Right to ‘Militarily Secure’ Chagos Air Base, Trump Says
Washington views the Diego Garcia military base as a critical hub for operations across the Middle East, East Africa, and the Indo-Pacific.
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German, Australia Foreign Ministers Back Israeli President’s Visit Down Under
Germany’s foreign minister was in Australia to discuss critical minerals cooperation and trade opportunities.
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