Guy Birchall
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Guy Birchall is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories with a particular interest in freedom of expression and social issues.
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Iranian Man Executed for Spying for Israel
Ali Ardestani was found guilty by a court in Iran of having passed information to the Mossad intelligence agency.
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UK, France Promise Boots on the Ground in Event of Ukraine Peace Deal
The British prime minister and French president announced the move after a meeting of the ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris.
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Swiss Ski Resort Bar Where 40 Died in Fire Had No Safety Inspection Since 2019, Mayor Says
Prosecutors said the fire was likely caused by champagne sparklers igniting the soundproofing foam in the bar’s basement ceiling.
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US Pledges to Back Security Guarantees for Ukraine
The meeting of the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron in his New Year’s Eve address.
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Turkish President Erdogan to Speak With Trump on Jan 5
The phone call between the two presidents is set to take place exactly a week after Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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Trump Vows to Intervene if Iran Kills Protesters
The president said the United States was ‘locked and loaded and ready to go’ in a post on Truth Social.
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Bulgaria Becomes 21st Nation to Join the Euro
Following the nation’s accession to the eurozone, only six EU member states use their own currencies.
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Finland Escalates Probe After Seizing Ship in Suspected Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
Police have arrested two people, imposed travel bans, and transferred the investigation to Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation.
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Dozens Killed in New Year’s Day Fire at Swiss Alps Bar
The Valais Cantonal Police did not include an exact count of the deceased, saying ‘around 40’ were dead.
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German Chancellor Says Europe Must Assert Itself to Protect Peace, Prosperity
Friedrich Merz called for the continent to step up, in his New Year’s address to the nation of Germany.
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Iranian Man Executed for Spying for Israel
Ali Ardestani was found guilty by a court in Iran of having passed information to the Mossad intelligence agency.
|
UK, France Promise Boots on the Ground in Event of Ukraine Peace Deal
The British prime minister and French president announced the move after a meeting of the ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris.
|
Swiss Ski Resort Bar Where 40 Died in Fire Had No Safety Inspection Since 2019, Mayor Says
Prosecutors said the fire was likely caused by champagne sparklers igniting the soundproofing foam in the bar’s basement ceiling.
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US Pledges to Back Security Guarantees for Ukraine
The meeting of the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron in his New Year’s Eve address.
|
Turkish President Erdogan to Speak With Trump on Jan 5
The phone call between the two presidents is set to take place exactly a week after Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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Trump Vows to Intervene if Iran Kills Protesters
The president said the United States was ‘locked and loaded and ready to go’ in a post on Truth Social.
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Bulgaria Becomes 21st Nation to Join the Euro
Following the nation’s accession to the eurozone, only six EU member states use their own currencies.
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Finland Escalates Probe After Seizing Ship in Suspected Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
Police have arrested two people, imposed travel bans, and transferred the investigation to Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation.
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Dozens Killed in New Year’s Day Fire at Swiss Alps Bar
The Valais Cantonal Police did not include an exact count of the deceased, saying ‘around 40’ were dead.
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German Chancellor Says Europe Must Assert Itself to Protect Peace, Prosperity
Friedrich Merz called for the continent to step up, in his New Year’s address to the nation of Germany.
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