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Trump expands US travel ban to five more nations

President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation further restricting entry to the US for nationals from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Discover the full implications.

Deportations of foreign criminals rocket by 75%

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces a 75% surge in early deportations of foreign offenders, with over 2,700 removed last year. Read the full details on the government's new tough stance.

MAGA accounts exposed as foreign operations abroad

Elon Musk's X platform reveals MAGA accounts and Scottish nationalist profiles are actually run from foreign countries including Bangladesh, Nigeria and Iran. Discover the truth behind these political operations.

Labour MPs demand action on Sudan crisis

Senior Labour politicians Stephen Doughty and Anneliese Dodds challenge government over delayed response to escalating violence in Sudan, calling for urgent UN Security Council intervention.

Russia: Trump sanctions were 'act of war'

Former US President Donald Trump faces extraordinary accusations from Moscow as Russia's Foreign Ministry claims his sanctions policy constituted an 'act of war', escalating tensions between the nuclear powers.

Trump's Russia Oil Sanctions: Will They Work?

The Trump administration's latest move to sanction Russian oil companies raises critical questions about effectiveness, global energy markets, and geopolitical strategy in a divided world.

Russia bans Instagram after Meta policy change

Moscow officially blocks Instagram across Russia after Meta temporarily allows violent speech against Russian forces, marking a major escalation in the digital front of the Ukraine conflict.

Chinese lobbying on Chagos Islands exposed in Parliament

Labour MP Stephen Doughty exposes concerning Chinese lobbying efforts targeting UK politicians regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, raising serious questions about foreign interference in British politics.

Why UK offices are going footwear-free

Discover why British offices are embracing footwear-free policies, from improved wellbeing to enhanced productivity. The barefoot revolution is transforming workplace culture.

Lukashenko courts West in strategic power play

Alexander Lukashenko makes calculated overtures to Western nations, seeking to leverage Belarus's strategic position while maintaining ties with Moscow. Analysis reveals his growing confidence and changing geopolitical calculus.

Trump's Moscow Pivot: New Tone on Ukraine War

Analysis of Donald Trump's recent conciliatory remarks towards Moscow, suggesting a significant shift in US foreign policy stance on the Ukraine war, sparking concerns among UK defence officials.

UK Ministers Hit Back at Trump's Nato Remarks

Senior Government figures, including Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, have launched a fierce defence of the UK's commitment to Nato after Donald Trump suggested he would encourage Russia to attack allies failing on defence spending.

Trump's Return Would Forge Powerful US-UK Alliance: Expert

Leading foreign policy expert Dr Nile Gardiner predicts a second Trump presidency would unleash a powerful Anglo-American partnership, prioritising national sovereignty and a tough stance on adversaries like China and Russia.

Trump at UN: Ukraine should cede land to Russia, forget NATO

In a controversial address to the UN General Assembly, former President Donald Trump proposed a radical peace plan for Ukraine involving territorial concessions to Russia and abandoning its NATO membership hopes, while also criticising European energy pol

UK Aid Cuts to Ukraine Are 'Gift to Putin' - Shapps

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has issued a stark warning that the UK's drastic cuts to military aid for Ukraine represent a dangerous 'gift' to Vladimir Putin, undermining the fight against Russian aggression and risking global security.

Estonia: Russia commits 'brazen' airspace violation

Estonia's defence ministry reports a Russian military transport aircraft violated its airspace near the Baltic Sea. The incident, described as a serious provocation, heightens regional tensions and raises concerns over NATO's eastern flank security.

MI6: Putin 'Humiliated' by Failed Kyiv Invasion

Richard Moore, head of MI6, states Vladimir Putin's failure to capture Kyiv has left him 'humiliated' on the world stage, with Russian forces suffering catastrophic losses in the ongoing conflict.

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