Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Starmer’s seat
Zack Polanski announces candidacy for the Holborn and St Pancras seat to be vacated by British ex-PM Keir Starmer.
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US launches $1 coin featuring Trump’s face: What to know
The coin marks the first time in nearly 200 years that a living person has been featured on the country’s currency.
US says it will use regional body to isolate Nicaragua
Move comes after Nicaragua’s lawmakers change constitution to ban most political opposition.
EU eyes more Russia sanctions after failed drone attack in Germany
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas warns of more pressure after Germany blames Russia for attempted attack.
UK PM Burnham faces first parliament grilling, vows to ‘bring back hope’
Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister’s Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.
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A year into Trump’s boat strike campaign, families search for answers
While the Trump administration claims it has killed ‘narcoterrorists’, families fear fishermen are among the victims.
US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations
Chevron, the only US oil firm with major presence in Venezuela, said it has got extra acreage and will double output.
China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit
Chinese, Egyptian leaders discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted regional powers to rethink defence.
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China’s Xi visits Egypt’s el-Sisi: Why it matters
Xi Jinping’s historic Egypt visit aims to strengthen China-Egypt ties amid rising Middle East tensions.
Trumpism is changing world order
This US presidency is rewriting the rules of global governance and ushering the world into a new era.
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EU or Eurasia: Why Putin sparred with Armenia’s PM
Relations between Russia and Armenia have reached historic lows as Yerevan pivots towards the West.
