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European nations to begin major talks on ECHR migration rule changes The talks are the most significant sign yet that international human rights law could be reinterpreted.

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How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.

#BBCNews - How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow - by Frank Gardner
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Ukraine 'ready for elections' if partners guarantee security, Zelensky says He was speaking after US President Donald Trump repeated claims Kyiv was "using war" to avoid elections.

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Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders The UK praises Europe's "strength" after Trump says countries fail to control migration or take action to end the Ukraine war.

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Chechen woman found dead in Armenia had family ties to Kadyrov — Meduza A Chechen woman who was murdered in Armenia after escaping her abusive family was a relative of Chechnya Governor Ramzan Kadyrov, according to human rights advocates.

A Chechen woman who was murdered in Armenia after escaping her abusive family was a relative of Chechnya Governor Ramzan Kadyrov, according to human rights advocates.
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Shadow tanker blocked by Arctic sea ice There were several powerful icebreakers in the area, but the 293-metre-long gas carrier Buran still had to give up its efforts to reach the Utrenny terminal in the Gulf of Ob.

There were several powerful icebreakers in the area, but the 293-metre-long shadow tanker still did not manage to make it through the sea ice

Whatever Trump's new defence strategy says, it seems the UK military continues to see Russia as a prime threat

Column | A line in the sand moment for Europe and the U.S. The release of the U.S. National Security Strategy landed like a grenade in Brussels, underscoring the depth of ideological vehemence within the White House.

V WaPo:
A line in the sand moment for Europe and the U.S.

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Beware the Europe You Wish For The downsides and dangers of allied independence.

Celeste Wallander examines the forces driving the United States and Europe apart—and argues that if Washington can preserve the transatlantic alliance, “it will have an advantage not available to China or Russia in a multipolar world.”

Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, President Talon tells nation Patrice Talon says the situation is

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SIR: India's poll workers flag harsh conditions amid rising deaths The deaths of more than a dozen poll workers amid India's massive voter roll revision exercise have set off a controversy.

#BBCNews - Little sleep, no pay: India's poll workers flag harsh conditions amid uproar over deaths
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Associated Press 100 Photos of 2025: AP photos that defined the year In over 200 locations globally, photojournalists with The Associated Press are trusted eyewitnesses to the world’s news, and have won 36 of AP’s 59 Pulitzer Prizes since the award was established in 1...

If politics, the world, or photography (or all of the above) are your thing, here are 100 @apnews.com photos that defined the year.

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Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help? Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

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Thailand launches air strikes against Cambodia as deadly border clashes escalate Violence erupted along the disputed Thai-Cambodia border at the weekend, following a ceasefire in July.

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Thousands flee Thailand-Cambodia border after deadly clashes and air strikes

Royal Navy unveils new Atlantic strategy to counter Russian threat Experimental underwater drones form part of a new plan to protect the UK's undersea cables and pipelines.

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Zelensky due at Downing Street for high-level Ukraine talks Sir Keir Starmer will also welcome the leaders of France and Germany as Europe looks to respond to a US-led push for a peace deal.

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Yes, he wrote an oped in NYTimes too

Yes, so says Dmytro Kuleba

New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.

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Chernobyl radiation shield 'lost safety function' after drone strike, UN watchdog says The protective shield at the site of the 1986 disaster has lost its main safety function, the IAEA says.

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Putin should have accepted Trump’s deal. Now Russia’s collapsing economy could lead to his downfall | Simon Tisdall The war against Ukraine has hit ordinary Russians hard, and the deteriorating situation is likely to inflame tensions, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

An interesting take on Putin and the #UkraineWar - possibly a bit optimistic...
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And here is one from #TheGlobalJigsaw www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...

Opposing rallies taking place over Inverness barracks asylum plans The UK government has announced plans to accommodate about 300 men at the city's Cameron Barracks.

#BBCNews - Opposing rallies taking place over Inverness barracks #asylum plans
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#migration #migrants #refugees

Japan said Chinese fighter jets had "directed fire-control radar at Japanese military aircraft in two 'dangerous' incidents", according to Reuters

Over a third of animals impacted in deep sea mining test - scientists The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.

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Kenyans fighting for Russia: Lured by lucrative job offers but sent to the front line Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.

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How solar storms that cause the Northern Lights have the power to wreak havoc on Earth The aurora borealis can bring stunning night skies, but hidden dangers can accompany the Northern Lights to disrupt life on earth as Chris Fawkes explains.

How solar storms that cause the Northern Lights have the power to wreak havoc
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Death toll passes 900 after devastating Indonesia floods More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when powerful rains lashed the South East Asian country last week.

#BBCNews - Death toll from devastating Indonesia floods passes 900
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LegCo: Hong Kong votes in election as city mourns deadly fire The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire.

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Ukrainian city hit by 'massive' strike as peace talks in US conclude Russia carried out strikes on Kremenchuk, while its defence ministry said it had shot down 77 Ukrainian drones in several locations.

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#Kremenchuk #UkraineWar

India: Staff and tourists among 25 killed in Goa nightclub fire Officials believe a gas canister explosion triggered the fire which tore through the busy nightlife venue.

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