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Police outside Royal Mint Court, the proposed site of a new Chinese mega-embassy, in London. The UK government says the new police body will lift the burden on the 43 local police forces in England and Wales. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK plans to create a ‘British FBI’ national police force

The new National Police Service will tackle the most complex and serious crimes, the UK government says.

Turkey

Anger as woman’s headless body found in Istanbul rubbish bin

Britain

Dozens of protesters supporting Palestine Action hunger striker arrested in UK

Britain

Starmer leadership rival Andy Burnham blocked from seeking return to parliament

The Manchester mayor has made no secret of his ambition to lead Labour; critics say Starmer does not want a potential rival in the Commons.

Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester. Photo: Reuters
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester. Photo: Reuters
France

Macron pushes forward France’s social media ban for under 15s

France’s health watchdog said that 90 per cent of children between 12 and 17 use smartphones daily to access the internet.

Spain

‘Slavery’: Spanish police free 15 Chinese women forced into prostitution

Fourteen people were arrested, including Chinese nationals, after a woman escaped her captors and reported sexual and physical assaults.

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Ukraine war

‘Cynical’: Russia hits Ukraine in huge strike as negotiators try to end war

Ukraine’s foreign minister says Putin’s missiles ‘hit not only our people, but also the negotiation table’.

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An illuminated street is seen during an air attack in central Kyiv on Saturday. Photo: AFP
An illuminated street is seen during an air attack in central Kyiv on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Music

Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz dies at 71

His time with the legendary German rock band was marked by hits like ‘Winds of Change’ and ‘Rock You Like a Hurricane’.

Donald Trump

UK’s Starmer slams Trump’s ‘insulting’ remarks on allies in Afghanistan

The US president had accused European troops of staying off the front lines, despite 457 British service ⁠personnel being killed in the war.

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Italy

Stars of fashion and film bid farewell to haute couture ‘emperor’ Valentino

Mourners included Vogue’s Anna Wintour, actresses Anne Hathaway and Elizabeth Hurley and designers Donatella Versace and Tom Ford.

Anthony Souza, the godson of late fashion designer Valentino Garavani, and pallbearers carry the coffin of Valentino Garavani outside the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs in Rome on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Spain

Spain train derailment probe points to major track failure before crash: report

A preliminary report reveals the rail was likely broken before the Iryo train derailed and struck a Renfe train in one of Europe’s worst crashes.

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Civil agents working at the site where a high-speed Iryo train derailed and hit another train in Adamuz, Spain on Monday. Photo: Guardia Civil/AFP
Civil agents working at the site where a high-speed Iryo train derailed and hit another train in Adamuz, Spain on Monday. Photo: Guardia Civil/AFP
Donald Trump

‘Never been more relevant’: did Trump make Davos great again?

The Trump administration brought its ‘America First’ agenda to Davos, challenging the summit’s status quo while drawing record crowds of elites.

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Ukraine war

Putin meets US envoys for midnight talks as Ukraine hinges on key issue

US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for security talks as territory remains a sticking point.

US-China relations

China to ‘quietly track’ Greenland developments amid Arctic ambitions: analysts

Beijing to focus on maintaining its ‘constructive relationship with US’ and does not need to ‘disrupt that over Greenland’, say experts.

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US President Donald Trump has made no secret of his desire for Greenland to become part of the United States, but China is content to keep a close eye on the situation in the short term. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Greenland PM says he doesn’t know what’s in deal reached with Trump

Locals, meanwhile, are fed up with negotiations done over their heads after the US president’s meeting with Nato’s chief.

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Canadian comedian Mark Critch wears a Donald Trump costume and poses with locals in front of the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Canadian comedian Mark Critch wears a Donald Trump costume and poses with locals in front of the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Animals

After fatal rail accident, missing dog that captivated Spain is found

The public had rallied to look for Boro, who bolted after a high-speed train crash that killed at least 43 people.

Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky slams ‘fragmented’ Europe, says it looks lost facing Trump

In a fiery speech at Davos, the president also blasted EU allies for lack of ‘political will’ in countering Russia’s Putin.

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Ukraine war

Trump sends message to Putin ‘war has to end’ after ‘good’ meeting with Zelensky

Trump’s comments come after crucial Davos talks with Ukraine’s leader, as peace efforts intensify amid fresh strikes and high-stakes diplomacy.

US President Donald Trump attends the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday. Photo: AP
US President Donald Trump attends the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday. Photo: AP
Spain

Train collides with crane arm in Spain’s fourth rail accident in a week

Thursday’s accident follows Sunday’s deadly train crash in Andalusia that killed 43 people.

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European Union

Storm unleashes half a year’s rain on Athens, leaving devastation in its wake

Top expert confirms the Greek capital received 40 per cent of its annual rainfall in under 24 hours, leaving two dead and hundreds of homes flooded.

World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos

‘For the world’: Trump launches his Board of Peace that some see rivalling UN

The US president signed the board’s charter at a ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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US President Donald Trump holding a signed founding charter with leaders and representatives from other countries. Photo: AFP
World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos

Watch Trump showcase his ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos

Donald Trump has extended invitations to dozens of nations and hinted at the board’s future role as conflict mediator - with him as chairman.

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US President Donald Trump speaking in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday. Photo: AP
US President Donald Trump speaking in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

White House responds after Trump repeatedly refers to Greenland as ‘Iceland’

White House denies Arctic territories mix-up after the US president’s freewheeling speech in Davos.

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Spain

Spain’s train drivers call 3-day strike after deadly accidents

Unions claim warnings about track infrastructure went ignored for months before back-to-back tragedies claimed the lives of 44 people.

European Union

Explainer | What is the ‘trade bazooka’ the EU may use against Trump’s Greenland threats?

Under pressure from the US president, the bloc is considering measures that could inflict billions of dollars of losses on American firms.

A protester holds a placard reading ‘Stop Trump’ during a rally in Zurich, Switzerland, on Monday, before the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. Photo: EPA
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