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US trade deal leaves EU as the sidekick in Trump’s China policy
The agreement eliminates Brussels’ influence over Washington and Beijing, reducing the EU to a transmission belt for American policy.
The ‘write’ stuff: Trump’s pen praise sends South Korean stock soaring
Monami shares rose almost 30 per cent after Trump admired President Lee Jae-myung’s writing instrument, despite confusion over its true maker.
Researchers uncover Stone Age settlement submerged by rising sea levels in Denmark
Archaeologists are searching for ancient coastal settlements submerged by rising sea levels over 8,500 years ago in the Bay of Aarhus, Denmark
Bird Flu triggers state of emergency in California: What’s at stake and key details
California has declared a state of emergency due to bird flu spreading among dairy cows and infecting people. Over 60 cases have been reported, with one severe illness.
Lawsuit shows private detention companies offered beds to ICE this year
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is considering proposals for expansion of immigration detention nationwide, including in sanctuary states such as California.
Bahrain v Australia: World Cup 2026 qualifying – live
Minute-by-minute report: The Socceroos seek revenge for defeat to Bahrain earlier in the qualification campaign. Join Rob Smyth for updates
Romanian appeal court finds flaws in case against Andrew Tate
Judges order prosecutors to withdraw or amend indictment against self-styled ‘misogynist influencer’
Manhattan DA agrees to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case
The Manhattan district attorney said Tuesday it would agree to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing to give them time to litigate the president-elect’s expected motion to dismiss the hush money case.
Jannik Sinner v Taylor Fritz: ATP Finals final – live
Who will win the title in Turin? Join Katy Murrells for game-by-game updates
‘We take every opportunity to laugh’: why Kenyans are embracing standup comedy in turbulent times
New venues and a fresh wave of comedians are winning huge audiences in Nairobi and beyond