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Bill Belichick reportedly not a 1st-ballot hall of famer

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Vets may have to publish prices of common treatments in government plans

The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate.

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Vulnerable people missing out on benefits due to online tool, charity claims

Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners.

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South Carolina measles outbreak is largest in US since measles was declared eliminated

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer flies to China for three-day visit

Sir Keir Starmer is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018.

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Former French senator found guilty of drugging MP

Joel Guerriau received a four-year prison sentence, 18 months of which are to be served behind bars.

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Trump says US will end support for Iraq if al-Maliki reinstated as PM

Al-Maliki has been nominated by the largest Shia bloc in parliament as its candidate for PM.

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Mexico vows ‘solidarity’ with Cuba after oil shipment cancellation reports

The president says Mexico’s decision ‘to sell or give oil to Cuba for humanitarian reasons’ was a ‘sovereign’ one.

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Rwanda sues UK over scrapped asylum seeker deal

Rwanda began the inter-state arbitration proceedings under the asylum partnership agreement in November.

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Virginia Democrats’ redistricting push is dealt a setback by state court

A state court on Tuesday blocked Virginia Democrats’ redistricting effort, delivering a setback to the party’s plans to redraw congressional lines ahead of November’s midterm elections.

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Workers Party of Britain name Gorton and Denton by-election pick

Shahbaz Sarwar currently represents the party on Manchester City Council.

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Iran president tells Saudi crown prince that US threats cause instability

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasised that regional instability ‘benefits no one’ during the call.

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British Army officer dies after incident during fire training

The 25-year-old died on Sunday after the incident at an army training site in Northumberland.

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Storm Chandra brings flooding and travel disruption with rain and wind warnings across UK

Weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds are in place during the third major storm to hit to the UK this month.

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Shooting involving Border Patrol agent under investigation in Arizona

A shooting involving a US Border Patrol agent in Arivaca, Arizona, is under investigation, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said.

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Minnesota judge orders ICE chief to appear in court

Judge orders head of ICE to explain agency’s handling of bond hearings for immigrants it has detained.

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Forecast models are predicting a bomb cyclone off the East Coast this weekend. Here are the scenarios

It could become a bomb cyclone and impact some of the same areas just hit by a monster storm this past weekend.

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Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from February

The changes mean only those who have a Pornhub account and have verified their age will be able to access it in the UK soon.

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Duke reaches a settlement with star quarterback Darian Mensah that will allow him to transfer, ending an unprecedented saga

Duke quarterback Darian Mensah is free to go.

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Pubs to get support package after business rates backlash

Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson says the three-year aid was worth £1,650 for the average pub.

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‘Mother of all deals’: How India-EU trade deal creates $27 trillion market

Major agreement reached after 20 years of negotiations and during ongoing tensions with the US.

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Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time

The new Doomsday Clock time has been set by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Here’s what it means.

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LIVE: Trump to pitch affordability amid outrage over protest killings

Trump set to attempt to pivot Republican messaging as he shows signs of softening on deadly Minnesota operation.

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US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger

The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina.

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Gaza’s unequal dead: 10,000 Palestinians under rubble, one Israeli captive

Israel razes 200 graves for body of final captive while thousands of Palestinians killed are lost and unidentified.

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Sudan army says two-year RSF siege of key town broken

Dilling, a key route for supply lines, had been under the paramilitary group’s control for nearly two years.

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Blatter urges FIFA World Cup boycott over Trump administration policies

Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter joins politicians, football experts calling on fans not to travel to US for 2026 World Cup.

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One year later, NTSB looks to determine cause of DC midair collision that killed 67 people over the Potomac River

Two days shy of the one-year anniversary of a tragedy that killed 67 people near the nation’s capital, the National Transportation Safety Board is presenting its findings in the investigation and new visual simulations of the view of the pilots of each aircra…

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Death toll from winter storm and cold rises to over 30 as parts of South could be without power ‘weeks, not days’

This weekend’s winter storm and ensuing bitter cold have left at least 30 people dead and caused prolonged power outages for hundreds of thousands, particularly across the southern US.

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Investors Hedge China, Tech Risks Amid Trump TACO Trade Drama

While US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland dominated the narrative for broader equity markets last week, investors were hedging risks elsewhere.

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After UK’s Pubs U-Turn, Hotels and Cafes Warn of Tax ‘Nightmare’

When his food chain The Salad Project proved a hit with health-conscious customers following the pandemic, Florian de Chezelles had ambitious plans to conquer London.

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Carney to Visit Australia in March as ‘Middle Powers’ Engage

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Australia in March as the South Pacific nation continues to engage with so-called middle powers amid pressure from the US and other powerful blocs.

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US to Invest $1.6 Billion In USA Rare Earth: Financial Times

The Trump administration is planning to invest $1.6 billion into USA Rare Earth, the Financial Times reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.

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Japan’s Takaichi Warns Ready to Act on Speculative Market Moves

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a fresh warning to financial markets amid a weakening yen and surging bond yields, saying the government will be ready to take action.

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Tense Fed Is Set to Lead Global Peers With Interest-Rate Hold

The Federal Reserve and three of the central banks that just backed its embattled chair are poised to keep interest rates unchanged at an edgy moment for global policymakers.

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Democrats Hold Early Midterms Advantage With Trump Under Fire

House Democrats are kicking off 2026 with the political winds blowing in their favor: advantageous polling, voters underwhelmed with President Donald Trump’s second term and a history of opposition gains in midterm elections.

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Trump Threatens 100% Retaliatory Tariffs Against Canada

President Donald Trump threatened Canada with 100% tariffs against all its exports to the US if it makes a trade deal with China, escalating tensions between the US and its northern neighbor.

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EV Giant BYD Aims to Sell 1.3 Million Cars Outside China in 2026

BYD Co. is aiming to increase deliveries to markets outside China by nearly 25% as the world’s largest electric-vehicle maker grapples with challenges at home.

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Charting the Global Economy: Japanese Bond Rout; Greenland Deal

A rout in the Japanese government bond market earlier this week pushed yields to a record high and sent shockwaves through global markets.

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