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What minerals does Ukraine have – and why does Donald Trump want them?
Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on his Ukrainian counterpart to sign away up to 50% of its mineral supplies.
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Starmer has put Britain on a war footing ahead of key White House visit
Sir Keir Starmer has long talked about Europe needing to step up and lead.
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Girl, 13, laughed and encouraged boy, 15, to attack pensioner, murder trial hears
A 13-year-old girl laughed and encouraged a 15-year-old boy to attack an 80-year-old grandfather, a court has heard.
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Landmark moment as the return of Trump stuns UK into action on defence
This is the moment the government finally woke up to the enormity of the threat faced by the UK and the inability of its hollowed-out armed forces to cope.
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‘Ghost’ number plates putting road users at risk say campaigners
People are using 'ghost' number plates to avoid getting caught for dangerous driving, according to an MP who is attempting to change the law.
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Pope carries out duties from hospital as he meets Vatican officials
Pope Francis has met leading Vatican officials in hospital as he continues his recovery from pneumonia in both lungs.
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Chinese company that set deadline for single workers to get married responds after backlash
A company in China that introduced a policy threatening single employees with termination if they were not married by the end of September says it has withdrawn its notice.
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Nottingham student, 18, dies after e-bike crash on university campus
An 18-year-old student has died after a crash while riding an e-bike on the campus of Nottingham University.
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UK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – as Starmer hits out at ‘tyrant’ Putin
Defence spending will increase to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 while the foreign aid budget will be cut, Sir Keir Starmer has announced ahead of a meeting with Donald Trump.
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BBC apologises for failing to stop DJ Tim Westwood’s ‘bullying and misogynistic behaviour’
The BBC has apologised after it "missed opportunities that might have led to action" following claims of "bullying and misogynistic behaviour" against former Radio One star Tim Westwood.