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  1. Taiwan's NT$1.1 trillion defense plan is a test of strategic discipline

    The proposed 16% increase signals political resolve, but its value will depend on priorities, procurement execution and the ability to sustain modernization for years.

    · 6 min

  2. Former neo-Nazi withdraws as Tory council candidate after Jewish groups voice outrage

    Joshua Bonehill-Paine has pulled out of the race for a Somerset Council seat after his selection prompted anger from Jewish groups. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has …

    · 4 min

  3. Justice minister defends early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers amid legal challenge

    Jake Richards says the government is in an «unenviable position» as Thames Valley Police weighs joining a legal challenge to block the early release of PC …

    · 3 min

  4. Mother of PC Andrew Harper criticises early release rules as two killers remain eligible

    The government has apologised to the family of PC Andrew Harper after two of his killers remained eligible for early release under revised plans to ease …

    · 3 min

  5. Angela Rayner approves £500m Brick Lane datacentre despite council opposition

    Ministers have approved a £500m redevelopment of the Truman Brewery estate in Brick Lane, east London, including a datacentre, offices and apartments, overriding Tower Hamlets council …

    · 3 min

  6. Iran accuses Trump officials of £6.7bn insider trading operation

    Iran has accused Donald Trump and his officials of a £6.7 billion insider trading operation linked to oil market volatility, just as the US president rejects …

    · 4 min

  7. Trump accuses Iran of «unbelievably duplicitous» behaviour over peace talks denial

    Donald Trump has accused Iran of being «unbelievably duplicitous» after Tehran denied that Middle East peace talks were taking place, warning that the US blockade will …

    · 4 min

  8. Reform UK unveils Operation Fortress plan to use Royal Navy to return Channel migrants

    Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has proposed using Royal Navy vessels to return migrants crossing the English Channel to France or Belgium, a plan experts have warned …

    · 3 min

  9. Retired Navy commander criticises Reform UK small boats plan

    A retired Royal Navy commander has said Reform UK's proposal to use the military against Channel small boats lacks substance, as opponents accuse Nigel Farage's party …

    · 4 min

  10. Trump says US-Iran talks set for Monday as Hormuz diplomacy intensifies

    Donald Trump has confirmed talks with Iran will take place on Monday, while Iranian officials say they are close to an agreement with Oman over a …

    · 4 min

  11. Labour accuses Reform UK of «stench of sleaze» over Farage return deal

    Labour has accused Reform UK of operating under a «stench of sleaze» after reports that Nigel Farage secretly agreed to return as party leader months before …

    · 3 min

  12. Trump hints at Iran peace deal but warns US is «locked and loaded»

    President Donald Trump has signalled that a rapid deal with Iran could end months of conflict, while warning that US forces are «locked and loaded». His …

    · 4 min

  13. EU offered Spain support from first moment of Ceuta crisis, says von der Leyen

    The European Commission president has said Brussels backed Madrid from the start of the Ceuta border emergency, after Pedro Sánchez condemned the reaction of some EU …

    · 3 min

  14. Bev Craig elected Greater Manchester mayor after second-preference surge

    Labour's Bev Craig has won the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, defeating Reform UK's Sian Astley in the final round after second-preference transfers. Labour's first-round vote fell …

    · 3 min

  15. UK ministers under pressure to tighten borders after 60,000 migrants enter Ceuta

    Around 60,000 migrants have entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting Spain to send in troops and the Spanish prime minister to call for …

    · 4 min

  16. Bev Craig wins Greater Manchester mayoral by-election as Labour beats Reform

    Labour has retained the Greater Manchester mayoralty after Bev Craig defeated Reform in a by-election to replace Andy Burnham, with the result confirmed more than 24 …

    · 3 min

  17. Bev Craig wins Greater Manchester mayoral by-election for Labour

    Labour’s Bev Craig has won a dominant victory in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, holding the post for the party after Andy Burnham’s departure to Downing …

    · 4 min

  18. Labour's Bev Craig wins Greater Manchester mayoral by-election after marathon count

    Bev Craig has won the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election for Labour, succeeding Andy Burnham with a decisive victory after a vote count that lasted more than …

    · 3 min

  19. Trump hails Hamas disarmament deal as Israel demands first move

    Donald Trump has announced a breakthrough deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza and Israel to withdraw its forces, but Israeli officials remain sceptical and the …

    · 3 min

  20. Greater Manchester mayoral by-election turnout hits record low

    More than half a million people voted in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, but turnout fell to a record low. Labour's Bev Craig is favourite to …

    · 3 min