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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will ‘look at schemes like SAFE’ in spite of talks breaking down last year after the EU proposed a reported entry fee of around €2bn. Speaking during a visit to East Asia, Starmer said, “Europe, including the UK, needs to do more on security and defence.…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that “the Americans must be aware that if they wage a war this time, it will be a regional war.”, stressing that Iran is “not the instigator” and does not plan to attack any country, but would deliver “a heavy blow” if it is attacked or harassed, as…
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The United States has begun limited contact with Cuban officials, US President Donald Trump said, as Washington intensifies pressure on the communist-run island by restricting oil supplies. Speaking while travelling to Florida, Trump said recent US actions could push Havana towards negotiations, adding: “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.” He offered no details on the…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented the 2026-27 budget, aiming to sustain economic growth amid global market volatility and trade uncertainty. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted investment in infrastructure, domestic manufacturing, and fiscal prudence. Key developments: • Economic growth forecast: 6.8–7.2% in FY 2026-27, driven by domestic consumption. • Fiscal targets: deficit aimed at 4.3%…
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Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said a referendum on a united Ireland, or border poll, could take place by 2030. Speaking on Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips, she described it as an opportunity for citizens to “take control of our own fortunes” and called for planning and preparation ahead of any vote. O’Neill…
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Costa Rica votes in a tightly watched presidential election on Sunday (1 February) as the ruling movement aligned with outgoing president Rodrigo Chaves, President of Costa Rica, seeks to retain power amid voter apathy and a fragmented opposition. Polling suggests continuity candidate Laura Fernández, former minister and chief of staff, is leading, but a large…
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The US government entered what is expected to be a brief shutdown on Saturday (31 January) after Congress missed a midnight deadline to approve a spending deal. • The Senate passed the package 71–29, but the House of Representatives is out of town and not expected to take up the measure until Monday. • Lawmakers…
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Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has announced plans for a sweeping general amnesty law, covering political violence from 1999 to the present, weeks after the US-led removal of Nicolás Maduro. Speaking at the Supreme Court of Justice, Rodríguez said the proposal aims to restore justice, ease political tensions, and reform the judiciary. She also outlined…
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Tunisia has extended its nationwide state of emergency until the end of 2026, according to a new presidential decree. The extension was announced by President Kais Saied and published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic (JORT). The decree states that the emergency measures will apply from 31 January to 31 December 2026. Under…
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The Israeli military conducted airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday (31 January), killing at least 26 people, local health officials reported. The strikes targeted commanders from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad following a reported breach of the ceasefire. The military said that the strikes were in response to an incident on Friday in which…
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