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UK names replacement for US ambassador sacked over Epstein scandal

The United Kingdom has named a replacement for its former ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, who was removed for links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to a press release from the U.K.’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Christian Turner, whom th…

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US sanctions more ICC judges, citing ruling on Israeli war crime probe

International court has repeatedly decried US sanctions amid its ongoing investigation into Gaza war crimes.

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Universities' work towards Indigenous identity policies signals difficult conversations

In recent years, members of the Canadian public have witnessed the misrepresentation of Indigenous identities.

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How dangerous is the US standoff with Venezuela?

Trump ramps up pressure with major military force deployed.

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PRSC-EO? - Jielong-3 - South China Sea - Late December 2025

-According to touristic agencies notices over the past couple weeks, a Jielong 3 will be launched near Hailing island, off the coast of Yangjiang at the end of the month, possibly around December 26th.-A Jielong 3 was seen yesterday with a Pakistani F...

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Leader of 2024 Bangladesh student protests dies in a Singapore hospital

Sharif Osman Bin Hadi was a leading figure during the uprising toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024.

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Journalists condemn surprise shake-up of No 10 lobby briefings

Scrapping of afternoon press conferences could limit scrutiny and transparency, say reportersSweeping changes to Downing Street’s press lobby system have been criticised by journalists.No 10 normally holds two briefings on most days that parliament sits to allow the lobby – political journalists tha…

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Hopes for January EU-Mercosur Deal Rise After Lula-Meloni Call

Odds that the trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur will be signed in January appeared to improve slightly after a call between Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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‘Money today or blood tomorrow’: EU leaders race to secure deal for Ukraine

Summit divided on idea of loan secured against Russian assets, as Belgium seeks guarantees if scheme goes wrongBelgian politicians and finance bosses targeted by Russian intelligence over seized assetsEU leaders are racing to secure a funding deal for Ukraine that has been cast as a choice between “…

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Elections face further delays over councils shake-up

The prospect of further suspensions to local polls has triggered a blame game between the parties.

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Brazil's Lula open to delaying EU-Mercosur deal as Europeans wrangle over trade pact

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says he will present Italy's request for a postponement of a contentious EU trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc to a summit of regional leaders at the weekend, amid French-led opposition to signing the mammoth transatlantic free-trade pact that…

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Local elections at risk of delay for millions across England

Ministers say council leaders in 63 areas may postpone ballots amid wider local reforms

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Christian Turner Is Appointed New UK Ambassador to US

Christian Turner’s appointment comes as the United States and Britain’s relationship is being tested amid a number of foreign policy issues.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,394

These are the key developments from day 1,394 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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EU agrees €90bn loan to Ukraine after frozen Russian asset plan fails

Money to be borrowed against bloc’s shared budget after leaders fail to agree ‘reparation loan’ proposal

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Brussels delays signing of EU-Mercosur trade deal until January

Move comes after Italian premier Giorgia Meloni pleads for more time from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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Christian Turner to be new UK ambassador to US

Diplomat due to be Britain’s UN envoy is handed key post in Washington after contest to replace Peter Mandelson

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Auto chip shortage: Honda will pause production in Japan and China

The ripples of the auto industry's chip shortage are still being felt, as evidenced by Honda. Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that the automaker will suspend production in Japan on January 5 and 6. (Honda didn't specify the affected factories.) In addition, all three of the automaker's Guangqi Honda…

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EU debates use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine

European Union leaders have gathered in Brussels to vote on the use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

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Ukrainians plead for help to find their missing children taken into Russia

Ukrainian parents are seeking their children, who they say were taken into Russia during the war. The Free Press' Aidan Stretch joins CBS News 24/7 with more.