Russia downplays Trump's submarine move, calls for caution on nuclear rhetoric
Europe • Aug 4, 2025, 10:22 AM
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Moscow on Monday urged restraint in nuclear-related statements following US President Donald Trump's statement that he ordered a repositioning of US nuclear submarines. While downplaying the significance of the move, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said "that everyone should be very, very careful with nuclear rhetoric".
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'Contradictions in objectives' of Chinese Studies Dept & what China would like UK schools to project
Europe • 11:53 AM
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A report by UK‑China Transparency (UKCT) has unveiled major challenges affecting students, scholars and institutions across the United Kingdom. Professors and students are facing on-going surveillance leading to pressure and even intimidation to conform
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EU halts retaliatory tariffs on US goods after deal with Washington
Europe • 11:32 AM
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The EU suspended €93 billion in planned tariffs on US goods Tuesday after striking a last-minute deal with Washington, averting a trade clash. Brussels warned the measures could still be reactivated if talks with the US break down.
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Eurostar still faces delays as high-speed train travel resumes in northern France
Europe • 9:14 AM
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High-speed train travel resumed in northern France on Tuesday after an overhead cable fault forced the cancellation of multiple trains a day earlier, including Eurostar services. Repairs were completed overnight, though some delays and cancellations pers
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UK to begin migrant returns to France under 'one in, one out' deal
Europe • 8:45 AM
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Britain will start returning some small-boat migrants to France within days under a new deal set to be ratified Tuesday. The pilot plan swaps undocumented arrivals for legitimate asylum seekers with British family connections and aims to curb people-smug
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A 'plastic-free future'? UN plastic pollution talks kick off in Geneva
Europe • 2:53 AM
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UN-led negotiations kicked off Tuesday in Geneva to finalise a global treaty against plastic pollution, following a failed round in South Korea last year. Delegates hope to reach a deal despite sharp divides over production limits and chemical bans.
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