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UK economy flatlines in April in blow to Conservatives ahead…
While Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt insisted the economy is turning a corner, his opposite number in the Labour Party Rachel Reeves said the economy has stalled. P
Costa Blanca horror as British tourist injured after boat burst…
One British holidaymaker was among the three people injured in a horrific explosion involving a boat in a Spanish port.The boat burst into huge flames during th
Macron calls on moderate parties to unite to fight hard-Right
Edouard Philippe, Mr Macron’s former prime minister and a potential successor in the 2027 presidential election, appeared to
Hong Kong invokes new law to cancel passports of six…
The Hong Kong government has cancelled the passports of six overseas-based activists under the new national security law, stepping up its crackdown on dissident
Ukraine-Russia war live: US to send rare Patriot $1bn air…
The United States will send another $1.1bn Patriot missile air defence system to Ukraine in the coming days as the war-ravage
Wednesday briefing: Why the UK is so chilly this June…
Good morning. First of all an apology, yesterday’s newsletter was sent out in error – we apologise for the mistake, and below is today’s First Edition.Isn
Israel-Hamas war latest: Houthis launch ‘drone boat’ attack in Red…
Israel's tit-for-tat escalation with Hezbollah 'is dangerous and risks all out-war'
Majorca in crisis as business owner issues warning after overtourism…
A business owner in Majorca has opened up on concerns sparked by the wave of protests against overtourism that have swept through the Balearic island.Javier Vic
Hamas leader believes civilian deaths are ‘necessary sacrifices’ in Israeli…
“We have the Israelis right where we want them,” Mr Sinwar said in one of dozens of messages to ceasefire negotiators obtai
Brexit row erupts as Gibraltar warns Spain ‘sorrow may turn…
Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo issued a major warning after failure to strike a post-Brexit deal before the European elections.Hopes for a resolution
Russian fighter-bomber crashes after ‘technical fault’
A Russian air force fighter-bomber has crashed during a training flight in North Ossetia, killing both pilots, the defence mini
Hong Kong is ‘slowly becoming a totalitarian state’, says UK…
A British judge has described the “paranoid atmosphere” in Hong Kong as he explained his decision to step down from the territory’s top court.Jonathan Sum
