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The Communist Party’s flagship newspaper has set the tone for the Thursday summit between President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart, calling for the two sides to build on the “constructive strategic stability” agreed upon during Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing. The Chinese government and state media have also spelled out Beijing’s “red lines” days ahead of the high-stakes event in Washington. The leaders would provide “strategic guidance” on how the two powers could develop a stable...

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Sep 22, 2026

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Many people choose to help their children or grandchildren with the cost of living, but this generosity could be included in tax calculations

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Sep 22, 2026

Delays clear after accident on M25

Drivers faced lengthy queues after an incident on the M25.

Charlotte Church brands Ed Sheeran a greedy capitalist in stage rant before leading young fans in 'Free Palestine' chants as row over US tour rumbles on

Sep 22, 2026

Charlotte Church brands Ed Sheeran a greedy capitalist in stage rant before leading young fans in 'Free Palestine' chants as row over US tour rumbles on

The controversial Welsh singer, 40, issued a chilling warning that his critics were 'watching' him as the bitter row over Israel and Palestine engulfed his Loop tour of the United States.

Miranda Hart says taking part in Celebrity Traitors will be 'challenging' on her body as she lives with the 'invisible' effects of ME

Sep 22, 2026

Miranda Hart says taking part in Celebrity Traitors will be 'challenging' on her body as she lives with the 'invisible' effects of ME

In her 2024 autobiography, the comedian, 53, who was also diagnosed with Lyme Disease, recounted her three-decade health battle that 'left her bedbound and without joy'.

Were the Serbian military’s new robot dogs built using Chinese technology?

Sep 22, 2026

Were the Serbian military’s new robot dogs built using Chinese technology?

Cutting-edge Chinese technology could gradually be becoming part of Serbia’s weapons systems with the appearance of robot dogs in a Serbian military drill on the weekend soon after the opening of a Chinese robotics factory in the Balkan country, according to observers. Robodogs equipped with machine guns, grenade launchers and rocket launchers were among the major weapons systems unveiled at Serbia’s Pobednik 2026 large-scale tactical live-fire exercise on Sunday. The event involved its army,...

Indonesia presses ahead with Russian oil imports despite ‘real risk’ of US penalties

Sep 22, 2026

Indonesia presses ahead with Russian oil imports despite ‘real risk’ of US penalties

Indonesia plans to press ahead with discounted Russian crude oil imports to secure domestic energy supplies and manage fiscal pressures, despite the risk of higher US tariffs as Washington moves to tighten economic pressure on Moscow. On Friday, US President Donald Trump signed into law an act that would give him authority to impose sanctions on Russia and slap tariffs of up to 100 per cent on the top five buyers of Russian crude oil, gas and military equipment, or countries that help Moscow...

British father, 37, pleads guilty to 'causing death by dangerous act' after his two-year-old son plunged to his death from hotel window in Cyprus

Sep 22, 2026

British father, 37, pleads guilty to 'causing death by dangerous act' after his two-year-old son plunged to his death from hotel window in Cyprus

A British father has been convicted over the death of his two-year-old son who fell from a hotel window in Cyprus.

33% of Filipinos expect economy to improve in next 12 months – SWS

Sep 22, 2026

33% of Filipinos expect economy to improve in next 12 months – SWS

MANILA, Philippines — Thirty-three percent of adult Filipinos expect the country’s economy to improve over the next 12 months, according to the latest survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS). The SWS survey, conducted from June 20 to 29, 2026, and released on Monday, found that 24 percent expected the economy to worsen, while 32

Manchester train delays RECAP as services cancelled and lines blocked amid Piccadilly disruption

Sep 22, 2026

Manchester train delays RECAP as services cancelled and lines blocked amid Piccadilly disruption

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Maker of anti-ageing tonic endorsed by Charlotte Hawkins and Dame Denise Lewis loses fight against £3.6million tax bill after arguing its products should be classified as health food

Sep 22, 2026

Maker of anti-ageing tonic endorsed by Charlotte Hawkins and Dame Denise Lewis loses fight against £3.6million tax bill after arguing its products should be classified as health food

London-based entrepreneur Tony Sanguinetti, 59, founded beauty company Minerva Research Labs Ltd in 2009 to produce collagen supplements.

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