What Maduro's Capture Means for China and Taiwan
The US-led capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro has sent shockwaves through Beijing, raising urgent questions about Taiwan and the future of great power politics. Read our analysis.
The US-led capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro has sent shockwaves through Beijing, raising urgent questions about Taiwan and the future of great power politics. Read our analysis.
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China conducts large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying air, sea, and rocket forces. Taiwan places its military on high alert. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
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Beijing imposes sanctions on Boeing and other US defence companies after Washington approves its largest-ever weapons package for Taiwan, escalating tensions. Read the full analysis.
Japan's cabinet approves a historic ¥9tn defence budget, boosting strike-back capabilities as tensions with China escalate over Taiwan and space militarisation. Read the full analysis.
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A judge has dismissed a private prosecution against US comedian Reginald D Hunter, ruling the Campaign Against Antisemitism sought to 'cancel' him. Read the full legal details.
A judge has dismissed a private prosecution against comedian Reginald D Hunter, ruling the Campaign Against Antisemitism's motive was to have him 'cancelled'. Read the latest court developments.
Labour MPs face being barred from local pubs in a growing protest over business rates. The 'No Labour MPs' campaign highlights a major headache for Keir Starmer's government. Read the full story.
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Two people arrested for chanting 'globalise the intifada' at a pro-Palestine protest in Westminster, following a new police crackdown. Read the latest on the protests and the hunger strikers.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under scrutiny as the Electoral Commission assesses Labour's call for an investigation into alleged £9,000 campaign overspending in Clacton. Read the latest.
A mother cycling with her children in south London was verbally attacked by a driver who called her 'irresponsible'. She shares her story as part of a campaign against abuse faced by women cyclists.
A 3,500-pound bronze RoboCop statue now stands guard in Detroit's Eastern Market, culminating a 15-year fan-driven campaign. Discover the story behind this cinematic tribute.
Columbia Sportswear's CEO, Tim Boyle, has made an extraordinary bet: he'll hand over his £3billion company to anyone who can prove the Earth is flat. A bold marketing stunt challenges conspiracy theorists.
The parents of three-year-old Aari Patel, who died in 2016, urge people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register after his gifts saved others. Over 8,000 in the UK await transplants.
Morrisons introduces 'Talking Tills' to encourage customer conversation, tackling UK loneliness. The scheme runs from 4-7 December amid debate over self-checkouts.
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Margaret Atwood, Ian McKellen and Richard Branson lead a global call to free imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, echoing the campaign that freed Nelson Mandela.
Metro's 'This Is Not Right' campaign, highlighting violence against women, wins charity award. Readers also debate Tommy Robinson, Starmer's stance, and Rachel Reeves' Budget. Join the conversation.
Shocking figures reveal over 800,000 UK children aged 3-5 use social media. Former minister Lord Nash demands a public health campaign and age limit of 16. Read the full report.
A growing online movement, #bringbackdoors, is fighting the hotel trend of removing proper bathroom doors. Discover the privacy nightmare and the campaign restoring it.
Save the Children's powerful 2025 Christmas advert cleverly mimics Coca-Cola's iconic trucks to highlight urgent aid needs. Discover the campaign's message and shocking child poverty research.
Mitcham will get a shared banking hub in 2026 after a successful community campaign overturned an initial rejection, restoring vital face-to-face services. Read the full story.