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Trump recalls 30 ambassadors in diplomatic purge

The Trump administration has recalled nearly 30 senior diplomats in a move critics call a purge. The reshuffle targets career officers and risks politicising the US foreign service. Read the full report.

Germany Passes Controversial Military Service Law

Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.

Analysis: Fresh Russia Sanctions Seem Futile

As the UK imposes new sanctions, analysis suggests Vladimir Putin remains unmoved and more aggressive than ever. Europe faces a moment of reckoning over Ukraine support. Read the full report.

Macron fears US betrayal of Ukraine in leaked talks

French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly warned European leaders the US could betray Ukraine on territory. Leaked call reveals deep concerns over Washington's peace push and Trump envoy's Moscow visit.

UK Women Stranded in Sri Lanka Cyclone Landslides

Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah-triggered landslides. Their daughter criticises the UK Foreign Office's lack of evacuation plan. Read more.

Trump's 'Leave Now' Ultimatum to Venezuela's Maduro

Donald Trump's alleged ultimatum to Nicolás Maduro to leave Venezuela or face consequences signals a dangerous escalation in US foreign policy. Analysis suggests military action before Christmas is a real possibility. Read the full report.

Starmer: China Poses Real Security Threat to UK

Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns China presents 'real national security threats' and criticises using Brexit as a foreign policy template. Read his full Guildhall speech analysis.

PM Starmer warns of China security threats to UK

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns China poses real security threats but urges a 'sober realist' policy. He also defends his foreign approach as a post-Brexit shift. Read the latest.

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