International Starmer vows to remain ‘clear-eyed’ over national security as he flies to China PM promises ‘stability and clarity’ in approach on first visit to Beijing by UK leader in eight years‘Very low bar’: analysts say Starmer faces slim pickings in ChinaKeir Starmer has said the UK government will remain “clear-eyed and realistic” on the national security threat posed by China as he travelled to Beijing in an effort to improve relations with the economic powerhouse.The prime minister promised “stability and clarity” in his […] todayJanuary 27, 2026 2
International ‘Very low bar’: analysts say Starmer faces slim pickings in China Experts say business with China is always a double-edged sword let alone when its overheated economy can offer only marginal gainsStarmer vows to remain ‘clear-eyed’ over national security as he flies to ChinaKeir Starmer’s trip to China is billed as an attempt to revitalise diplomatic relations but eight years after Theresa May paved the way for a never-materialised “ambitious” post-Brexit deal, the prospect of the prime minister landing any meaningful […] todayJanuary 27, 2026 2
International Australia news live: minister refutes ‘troubling’ claim by Bragg that Muslims bear responsibility for Bondi shooting; bushfire smoke over Sydney Pat Conroy says Muslim community are ‘incredibly valued Australians’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe minister for defence industry, Pat Conroy, has refuted claims made by shadow frontbencher Andrew Bragg about the Muslim community.Earlier Bragg accused Australia’s Muslim community of needing to “take some responsibility” for the Bondi terror attack and for the federal government to make sure funding doesn’t go to […] todayJanuary 27, 2026 1
International Rwanda sues UK over scrapped asylum seeker deal Rwanda began the inter-state arbitration proceedings under the asylum partnership agreement in November.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 27, 2026 1
International Mexico vows ‘solidarity’ with Cuba after oil shipment cancellation reports The president says Mexico's decision 'to sell or give oil to Cuba for humanitarian reasons' was a 'sovereign' one.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 27, 2026
insert_link International Ex-Nigeria oil minister in bribery trial spent £2m at Harrods, court hears Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of accepting bribes from industry figures interested in Nigerian government contracts, a court in London has heard. Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 27, 2026
International US federal judge blocks deportation of five-year-old boy and his father A Texas-based judge issues order saying Liam Ramos and his father cannot be removedA federal judge ruled on Tuesday that a five-year-old Minnesota boy and his father cannot be immediately deported, one week after their arrest sparked international outrage.A Texas-based judge issued an order saying Liam Ramos, the preschooler, and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, cannot be removed or transferred out of the judicial district where they are being held […] todayJanuary 27, 2026 1
International Trump says Alex Pretti ‘shouldn’t have been carrying a gun’ and backs embattled homeland security chief Noem – live US president says Noem is ‘doing a very good job’ amid growing criticism of administration’s immigration crackdown after two US citizens were killedBorder patrol commander to leave Minneapolis after shooting of Alex PrettiMelania Trump has called for “unity” in the wake of the fatal federal law enforcement shootings of US citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and widespread peaceful protests this month.Asked about the tensions in Minneapolis on […] todayJanuary 27, 2026 1
International British army officer dies during live fire training in Northumberland Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, died after an incident at one of the UK’s largest army training ranges, the MoD confirmsA British army officer has died after an incident during live fire training in Northumberland, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, died on Sunday after the incident at Otterburn Training Area, one of the UK’s largest army training ranges. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayJanuary 27, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 5