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UK aid cuts are a cautionary tale for Europe

The EU should avoid falling into the same trap Britain fell into: funding defence spending by cutting aid, says former British Army Major General Charlie Herbert."There’s no lasting security at home when large parts of the world are consumed by conflict and uncertainty. To

Why Beijing has become essential to the global South

China’s capital has evolved into far more than a traditional political center. In today’s rapidly shifting global order, Beijing represents influence, legitimacy, and strategic relevance on an international scale. Across the Global South and beyond, presidents, prime ministers,

London Police reviewing Ghost Tube Station Fraud Case

Entrepreneur Ajit Chambers ' Brompton Road Report' is now with the London Police Fraud Unit, with access provided directly to Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley. 'Chambers' is the man who decided to open London's 26 abandoned tube stations, known as 'Ghost Tube Stations',

Brussels’ Manneken Pis goes sporty

Brussels’ iconic Manneken Pis statue received a makeover in honour of the annual World Fair Play Day. Celebrated on 19 May, the event shines a spotlight on "fair play'' in the world of sport.

NGOs challenge UK-US medicines pricing deal

Two UK NGOs, Just Treatment and Global Justice Now, are preparing the first steps towards a possible judicial review against the UK government over legislation implementing the UK-US pharmaceuticals pricing agreement struck to avoid the threat of ‘Section 301’ unfair trade