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The figure, representing a 30.2 per cent year-on-year increase, was disclosed by China’s Consul General in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, at the Lagos Forum New Year Media Symposium, where she reviewed recent milestones in bilateral relations and outlined priorities for 2026. “Over the past year, China–Nigeria economic and trade cooperation has shown great vitality and […]

What an extraordinary few days it has been for UK-US relations, with three developments each pointing in a different direction. Imagine being a fly on the phone line as the prime minister and President Trump caught up last night, speaking for the first time since this blitz of recent overseas activity from the White House.

United States President Donald Trump has invited Colombian leader Gustavo Petro to the White House, days after accusing him of trafficking cocaine and threatening military action against his government. The sudden detente on Wednesday followed an hour-long phone call between Trump and Petro, in which the two leaders discussed “the situation of drugs” and “other

Paul AdamsDiplomatic correspondent Who is Venezuela’s new interim president, Delcy Rodríguez? Amid the many questions swirling since last weekend’s dramatic events in Caracas – and there are many – one that refuses to go away centres on the bespectacled woman now leading what US officials are calling Venezuela’s “interim authorities.” Why Delcy? What is it

The sweeping changes will see the US quit major forums for cooperation on climate change, peace and democracy. United States President Donald Trump has announced that he plans to withdraw the US from 66 United Nations and international organisations, including major forums for cooperation on climate change, peace and democracy. In a presidential memorandum shared

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 05 January 2026, to sign a series of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on cooperation in industrial exchanges, technology, the environment and other areas between the two countries. Photo

A federal judge on Wednesday indicated a jury will be allowed to decide whether artificial intelligence trailblazer OpenAI hoodwinked its billionaire co-founder Elon Musk during its evolution from a nonprofit research lab into a capitalistic enterprise now valued at $500 billion. Without issuing an official ruling, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers made it clear

It looks like Sam Altman and Elon Musk are headed for a courtroom showdown. During a hearing on Wednesday, a California judge said she plans to reject Altman’s lawyers’ last-ditch efforts to end Musk’s case against OpenAI and its CEO. “This case is going to trial,” US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said at a

WASHINGTON — A U.S. raid that captured Nicolás Maduro and installed his deputy has handed President Donald Trump a headline foreign-policy victory — and opened questions about how far the president’s “America First” movement is willing to go with him. Trump has celebrated the mission, saying aboard Air Force One that voters are “thrilled” and

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their first homes. Trump — who has been under pressure to address voters’ concerns about affordability ahead of November midterm elections — is

WASHINGTON — Top Republicans on Capitol Hill, including leaders of the House and the Senate, are pushing back against President Donald Trump on Greenland, saying it would be inappropriate for the United States to use military force to take over the Arctic island. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday night he did not think

This is an adapted excerpt from the Jan. 5 episode of “The Rachel Maddow Show.” I’m going to go out on a limb and say that I think I know the name of the person who is arguably the biggest beneficiary of Donald Trump’s inexplicable war in Venezuela. There’s a good case to be made

Bernd Debusmann Jr,at the White Houseand Nick Beake & Kayla Epstein Watch: What Trump and Vance have said about Greenland Donald Trump wants to take Greenland – and the White House has confirmed that all options are on the table, including the use of force. While a military operation is just one of a range

MANSFIELD — Major Broadway and television talent are coming together in Mansfield this winter for a special event that has quickly become something of a local phenomenon. Emmy Award-winning and Tony nominated composer, director, and producer Jeff Richmond comes together with beloved television and Broadway stars for a benefit production of A Funny Thing Happened

Win Mcnamee/Getty Images Happy Wednesday! It’s January 7, 2026, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. This is where you’ll find the most important stories that are shaping the way Americans drive

Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China next week, marking the first visit to the country by a Canadian prime

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife Mackenzie Scott sold her Amazon shares worth $13 billion in 2025, reducing her stake in the e-commerce giant by nearly half. Scott, a novelist and early contributor to Amazon, is known for her philanthropic work, and has donated billions of dollars to organizations around the world. In 2025 alone, she