Shoppers have been told the store will close 13:13, 14 Oct 2026Updated 13:20, 14 Oct 2026 Co-op Peverell store closing announcement (Image: Submitted ) Supermarket chain Co-op is shutting the doors of a well-used store in Plymouth, with shoppers being told it’s set to bow out by the end of November. The store on Peverell
Plymouth Co-op closing amid fears for other local branches Read More »
BEIJING (AP) — A new bridge linking China and North Korea is set to open on Thursday, more than a decade after the Chinese side of it was built, in the latest sign of closer ties between the two countries. The official Chinese news agency Xinhua reported Wednesday that both sides will hold a ceremony
New Bridge Linking China and North Korea Will Open More Than a Decade Late Read More »
CEUTA, Spain, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta’s Muslim cemetery on Tuesday where most of more than 100 migrants who died in July’s mass crossing into the North African enclave from Morocco were buried. The visit, the first by Spain’s head of state since 2007 and in Felipe’s 12-year reign,
Spain’s Royals Visit Ceuta Enclave Amid Friction With Morocco After Border Surge Read More »
When foreign consumers are trying to decide whether to buy a Chinese-made electric vehicle, they might weigh the cost, the comfort, the availability of chargers on their regular routes, the range and the speed. They might even worry about what happens to their personal data. But consider the foreign policymaker debating whether – and to
The Global Battle Over China’s EVs | U.S. News Decision Points Read More »
After months of speculating that China and Russia are helping Iran amid the conflict with the United States, President Donald Trump now has reason to “believe” the two nations are not helping Tehran. Since the breakout of the US-Israel war on Iran, Washington has speculated the involvement of China and Russia in “enabling Tehran.” (AP)
‘Too much to lose’: Trump believes China, Russia not helping Iran amid conflict with US Read More »
The suspects, whose names were not released in line with Polish privacy rules, were arrested in Germany, Polish officials said Monday. They are accused of deliberately setting fire to Starlink infrastructure on Sept. 23 in Wola Krobowska, Poland, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Warsaw. “We have no doubt that Russian intelligence services are
Poland Blames Starlink Sabotage on Russia Read More »
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. Hello Morning Bid readers! The long-awaited summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping hogged the spotlight this week, despite producing little market-moving news. The real story remains the stalemate in the Middle
A Bad Case of the Bond Blues Read More »
More than 20 local authorities say the government’s proposed minimum target for accessible housing is not ambitious enough and a higher proportion of accessible housing is achievable. Councils who responded to an Ageing Better survey overwhelmingly agreed that the proposed 40% minimum target put forward as part of reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework
Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump on Friday hailed their talks as “historic” and “landmark”, as the American leader wrapped up his three-day visit on a high note, but no deals on any contentious issues were announced. Trump, Xi conclude ‘very successful’ talks but no deals announced Both Presidents, who
Trump, Xi conclude ‘very successful’ talks but no deals announced Read More »
BUDAPEST, May 15 (Reuters) – The media empire built by former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, a key pillar of the nationalist leader’s 16 years in power, is swiftly unravelling following an election last month that abruptly ended his rule. Within weeks of the vote, which the centre-right opposition led by Peter Magyar won
Orban’s Media Empire Crumbles After Hungary Election Defeat Read More »
From petty disputes to bizarre theories, a journalist who lurked in Facebook community groups across the UK found one complaint that crops up everywhere she looked Every local group quickly descends into rows over exactly the same thing(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A woman who became hooked on local Facebook community groups says one parking issue causes
HELSINKI, May 15 (Reuters) – Finland said on Friday suspected drone activity in the skies above the country’s capital region no longer posed a threat and that the situation was returning to normal as Helsinki’s airport reopened. Finland and the nearby Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have seen a string of recent incidents
Finland Says Helsinki Drone Threat Has Ended, Reopens Airport Read More »
Melbourne, Early this week, Iranian state-linked media floated a plan to charge the operators of undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz for access to what they say is Iran’s offshore territory. Iran is threatening undersea cables. The world’s ‘digital chokepoints’ have never been more vulnerable The suggestion comes after Iranian warnings that several
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Six passengers from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak arrived Friday in Australia for a quarantine expected to last at least three weeks. The Gulfstream long-range business jet carrying them from the Netherlands landed at RAAF Base Pearce outside the Western Australia state capital, Perth. The passengers and crew
6 Passengers From Hantavirus-Hit Ship Arrive in Australia for 3-Week Quarantine Read More »
BEIJING, May 15 (Reuters) – British foreign minister Yvette Cooper is expected to visit China in early June, three sources familiar with the plans said, as London seeks to capitalise on relatively cordial ties with Beijing before any fresh setback over a new Chinese embassy in the UK capital. The June 2-3 trip will take
Britain’s Foreign Minister Plans to Visit China in Early June, Sources Say Read More »
US President Donald Trump has accepted Chinese President Xi Jinping’s remarks that America was a declining nation, but said that assessment applied to the period when ‘sleepy’ Joe Biden was in charge. Trump said he agreed ‘100 percent’ with Xi’s assessment, adding that ‘he was referring to the tremendous damage we suffered during the four
Burn Valley councillor Graham Harrison has been elected leader of the party’s group on the local authority (Image: Getty Images) Hartlepool Borough Council’s Reform UK group has a new leader following its election clean sweep. Burn Valley councillor Graham Harrison has been elected leader of the party’s group on the local authority. Rural West councillor
Hartlepool Council’s Reform UK group has new leader after election clean sweep Read More »
A Labour MP is stepping aside for Andy Burnham. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wants to stand in the Makerfield by-election(Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire) Andy Burnham could soon be back in Parliament. The Greater Manchester Mayor has announced his intention to stand in the Makerfield by-election, which was triggered by Josh Simons MP standing down.
What Wigan council local election results could mean for Makerfield by-election Read More »
new video loaded: Deadly Storms Devastate Northern India 0:42 Officials said at least 111 people were killed and dozens more injured after severe storms hit the state of Uttar Pradesh. By Alisa Shodiyev Kaff May 14, 2026 Trump and Xi Meet as Summit Begins 1:58 Chaos Erupts Inside Philippine Senate After Apparent Gunshots 1:06 Mixed
Deadly Storms Devastate Northern India Read More »
Iran has begun allowing some Chinese vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz following an understanding over Iranian management protocols for the waterway, the semi-official Fars news agency said on Thursday, citing an informed source. Following the start of US and Israeli strikes on 28 February, Iran severely restricted transit in the Strait of
Iran allowing transit of Chinese vessels in Strait of Hormuz: Report Read More »