Taiwan's president pushes to increase defense budget amid rising threat from China

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During a large Russian drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, at least three people were killed, including a father and his 5-year-old daughter, and an 80-year-old woman, with 10 others injured. The attack came ahead of U.S.-mediated talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss a partial cease-fire, focusing on halting strikes on energy facilities and ensuring shipping safety in the Black Sea amid ongoing dual air assaults and deep mistrust between the two countries. The talks...

Flooding is set to disrupt the warmest spring equinox in over 50 years due to thunderstorms accelerated by climate change, with 21 flood alerts in place in the south west and Midlands, particularly in the Bourne Valley, Wiltshire. Despite recent warm temperatures, frost is expected in rural areas as temperatures drop overnight. The Met Office warns of localized flooding and property flooding risks as groundwater levels rise above 70 metres, with the M18 in Yorkshire...

An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza killed Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel, according to the militant group, amidst ongoing conflict with over 50,000 casualties reported by Palestinian officials. Following a period of relative calm, Israel initiated a new air and ground campaign against Hamas, leading to multiple explosions and at least 30 Palestinian deaths in Rafah and Khan Younis. Bardaweel and his wife were among those killed in the Israeli strike on Khan Younis, with...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves defended accepting free Sabrina Carpenter concert tickets, stating she attended with a family member and will declare their value. This comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer tightened rules on ministerial gifts in response to backlash over donations. Reeves' confirmation follows media reporting and previous scrutiny over clothing donations while in opposition. Shadow chancellor Mel Stride addressed similar concerns with respect to shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith's acceptance of ski passes and...

Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized the importance of dialogue over confrontation in Beijing during his meeting with U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a supporter of President Trump, amid escalating trade tensions and fentanyl trade disputes. Daines, the first member of Congress to visit Beijing under Trump, was accompanied by American business leaders like FedEx's CEO and Boeing's senior VP. Li urged cooperation between the countries and highlighted the need for fair competition and open markets, while...