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Keir Starmer has been urged to convene an emergency Commonwealth summit with Canada to address Donald Trump's trade tariffs, which have sparked a new trade war with a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods entering the US. President Trump also suggested that Canada should become America's 51st state. Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey called for an urgent meeting to stand up against Trump's bullying tactics and show support for the UK and Canada, who share...

A teenager has been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and the school grounds are closed while emergency services are on the scene. This incident follows a previous lockdown at the school due to threatening behavior among students. Full Article

The European Union is preparing to investigate online Chinese marketplace Shein for potential violations of consumer laws, with national regulators joining forces under the guidance of the European Commission. This follows a previous probe into Chinese-owned e-commerce platform Temu over concerns regarding the Digital Services Act, including issues with illegal products, addicting design features, and transparency of algorithms. The EU's increased focus on monitoring large online platforms reflects a commitment to ensuring consumer protection and...

The European Union's governance structure involves key institutions like the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the European Union, which work together to shape policies and legislative actions. The EU operates on a legal framework outlined in treaties like the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, ensuring a balance between cooperation and national sovereignty. The European Commission, with 27 Commissioners representing member states, plays a crucial...

Councillors are concerned over Ellen DeGeneres' extension on her £15million Cotswolds home, fearing it may have disturbed Roman remains. DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi purchased the farmhouse for £2.5million over asking price last year. Despite the extension meeting high standards, parish councillors raised issues regarding potential disturbance of historic remains and flood risk in the village due to a hedge and wire fence. Full Article

The MSC, dubbed "Davos with guns," has excluded AfD and BSW due to their Russia-sympathetic stances, sparking controversy in the polarized election campaign. Heusgen, the organizer, cited the AfD's extremist classification and historical context in banning them, while mainstream German politicians like Scholz and Merz are set to attend the conference amidst the ongoing tensions. Full Article