Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to his late brother Nick, who passed away from cancer at the age of 60 on Boxing Day. The prime minister described Nick as a wonderful man who faced life’s challenges with courage and humor, expressing gratitude to those who cared for him. Sir Keir canceled his holiday plans to be with his family during this difficult time, receiving condolences from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.
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Von der Leyen tells Xi EU-China ties are at ‘inflection point’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa conveyed to Chinese leader Xi Jinping that EU-China relations are at an "inflection point" due to trade imbalances and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. Both sides emphasized the need for mutual solutions to longstanding issues as the summit marks 50 years of EU-China relations, overshadowed by tensions over trade and geopolitical concerns. Want More Context? 🔎
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