Thousands of Britons faced travel chaos as heavy snow hit the UK over the first weekend of 2025, leading to airport closures, flight cancellations, and delays. Major roads in northern England were closed due to stranded vehicles and collisions, with the A628 Woodhead Pass and A66 affected. Multiple weather warnings were in place for snow, ice, and rain across the UK, while over 250 flood alerts were issued by the Environment Agency for expected flooding overnight.
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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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