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Mike Pompeo rips into Beijing with a litany of US grievances
American’s top diplomat launched a verbal salvo against China on Wednesday that was anything but diplomatic, attacking Beijing for its policies on health, defence, Taiwan and 5G and its “brutal”…
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‘We feel insulted’: migrant health workers on PM’s refusal to scrap NHS surcharge
Overseas health and care workers on the coronavirus frontline reacted with fury on Wednesday after Boris Johnson refused to exempt them from the NHS surcharge, insisting that it was “the…
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Coronavirus: Justin Trudeau dons face mask as Canada urges public to do the same
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday he now wears a face mask in public when social distancing is not possible, as health authorities urged everyone in the country…
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A truly multilateral order can emerge from the ashes of the coronavirus pandemic, with China and Europe leading the way
Chaos, fear and suffering has a habit of focusing the mind and highlighting what really matters. While much of Europe is easing out of lockdown, globally the fight against the…
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US Senate passes bill that could delist Chinese companies from exchanges
The US Senate passed legislation on Wednesday that could disqualify many Chinese companies from listing shares on US stock exchanges without adhering to the security laws and auditing regulations.The legislation, which was…
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What would a Tenet red carpet look like? Movie premieres amid social distancing – no fans, pods for stars and video links all on the table
Red-carpet premieres are the pinnacle of any new Hollywood blockbuster’s publicity blitz.Their A-list entourages, elbow-to-elbow fans and showbiz photographers vying for the perfect snaps of glamorous stars are also a…
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Coronavirus live news: Spain mandates face masks as Greece prepares to unveil tourism plans
International imports and exports have fallen to their lowest level for at least four years, according to World Trade Organization figures revealing the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Inflation falls in UK, eurozone and Canada amid Covid-19 lockdowns as global trade tumbles – business live
Newsflash: Canadian inflation has fallen below zero as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to grip the global economy. The annual Consumer Prices index across Canada fell by 0.2% in April, according…
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WTO reports big slump in global trade as coronavirus takes toll
International imports and exports have fallen to their lowest level for at least four years, according to World Trade Organization figures revealing the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.…