Opinion

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Trump’s Greenland ambitions may spark a new Arctic conflict
In his last press conference before taking office, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his desire to bring Greenland under American control.
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King Charles will ’never abandon’ Prince Andrew because of worrying fear
Prince Andrew was cast out of taking part in the Royal Family’s Christmas celebrations after his links to an alleged Chinese spy emerged...
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Countdown to WW3: Expert predicts massive land grab in 2025 could force UK into war
Donald Trump has promised to end the war in Ukraine but experts warn his plans will only spur on Vladimir Putin who will eventually attempt a major land grab sparking WW3
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Is disgraced Duke of York planning escape to the Gulf in bid for legitimacy after ’Chinese spy’ scandal?
Prince Andrew may flee to the Gulf in a final attempt for legitimacy, it has been claimed.
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What Syria’s uncertain future could mean for Britain’s security
Events in Syria have moved at lightning pace over the last two weeks.
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What’s next for Assad’s British wife? Could she make a return to the UK?
Asma Al Assad was once seen as the face of female liberation in the Middle East; with her successful career in banking and her secular British upbringing.
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Expert offers nuclear war survival tips for Gen Z flat sharers and city dwellers
An expert has detailed some of the best options for young people living in cities if there was to be a World War Three, as Brits are urged to ’learn resilience’ amid the looming threat of war
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The Chancellor’s megafunds won’t resolve our pensions crisis: much larger reform is needed
Low pension savings and growing economic threats from climate change mean most people face miserable retirements unless the government steps up its ambition.
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Make America Mad Again: Trump wins by sending everyone into a frenzy
American elections are free and fair. They are so free and fair that even a convicted felon who supported a violent attempt to overturn the results of the previous free and fair election can take part. If the American people support him, he can even win.
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’He’s like a gangster’: How Tommy Robinson rose to become the leader of Britain’s far right
The activist’s latest imprisonment and run-in with the law may serve only to boost his popularity and brand of hatred
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"Palace knew King Charles protester might cause trouble but invited her out of respect"
King Charles has recognised that he will have to have uncomfortable encounters and confrontations with those who believe they’ve been wronged by Britain in the past, writes Mirror royal editor Russell Myers
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Labour faces the risk of creating an £80bn black hole in its financial plans
Far from boosting growth, the Government’s economic plans are likely to do serious damage, making the nation’s finances much worse by the end of this decade.
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Why Putin has summoned North Korean troops to the frontlines in Ukraine
A senior Ukrainian military intelligence official has warned Russia is bringing thousands of North Korean soldiers to fight on the Ukrainian frontline.
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’Russia’s dirty money will hijack our democratic process’: how tiny Moldova fears the Kremlin is rigging the EU referendum
Officials believe €100m has been funnelled into the country to influence the pivotal vote and the presidential election
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Suspending arms sales to Israel has weakened the UK’s position in Washington, says a former armed forces minister
James Heappey said the government’s decision to partially suspend arms sales to Israel was a "big mistake" that will weaken UK influence in Washington.
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US appears unable to dissuade Netanyahu from his planned invasion of Lebanon
An emboldened Israel appears to believe it can safely ignore a lame duck US president and grab the chance to reset the Middle East’s security dynamics
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Scientists respond to Boris Johnson’s claims that COVID was ‘made in a lab’
Boris Johnson has revealed that he now believes that the Covid pandemic was the result of a leak from a Chinese laboratory.
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Report warns that the West is funding Putin’s soldiers through increased Russian fuel purchases
Countries opposed to Moscow are spending ever more on cheap fuel made from Russian oil, according to a new analysis shared with POLITICO.
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How Labour let Nigel Farage win
Keir Starmer’s strategists ordered campaign teams not to waste time fighting Reform UK in July’s election. It could come back to bite them.
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Could Reeves impose the UK’s most punishing capital gains tax in Europe?
“We have no plans to raise capital gains tax,” came the reply as Rachel Reeves was quizzed on her tax plans on the campaign trail in June.
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Panicking Putin is plotting his next move—and it’s not a peace offer, expert warns
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s forces launched a shock invasion into Russian territories at the weekend as they fight back against the Russian oppressors, with Putin’s next move unknown
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Why does Rachel Reeves want to copy Canada’s pensions model?
There is a push to consolidate the UK local government pension scheme into a larger fund to drive investment
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Why Elon Musk is taking on Keir Starmer over UK’s far-right riots
From posting about civil war being ‘inevitable’ to tweeting at Keir Starmer about the Rotherham grooming gang scandal – surely Musk knows exactly what he’s doing with his platform, writes James Moore
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How TikTok bots and AI have powered a resurgence in UK far-right violence
Experts warn growth of extremist influencers and ‘micro-donations’ could create even bigger wave of unrest