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ReutersSir Keir Starmer has said the UK’s “cast-iron” support for Ukraine will continue, as he makes a final trip to the country as prime minister. He will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the capital Kyiv later on Thursday, ahead of Andy Burnham’s installation as Labour leader and PM.In comments ahead of his trip, Sir Keir said the “fortitude” of the Ukrainian people since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 had “preserved the security of Europe”. In his statement, Sir Keir highlighted Britain’s contribution to the Ukrainian war effort during his two years in Downing Street. “When I became prime…
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Junior AmbokoThe monkey, known locally as ‘Likweli’, has distinctive pinkish-orange lipsA monkey that has striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face – and lives in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo – has been confirmed as a new species to science.The black-furred primate was spotted and photographed hidden away in the high tree canopy of dense tropical forests in Lomami National Park, in the central east of the country.Conservationists working there first reported seeing this unusual-looking animal back in 2008. But they captured just one blurry photograph.After another sighting 10 years later, an international team set out to…
What if Bluey spoke one of the world’s oldest living languages?Five episodes of the award-winning children’s cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.9 hrs agoAustralia
Getty ImagesMany people say China interferes less than the US in other countries, the survey indicatesChina is now viewed more positively than the US in many countries around the world, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. It is the first time the organisation has recorded such results.The findings from the non-partisan, US-based think tank indicate that favourable views of China have reached record highs in many countries, while perceptions of the United States have worsened.In general, respondents expressed low confidence in both US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, though Xi scored higher than…
Dong GuangpingDong Guangping has resettled in Canada, where his family is residingAs the rubber boat he was on rocked through choppy waves, fear washed over Chinese dissident Dong Guangping, who had gone without sleep for two days.The 68-year-old knew he was taking a huge risk trying to flee China by sea, but even then, he had underestimated the challenges of this journey.He was badly sunburned, his phone was running out of battery, and his portable charger had gone flat. Apart from the sky and the sea, there were no landmarks around him. He could only hope that the digital compass…
Getty ImagesDefence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that military personnel aged 30 and older will undergo testing for testosterone deficiency as part of annual health screenings.In a video posted on X, captioned “High-T Department”, Hegseth said he was authorising the screening programme for troops to ensure “you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best”.Troops with low testosterone levels will be offered voluntary hormone replacement therapy. The tests will be optional for those younger than 30. Hegseth did not specify whether the screening would apply to women, whose testosterone levels also decline as they age. The BBC…
Argentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final winArgentina face the prospect of a Fifa fine after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands.30 mins agoEngland Men
Watch: Argentina fans celebrate World Cup win over EnglandArgentina fans at home and in the US celebrate their progression to the World Cup final.27 mins agoLatin America
Getty ImagesTodd Blanche is currently serving as the acting attorney general after Pam Bondi was firedActing US Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared for his first day of hearings before the US Senate, as he seeks a permanent appointment to lead America’s top law enforcement agency.Blanche on Wednesday faced questions about his personal relationship with President Donald Trump, the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files, and a controversial settlement between Trump and the US’s tax agency that a federal judge nullified this week.Trump dismissed his previous attorney general, Pam Bondi, as the government faced criticism for its handling of the…