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You have power, Rishi Sunak. Use it. Rejoin the single market and customs union

This Brexit built on lies can’t be undone, but the new PM has a chance to minimise the damage , says Jürgen Maier, vice-chair of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022

Western Countries Vow to Support Sudan in Post-Civilian Transition

A group of western countries vowed to help Sudan unlock its “substantial” economic potential after a return to a credible civilian transition. The United States, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 25, 2022

Four scenarios for a world in disorder

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s recent speech to the Communist Party Congress could be one of the most consequential of the decade. He told the audience – and the world – that his economic growth-crushing zero-COVID policy is here to stay, and that Beijing is more determined than ever to reunify…

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2022

Germany, EU launch work on 'new Marshall Plan' for Ukraine

German and European Union leaders have gathered experts to start work on what they describe as a “new Marshall Plan” for the rebuilding of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Ukraine war: Putin escalates with sabotage and 'false flag' operations leaving the west struggling to find a response

From the start of his invasion of Ukraine, the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has employed the threat of escalation to the use of nuclear weapons as a means to deter western support. He has aimed to spread fear in Europe as a means to undermining solidarity with Kyiv. And as…

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2022

World must not waste time but swiftly start work on Ukraine's reconstruction - EU

The world must not squander time but help Ukrainians rebuild their country swiftly, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, adding the EU was ready to coordinate the reconstruction measures with a secretariat.

Reuters · Oct 25, 2022

Jacob Rees-Mogg is plotting to change thousands of laws under cover of Tory chaos

A bill sweeping aside EU law tells business that critical legislation is subject to ministerial whims, says George Peretz KC

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022

Joe Biden says Rishi Sunak becoming PM is ‘astounding’ milestone

Rishi Sunak won the Tory leadership contest without a vote being cast

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Keir Starmer announces he won't attend World Cup in Qatar because of human rights record

The Labour leader also said that none of his colleagues will be in attendance for this year's tournament in the Middle Eastern country - where being gay is illegal.

Chronicle Live · Oct 24, 2022

European gas prices plunge to lowest since June due to mild weather and full storage tanks OLD

Price 70 per cent lower than in August but still much higher than over past 10 years

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022