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Xi Jinping concludes US state visit; trade truce extended

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Latest: US and China extend bilateral trade truce to January 2027

Following President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25, 2026, the two nations have agreed to extend a bilateral trade truce through January 10, 2027. This extension, known as the “Busan

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Jason Arday death and academic integrity controversy

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Latest: Cambridge academics demand review of Jason Arday promotion

Following the death of sociologist Jason Arday on 14 August in Battersea, south London, his family has expressed profound shock, attributing his passing to a sustained campaign of misinformation and harassment. Arday, wh

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Lions Rugby URC season preparations and early results

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Latest: Lions defeat Ospreys 35-19 in United Rugby Championship comeback

The Lions Rugby team has set ambitious goals for the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship (URC) season, aiming for a home semi-final at Ellis Park following their first playoff appearance and qualification for the European

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US-China tensions over citizen detentions

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Latest: U.S. officials urge action on Chinese pharmaceutical safety and detained citizens

The United States has heightened its warnings regarding the treatment of foreign nationals in mainland China. The State Department updated its travel advisory to a Level 2 status, ‘Exercise Increased Caution’, citing ris

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