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After the UK government announced it was returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, there are fresh calls to give up control of the Falkland Islands.
Argentina's foreign minister has promised 'concrete action' but the Falklands governor says Britain's commitment to the territory is 'unwavering'.
It comes in the wake of the decision to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, a move criticised by opposition Conservative politicians in the UK.
The government says the decision secures the future of a strategically important military base in the Indian Ocean. But Professor Richard Elkins from the Policy Exchange think tank has said he believes the decision was a mistake…
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An EU investigation found that China's state subsidies were unfairly undermining European car competitors.
China says the rulings were "non-compliant, unreasonable, and unfair".
Ross Cullen reports.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held an emergency meeting to discuss the impact of the West Asia crisis on the Indian economy.
The brewing conflict between Israel and Iran is expected to hit India's petroleum supplies and hurt shipments passing through the region.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Tokyo says a Russian military patrol plane flew over waters north of Hokkaido three times prompting an Japanese Self-Defense Force fighter jet to fire a signal flare.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Queues of container ships are building up outside US ports on Thursday as workers enter their third day of strikes.
The International Longshoremen's Association told its members to stop working over pay and automation concerns.
There are concerns the strikes could prompt shortages and impact the economy.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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A UK government minister has said they are trying to rebuild trust in politics, after the Prime Minister paid back more than six thousand pounds ($7800) in gifts and hospitality.
The money paid by Sir Keir Starmer covers six Taylor Swift tickets, a trip to the races and a clothing rental agreement for his wife.
After weeks of negative headlines, Sarah Jones, the Minister for Industry has said the government is looking for a reset on the issue… and will tighten the rules on gifts politicians can receive.
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