New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.
Politics
bbc.com
19.05.2026
Teen suspects fatally shoot three in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque
The alleged attackers were aged 17 and 18 and one left a note containing "generalised hate rhetoric", investigators say.
World
bbc.com
19.05.2026
Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.
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bbc.com
19.05.2026
Gunmen kill 3 people at San Diego Islamic centre in suspected hate crime
'We are considering this a hate crime until it's not,' San Diego police chief says, adding that both shooters are dead.
World
aljazeera.com
18.05.2026
Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.
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bbc.com
18.05.2026
US says China to buy billions in agricultural goods after Trump-Xi talks
China will buy 'at least' $17bn worth of US agricultural goods annually, the White House says.
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aljazeera.com
18.05.2026
France listening to 10 ‘new’ suspected victims of Epstein: Prosecutor
French magistrates investigate possible offences involving French perpetrators who facilitated Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
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aljazeera.com
17.05.2026
Canadian FM: Is the US still a reliable ally?
Anita Anand discusses Donald Trump, NATO, Israel, China and Canada’s international role.
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aljazeera.com
17.05.2026
Taiwan not to give up ‘free way of life under pressure’: President
Lai says Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China, but will not forsake its dignity or democratic values.
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aljazeera.com
17.05.2026
In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’
Taiwan says it will maintain 'status quo' and deepen ties with the US after Trump meets with China's Xi Jinping.
World
aljazeera.com
16.05.2026
In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield’ Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say
Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted measures to make it easier for women to lodge harassment complaints, lawmakers and aides say the behavior is still rampant.
Politics
nytimes.com
16.05.2026
Tens of thousands march in London in far-right and pro-Palestine protests
British capital sees heightened security as right wing rally takes place at the same time as Nakba Day march.
World
aljazeera.com
16.05.2026
Rubio, Once a China Hawk, Strikes Softer Tone to Align With Trump
As a senator, Marco Rubio even hinted at the need for regime change in China. Now he talks about cooperation.
Politics
nytimes.com
16.05.2026
Russia’s Putin to visit China following Trump’s trip
Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to 'further strengthen the comprehensive partnership', the Kremlin says.
World
aljazeera.com
16.05.2026
Why Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?
Some of America’s most powerful C.E.O.s accompanied President Trump to Beijing during his summit with President Xi Jinping of China. Our reporter Ana Swanson explains what they were hoping to gain fro
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nytimes.com
16.05.2026
Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit.
World
aljazeera.com
15.05.2026
Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.05.2026
Trump says China to buy 200 Boeing planes, much lower than expected
Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
World
aljazeera.com
15.05.2026
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
World
bbc.com
15.05.2026
Trump departs China touting deals, but little clarity on Iran or Taiwan
Trump tells reporters he is still deciding fate of new Taiwan weapons package, says not "asking for any favors" on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
15.05.2026