Trump Urges Europe to Stop Buying Russian Oil, Press China to Curb Support for Russia
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White House official says Trump told European leaders and Zelenskyy that EU fuel purchases are funding Putin's war and urged economic pressure on China
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London Underground set for five-day rolling strike by RMT, major disruption expected
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Services will be limited from Sunday and largely suspended Monday to Thursday as union protests over pay and working conditions; Elizabeth line and Overground likely to be much busier
Epping council to seek Supreme Court hearing in legal fight over hotel asylum housing
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Conservative-run Epping Forest District Council says it will appeal to the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal overturned a temporary injunction preventing asylum seekers being housed at The Bell Hotel
Russia restricts WhatsApp and Telegram calls as state-backed 'Max' messenger expands
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Roskomnadzor curbs voice services on two leading apps in mid‑August amid rollout of a Kremlin-linked 'super-app', deepening internet blackouts and disrupting daily life.
Man and woman arrested after south London assault victim dies
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A 67-year-old man died after being assaulted on Balham High Road on 24 August; two people held as police open murder inquiry
Anutin Charnvirakul Elected Thailand’s Prime Minister After Court Ouster of Paetongtarn Shinawatra
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Bhumjaithai leader wins 311-strong vote amid deals with the progressive opposition that include a pledge to dissolve parliament within four months.
UK "safe for now and next few years," says outgoing military chief
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Outgoing Chief of the Defence Staff cites nuclear deterrent, NATO and US alliance as reasons for optimism amid post‑Ukraine security shifts