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UK unveils tougher sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme

The United Kingdom has published new legislation aimed at tightening sanctions on Iran, expanding restrictions on trade, finance and shipping over concerns about Tehran’s…

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JUST IN: Israel to close UK consulate in Jerusalem over West Bank settlement sanctions

Israel has announced plans to close the British consulate in Jerusalem as part of a series of retaliatory measures against the United Kingdom over…

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Britain, France, Canada ban trade with Israeli settlements in West Bank

Britain, France and Canada have moved to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, citing concerns that settlement expansion is threatening…

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Iran threatens ‘serious consequences’ if South Korea joins war in Hormuz

Iran has warned South Korea against deploying troops or participating in US-led operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying such involvement would have “serious…

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Trump threatens to block Canadian bombardier jets from US market

US President Donald Trump has threatened to stop Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling its jets in the United States unless the company moves…

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US eyes Venezuela’s gold, minerals after securing oil access

The United States government is seeking greater access to Venezuela’s vast mineral resources, including gold, as Washington expands its efforts to increase influence over…

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UK rejects Jamaica’s call for slavery reparations

The United Kingdom has rejected Jamaica’s demand for reparations over the transatlantic slave trade, saying it “will not make reparations” for slavery. The UK…

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Canada’s ‘dollar-for-dollar’ tariffs on US goods take effect

Canada has imposed fresh tariffs of between 15 and 50 per cent on about $20bn worth of US goods, escalating the ongoing trade war…