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Starmer invites Japan PM to UK after Tokyo talks

January 31, 2026 - 10:32am
Sir Keir and Sanae Takaichi discussed ways to strengthen ties between their two nations during the meeting, at the end of the UK prime minister's trip to East Asia.
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Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash

January 31, 2026 - 7:08am
The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.
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Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash

January 31, 2026 - 7:08am
The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.
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An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes it's at the door

January 30, 2026 - 7:01pm
India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.
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An ingredient for this curry is missing - and in eight minutes it's at the door

January 30, 2026 - 7:01pm
India's quick-commerce boom means groceries in minutes - but it can be dangerous for riders.
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Labour peer who had sanctions lifted by China says it's 'meagre return' for UK

January 30, 2026 - 2:12pm
She says raising the case of campaigner Jimmy Lai is more important than lifting sanctions against her.
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Labour peer who had sanctions lifted by China says it's 'meagre return' for UK

January 30, 2026 - 2:12pm
She says raising the case of campaigner Jimmy Lai is more important than lifting sanctions against her.
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This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave

January 30, 2026 - 2:02pm
Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.
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This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave

January 30, 2026 - 2:02pm
Residents say the sale of Licola - population, five - jeopardises its future.
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Panama voids Hong Kong-based firm's canal port contracts

January 30, 2026 - 8:16am
The move follows Donald Trump's previous claim the US was taking the crucial Panama canal "back" from China.
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At least 170 killed in air strikes during Myanmar's widely criticised election, UN says

January 30, 2026 - 8:12am
The UN said "credible sources" had counted more than 400 strikes in the same period.
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At least 170 killed in air strikes during Myanmar's widely criticised election, UN says

January 30, 2026 - 8:12am
The UN said "credible sources" had counted more than 400 strikes in the same period.
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Worried families in India urge return of crew on ship seized by Iran

January 30, 2026 - 5:22am
Iran seized the oil tanker with 18 crew members, including 16 Indians, in December alleging it had illegal diesel.
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Worried families in India urge return of crew on ship seized by Iran

January 30, 2026 - 5:22am
Iran seized the oil tanker with 18 crew members, including 16 Indians, in December alleging it had illegal diesel.
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Panama voids Hong Kong-based firm's canal port contracts

January 30, 2026 - 5:22am
The move follows Donald Trump's previous claim the US was taking the crucial Panama canal "back" from China.
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Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai

January 30, 2026 - 4:14am
The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.
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Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?

January 30, 2026 - 3:23am
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.
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What did UK and China get out of Starmer's reset visit?

January 30, 2026 - 3:23am
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.
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Indonesian couple caned 140 times for sex and alcohol offences

January 30, 2026 - 1:53am
Caning is a common but controversial punishment for violating Islamic law in Aceh province.
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Indonesian couple caned 140 times for sex and alcohol offences

January 30, 2026 - 1:53am
Caning is a common but controversial punishment for violating Islamic law in Aceh province.
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