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The last Russia-US nuclear treaty is about to expire. What happens next?
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Cricket-Australia get over the line in Sydney for 4-1 Ashes triumph
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UK's Met police failed to properly vet thousands of officers
Tech firms must block unsolicited nude images under new UK rules
Date: January 8, 2026
LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Technology companies in Britain will be required to block unsolicited sexual images under online safety rules taking effect on Thursday, as governments worldwide step up...
Britain's PM discusses position on Greenland with Trump over call
Date: January 7, 2026
Jan 7 (Reuters) - The British government said on Wednesday Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with United States President Donald Trump this evening and also set out his position on Greenland. Both...
Ecuador protests Spain's release of alleged gangster tied to 2024 TV station attack
Date: January 7, 2026
By Alexandra Valencia and Jesús Aguado QUITO/MADRID, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Ecuador's government on Wednesday protested a Spanish court's release of an alleged crime boss who Quito had been seeking to...
Russian strikes knock out power in southeastern Ukraine, energy ministry says
Date: January 7, 2026
Jan 7 (Reuters) - Russian strikes late on Wednesday triggered widespread power and water supply cuts in parts of southeastern Ukraine, regional officials and media said. Public broadcaster Suspilne...
Athletics-UK Athletics chief 'appalled' as sprinter Prescod joins Enhanced Games
Date: January 7, 2026
LONDON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Former British sprinter Reece Prescod has come out of retirement to take part in the controversial Enhanced Games, a decision the head of UK Athletics described on Wednesday...
Obituary: Mohammad Sinwar- the Hamas military chief who said striking Israel was 'easier than drinking water'
Date: January 7, 2026
By Nidal al-Mughrabi Jan 7 (Reuters) - Mohammad Sinwar, the elusive Hamas military chief in Gaza, had for months since the death of his brother, in 2024, been Israel's most wanted man. On December 29,...