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    China's air force has technology that rivals the US's and it could be pivotal in any conflict over Taiwan
     21 January 2026
    Certain capabilities of China's air force now seriously challenge those of the US and other Western countries, with experts saying that it could tip the balance of any war over Taiwan in Beijing's favour.
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    California Governor Gavin Newsom warns US allies against 'rolling over' to Trump amid Greenland crisis
    21 Jan: As European leaders struggle to come up with ways to ease the US president's ambition for a take over of Greenland, a prominent Democrat is accusing them of "rolling over".... more
    UK backs plan for China's new embassy in London at Royal Mint Court, despite spy fears
    21 Jan: The new embassy will sit in the city's Royal Mint Court alongside London's famous financial hub, despite experts and human rights groups raising concerns about foreign interference.... more
    Why could Donald Trump's Board of Peace be a threat to the United Nations?
    21 Jan: Donald Trump appears to be trying to build his own international peacekeeping body, which he calls the "Board of Peace". Here's why experts think it might attempt to rival the UN.... more
    Brooklyn Beckham has cut ties with his famous parents. What can we learn from it?
    20 Jan: Celebrity family rifts are not new. Experts weigh in on how they can spark negative feelings about our own family dynamics.... more
    China's population declines for a fourth straight year amid record low birthrates
    20 Jan: National data shows that in 2025, China's population shrank by 3.39 million people, as experts warn the trend is likely to continue.... more
    UN representative says Iran's death toll is rising and there could be investigations into 'crimes against humanity'
    20 Jan: An independent fact-finding mission should investigate potential crimes against humanity committed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, according a UN-appointed representative.... more
    Morocco accepts Trump's invite to 'peace' board as Putin yet to decide
    20 Jan: Morocco's King Mohammed VI is the latest leader to accept an invitation to join US President Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace", as Russian President Vladimir Putin weighs up his invitation.... more
    In Iran, Elon Musk's Starlink helped citizens get messages beyond the 'digital prison'
    20 Jan: In Iran, Starlink has provided a line to the outside world, but now there are fears about such vital technology being in the hands of one company.... more
    China ramps up crackdown on Christians amid global political pressures
    20 Jan: Dozens of church leaders and members have been arrested in China in recent months, which advocates say is indicative of intensifying persecution.... more

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