Labour is cosying up to China after years of rollercoaster relations6 hours agoAnkur ShahEditor, BBC Global China UnitBBCThe sprawling city of Chongqing in southwestern China is an incredible sight....

The UK is facing escalating threats as the world plunges into a new era of "greater instability", prompting Prime Minister Keir Starmer to launch a fresh defence review in preparation for potential...

Putin leads Victory Day celebration in Moscow under tight security 2 days agoJessica Rawnsley & Paul KirbyBBC NewsJoel GunterIn KyivVladimir Putin has led Russia's Victory Day commemorations with...

Sir K​eir Starmer has called for "dialogue, de-escalation and the protection of civilians" after Pakistan declared India​'s air strikes an act of war. "Rising tensions between India and Pakistan...

Steve Bannon, ex-White House Chief Strategist, believes that Trump could secure a third term in office. Hinting at his future plans, Trump's company has started selling red hats with "Trump 2028"...

While Ukraine and Gaza have dominated headlines over the last few years, the chances of an even greater war grow in Asia. China has not relinquished its designs over the nearby island democracy of...

On the eve of the May 1 elections – during which Reform UK is expected to clean up in the Runcorn by-election, as well as win council seats and a couple of mayoralties – Nigel Farage should be...

Amongst great fanfare and waving of flags the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (HMSPoW) sailed from Portsmouth this week, bound for an epic eight-month deployment which will take...

Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea49 minutes agoEwan SomervilleBBC NewsCCTVThe Chinese coastguard has seized a tiny sandbank in the South China Sea, state media has reported, in an...