CNN’s Paula Hancocks spoke to Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu about the US Health Secretary Alex Azar’s visit to Taiwan and the island’s concerns about China.
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France will increase its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday, calling on Turkey to halt oil and gas exploration in disputed waters that has heightened tensions with Greece. The French leader voiced concern over “unilateral” exploration by Turkey in a call with Greek Prime …
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Grades will be higher but there are questions about the fairness of estimated A-level results.
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As they await BTec results, students are confident about their careers despite Covid-19 disruption.
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Flooding, damage to buildings, travel disruption and power cuts are expected in several regions.
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The train driver, a conductor and a passenger were killed in the crash in Aberdeenshire on Wednesday.
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Deaths recorded in England had included people who tested positive months before they died.
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