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She had proposed to extend the wait for permanent settlement from the current five years to 10 with some lower-paid migrants facing a 15-year wait. The BBC understands the proposals are likely to be revised for most of…
Read moreDie weiteren Themen: Bei der Union läuft bereits das strategische Ringen um die Nachfolge von Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Friedrich Merz sucht nach einer geeigneten Kandidatin, während Markus Söder im Fall von Ilse Aigner…
Read moreAnd with Donald Trump reshaping relations between traditional allies, how far is Canada prepared to go in charting a new course? If you have a question or comment, don’t hesitate! Message us on our WhatsApp here or at…
Read moreAs he prepares to fly to the Caribbean next week, the prime minister said he was open to calls for an official apology on behalf of the state and offered formal talks to those affected, including individual countries and…
Read moreBut the discussion persists - and many think it is a real possibility. After Wednesday's Budget, that talk has only increased. As one former Labour minister puts it: "Why would you sprinkle round a few politically smart…
Read moreTwo officials confirmed to BBC the cancellation of the "family photo" scheduled for Friday, which usually include representatives from all nations attending. "Let me say this directly to the Russian Foreign Minister: We…
Read moreA campaigner for abolishing slavery, he spoke urgently about the horrors of the slave trade and the humanity of enslaved people. "He drinks the cup of sorrow," Clarkson said. "And he drinks it at our hands." During Black…
Read moreCarney has notably claimed concerns about encroachment on Canada’s sovereignty as a reason to walk away from trade talks with the Trump administration. “Today is about sovereignty,” Carney said. “We're building the…
Read morePolice said they had deployed to maintain security following warnings of threats to judges and staff, but had not entered the building. PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński took part in the protest and tried to force his way…
Read moreIn this episode of Silk and Steel: Chinese History, Carl Zha explores one of the most dramatic turning points in the Chu–Han Contention, following Liu Bang after his devastating defeat at Pengcheng. Liu Bang's army had…
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