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Rebel militia are destabilising the governments in the Baltic States, allegedly funded and armed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was elected to his fourth term in office with a 90% majority in 2018. The elected leaders in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, all members of the EU and Nato, are pleading for help.
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The Chinese government is still reeling from a protectionist trade war with the Trump administration that slapped huge tariffs on Chinese products in an effort to repatriate American jobs?
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Next year is tipped to be the year when China will begin their fight back with mass production of self-driving cars.
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Discussions are under way on what to do with the Folly of the unfinished Great Wall, partially built by Trump, and intended not just as an engineering feat but a permanent monument to his presidency?
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The UK continues to tumble out of the EU without any proper agreements into a frightening world of tariffs and trade barriers.
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Spain is demanding very hefty payments towards the health costs of the 70,000 retired Brits who have settled under that nation’s sunny skies.
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The Americas Trade Deal that is designed to unite the US with Canada and Mexico could have a clause added that allows the UK to join the club. The TUC are warning of a race to the bottom with workers’ jobs
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Labour enjoys an 8 point lead in the polls as we move towards the 2022 general election. Voters say they don’t care if Labour spokespersons occasionally put their foot in it - it’s time for a change and Labour are that change.
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Following on from India’s moon landing last year, the first British space flight is due from Prestwick Spaceport by Christmas. Richard Branson has invited Sir Alex Salmond and former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to be part of the first space mission.
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In Scotland, Hibs have won their fourth Premier title in a row. The flag was unfurled at Easter Road by Scotland’s New First Minister Kezia Dugdale (OK - that one is a bit far fetched)
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A recent study has revealed slow broadband speeds in many areas of the UK. An SNP spokesperson commented ‘especially parts of Scotland’ (meaning ‘in rural areas’ generally)
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As the US heads towards the postponed presidential election following President Trump’s allegations of potential electoral fraud last year, the country is uniting behind the familiar slogan of Democrat candidate Obama - ‘Yes she can!’