Today Xi Jinping became the first leader since Mao to be elected as party chief for a third term. In his decade at the helm, he has centralized power in his own hands, ruthlessly eliminated rivals, promoted a cult of personality, silenced criticism and enshrined his ideology – Xi Jinping’s Thoughts on Socialism with Chinese …
Johnson a “guaranteed disaster,” says former ERG president Ridge then asks Baker about Boris Johnson. Baker replies: “There’s a lot of love for Boris Johnson and I respect that. This is not the time for Boris’s style. I’m afraid the problem is the privilege vote, Boris would be a guaranteed disaster. “There will be a …
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across much of the UK as heavy rain brings the risk of possible flooding. A yellow weather warning, covering much of England and parts of Wales, is in place until 5am on Monday. Forecasters warn the wet weather could lead to flooding, leaving businesses and homes at risk of damage. …
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China’s former president Hu Jintao has been unexpectedly escorted out of the ruling Communist Party’s closing ceremony. The 79-year-old, who was seated to the left of President Xi Jinping, was led off the stage of the main auditorium of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing by two administrators. Mr. Hu, the predecessor of …
The former president of China, Hu Jintao, unexpectedly expelled from the party congress Read More »
Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson hold talks as ex-chancellor leads PM race BBC Boris Johnson returns to UK as rival Rishi Sunak reaches 100 public backers | Conservative leadership race The Telegraph Sunak and Johnson hold talks amid Tory leadership battle Al Jazeera English Review: Rishi Sunak’s Second Chance – by Andrew Whitehead NDTV Rishi …
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The US Grand Prix is live on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sport website Carlos Sainz took pole position for the United States Grand Prix, beating Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Sainz beat Leclerc by 0.065s and Verstappen by 0.092s, but the world champion will be second on the …
Carlos Sainz on pole for the US Grand Prix, ahead of Max Verstappen Read More »
Casemiro had been the man of the match in a game that seemed to have been taken away from his Manchester United team. A smooth and commanding presence at the back of midfield, he provided the platform for the visitors to dominate the first half. And when Chelsea rocked them with a late Jorginho penalty …
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner launched a scathing attack on criticism from competitors after the FIA announced his team had breached Formula 1’s budget cap. Addressing a letter written last week by the McLaren director Zak Brown, in which he described any breach of the limit as a “hoax”, Horner said allegations against the …
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As his proud father Alfie watched on, Erling Haaland ended up as Manchester City’s hero again. His brace clinched victory against Brighton and before the clocks wind up, he has an astonishing 17 Premier League goals. The Norwegian’s tally is 22 in all competitions. The last sack consisted of a goal from the first route …
Manchester City sinks Brighton thanks to Haaland’s double and De Bruyne’s stunner Read More »
During the 2019 Conservative leadership contest, Robert Jenrick joined forces with Oliver Dowden and Rishi Sunak to write an opinion piece for The Times headlined: “The Tories are in deep danger”. Only Boris Johnson can save us. Just over three years later, Mr Jenrick has joined Mr Dowden in backing Mr Sunak – rather than …