Senior DUP figures said they will regain ground lost to Sinn Féin if UK calls a new election – and will keep Stormont shut to stain any President Biden visit.

GCHQ Director Jeremy Fleming will warn China is seeking to use digital currencies and satellite systems to tighten its domestic grip and spread influence abroad.

UK Trade Minister Conor Burns sacked over ‘serious misconduct’ claim. Liz Truss fired Burns over a complaint about his behavior at Tory party conference.

The events of this week show Macron has given up on some of those promises he made. Two of Macron’s top allies in government are now facing judicial investigations, but the president has made clear he won’t budge on his support for them.