Reform candidates sweep to victory in Wigan

The uncomfortable truth behind Greater Manchester’s local election results

Greater Manchester’s town halls are becoming increasingly dominated by men — and some politicians fear abuse, intimidation and sexism are driving women out of public life. Women remain heavily underrepresented on Greater Manchester’s councils, with fewer female councillors elected in this year’s local elections Analysis by the Manchester Evening News revealed that men made up…

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Xi Jinping and Donald Trump visit Temple of Heaven during Beijing summit.

    Victor Davis Hanson says Trump holds ‘all the cards’ in China talks

    NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump holds “all the cards” in negotiations with Beijing, according to Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson. Hanson argued Friday that America’s energy dominance, economy and artificial intelligence growth allow Trump to negotiate from a position of strength. “All the data show that the…

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      Russia’s Putin to visit China following Trump’s trip | Politics News

      Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to ‘further strengthen the comprehensive partnership’, the Kremlin says. Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026 Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to China from May 19 to 20, the Kremlin has announced. Putin and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, plan to “further strengthen…

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      Cargo train

        China-Iran rail corridor grows as US naval blockade fails to reach overland

        Expert breaks down China’s influence on Iran, US foreign policy Dennis Citrinowicz, an analyst at the Institute for National Security Studies, explains China’s complex role in the Iran conflict and its strategic implications for America. He highlights that China, while not wanting Iranian nuclear weapons, benefits from US focus on Iran, potentially draining munitions needed…

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        President Trump: Had extremely positive and productive meetings today

          Trump-Xi talks could hinge on two tech flashpoints between U.S. and China

          U.S. President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could hinge on two key tech flashpoints — critical minerals and market access for American companies. The much-anticipated bilateral meeting between the two countries that were locked in a tariff standoff just a year ago began on Thursday, with warm words exchanged between the two…

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