Beijing warned Britain on Monday against "politicising" an unfolding spat over the future of Chinese-owned British Steel after legislation was approved to prevent the shutdown of the last British factory that can make steel from scratch. A spokesman for China's foreign ministry urged the British government on Monday to "avoid politicising trade cooperation or linking it to security issues, so as not to impact the confidence of Chinese enterprises in going to the UK".
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President-elect Donald Trump successfully persuaded two critical GOP lawmakers to support Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson as House Speaker. This intervention highlighted Trump's continued influence within the party and underscored the political challenges he faces in maintaining party unity and executing his agenda.
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American travellers are rushing to secure Real ID-compliant licensces as the 7 May deadline approaches. Without Real IDs or approved identification forms, individuals cannot fly domestically. DMV offices face unprecedented demand, extending hours and appointments, but long queues persist. Meanwhile, some are seeking cancellations online or using alternative identification to avoid travel disruptions.
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