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William and Harry could stand side-by-side at the Queen’s funeral

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William and Harry could stand side-by-side at the Queen’s funeral, as commemorations continue for the monarch

William has officially carried out his first duty as the Prince of Wales, picking up the phone to speak with the country’s First Minister, Mark Drakeford.

Promising to serve with both “humility and respect”, William takes on the duty his father, Charles held for decades.

King Charles III gave his son and wife, Katherine their new titles of the Prince and Princess of Wales on Friday. It followed the passing of Elizabeth and shift in the line to the throne.

William and Kate will spend the next part of their lives focussed on deepening ties with Wales. They have vowed to support the aspirations of Welsh people wherever they can.

In his phone call with Drakeford, William insisted he and his Princess will indeed be travelling to the country “very soon”.

United by grief

It comes just hours after William publicly appeared with his brother, Harry and wife, Meghan.

United by grief, the brothers put aside their differences. They inspected flowers and greeted well-wishers outside Windsor Castle.

It’s an all-too familiar path for the royals, who lost their mother, Diana 25 years ago.

Meanwhile, in a touching tribute to his “grannie”, William took to Instagram to give his own personal tribute to the late Queen.

In the post, he says “the world has lost an extraordinary leader”.

“So much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her historic reign. I, however, have lost a grandmother. And while I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful to have the benefit of The Queen’s wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade”, William said.

In a further sign of letting bygones be bygones, reports also suggest William and Harry could walk in to the Queen’s funeral service side-by-side. Plans are set to be finalised over the coming days.

This is certainly a stark difference indeed from the memorial of their grandfather, Philip just 17 months ago. While the two gentlemen did walk close by at this service, they were separated by by their cousin, Peter Phillips.

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

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The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.


Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade

Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.


Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.

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