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Professor Xueqin Jiang, dubbed the ‘Chinese Nostradamus’, predicts a potential US invasion of Iran as tensions escalate. His insights, shared through YouTube and Substack, suggest that a military action could occur as early as March 2027 with support from allies. Explore his forecasts further.

The weekend in our books starts at 6:00pm on a Friday. The weather this week has been wonderful and we’re in for a solid weekend as well. So get your skates on, or book your theatre tickets and get out and about. The SAD season is over and with it winter hibernation. Oh and if we have some tops tick to inspire you, so no excuses.

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Matheus Prestes, 30, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for exposing himself to lone women on the Bakerloo line. The incidents took place over four months last year, with Prestes pleading guilty to eight counts of exposure.

Thousands of foreign recruits, including Nathan Long from Croydon, are signing up to the Ukrainian Foreign Legion amid the ongoing conflict. After just four weeks of training, these civilians are becoming battle-ready soldiers. Nathan’s journey began with a determination to stop Vladimir Putin’s aggression.

Sky News has uncovered a timeline of photographs from Clinton Foundation trips featuring Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein.

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The Green Party of England and Wales achieved a significant victory in yesterday’s pivotal UK by-election, surpassing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The Labour Party suffered a notable defeat amid ongoing challenges within the political landscape of the European Union.

AI models are prepared to use nuclear weapons in 95% of wargames, as a study finds in the AI willing to ‘go nuclear’ in wargames.

Henan Kuangshan Crane Company has allocated £19 million in cash bonuses, distributing nearly 70% of its profits. Boss Cui Peijun set up 800 banquet tables for employees, allowing them to keep whatever cash they correctly counted. Discover more about this unique event.

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This morning, backlash continues over the felling of a historic oak tree by a Toby Carvery in north London. Experts have stated the tree showed no major health issues, prompting demands for an investigation and the protection of local trees.

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This morning, UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle is in Brussels to advocate for UK inclusion in the EU’s forthcoming “Made in Europe” strategy, amid fears of escalating trade tensions following failed defence loan negotiations.