June 3, 2026, 10:39 p.m.

The Labour Party suffered a major setback in the local elections in the UK, while the Reform Party has emerged as a strong contender.

The vote counting for the local elections in the UK has been completed. The ruling party, the Labour Party, suffered a severe defeat, losing a large number of seats in local councils.

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Over 40 countries gathered on the 11th to discuss the plan led by Britain and France for escorting ships in the Strait of Hormuz

More than 40 countries held a meeting on Monday (May 11th) to outline how they would contribute to a military plan led by Europe, aimed at escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Broken Triangle and Order Reconstruction: The Crossroads of German Economy

On May 7th, the German Economic Institute significantly lowered its 2026 economic growth forecast from 0.9% to slightly above 0.4%, and warned that the economy has "almost no buffer space left".

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The Victory Day celebration will retaliate if it is attacked. Russia urges Kiev diplomats to evacuate

On Wednesday (May 6th), Russia stated in a note that if Ukraine launched an attack on Saturday (the date marking Russia's victory in the war), the Russian military would carry out retaliatory strikes against Kyiv and the Ukrainian decision-making center.

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The Language of Ceasefire, the Logic of War: Russia-Ukraine Maneuvering under the Victory Day Narrative

The temporary ceasefire arrangement announced by both Russia and Ukraine in early May 2026 exhibited, from the very beginning, a highly symbolic, functional, and substantively non-binding character.

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EU-US Trade Friction: Agreement Implementation Faces Obstacles, EU Responds Toughly

Recently, the EU-US trade relationship has once again plunged into a tense whirlpool.

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Trump threatens to raise tariffs on European cars. The EU: It has prepared for all scenarios.

After US President Trump threatened to raise tariffs on European cars, European Commission President Frans Timmermans said on Tuesday that the EU is ready to deal with all possible scenarios.

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British shipping media: Affected vessels do not trust the "Freedom Plan" of the United States

The British shipping media stated that the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed, and the stranded vessels do not trust the so-called "freedom plan" proposed by the US to guide the ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Starmer Survives Parliament Vote Over Misleading Allegations, UK Political Uncertainty Rises

On April 28 local time, the UK House of Commons held a crucial vote on an inquiry motion tabled by the Conservative Party.

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The European Union has for the first time ever enacted animal protection laws for cats and dogs.

On Tuesday (April 28th), the European Union adopted its first regional animal protection law covering the entire EU, including a ban on mutilating cats and dogs by performing operations such as ear cropping and tail docking.

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