Starmer’s Government is re-making the age-old mistakes in China diplomacy all over again. Those who frame the debate as a choice between whether or not to engage Beijing are proposing a false dichotomy. It is not about whether to talk or trade with China, but how? On whose terms, with what criteria, on what conditions and with what objectives?

Bubble tea is a kind of drink, generally sweet and peculiarly textured. It was invented in Taiwan in the late 20th century and has spread to the rest of the world. In Britain, bubble tea is also a strong social and economic indicator.

The FTSE 100 ( ^FTSE) and European stocks were mixed on Tuesday, after a panicked day in markets as tech investors digested the release of DeepSeek's R1 AI model, which has left industry watchers questioning lofty valuations of chip firms.

Pepperstone analyst Michael Brown commented: "The nub of the issue here seems to be that the firm has created a model which seems to be on a par with those created by the likes of OpenAI, for a considerably lower 'training cost'.

In the face of world perils, love him or loathe him, Donald Trump is absolutely right - Europe is in grave danger and it is crucial that Britain hikes defence spending without delay.

Scottish Government plans to hand £60 million to two Chinese wind farm companies have sparked fears about security and supply disruption.

The US President, a real estate mogul with a fondness for fast food, and the Prime Minister, a pescatarian former human rights barrister, are not natural bedfellows.

Shares for leading US chip firm Nvidia dropped by almost 17% on Monday after the emergence of DeepSeek stunned Silicon Valley.

European and US markets were in positive territory as investors continue to digest the potential impact of DeepSeek.

The new Chinese AI that rivals US big tech at a fraction of the cost has seen its popularity soar. However, despite its appeal to international users, the app appears to censor answers to sensitive questions about China and its government.

The FTSE 100 ( ^FTSE) and European stocks were mixed on Tuesday, after a panicked day in markets as tech investors digested the release of DeepSeek's R1 AI model, which has left industry watchers questioning lofty valuations of chip firms. Big Tech earnings, a key Fed meeting, and Trump's first full week in office: What to know this week

The FTSE 100 ( ^FTSE) and European stocks were in positive territory on Tuesday, while US indices lacked direction, after a panicked day in markets as tech investors digested the release of DeepSeek's R1 AI model, which has left industry watchers questioning lofty valuations of chip firms.