![Fewer cousins marrying in Bradford's Pakistani community](/i/c/2dcc75a6-dc3b-115d-102a-e6846becc844.webp)
Fewer cousins marrying in Bradford's Pakistani community
Cousin marriage has dropped among the city's Pakistani community - with a few possible reasons.
2023-11-18 08:45
![Beijing touts 'historic' Xi-Biden meeting](/i/c/37bd8223-5b4a-da63-18d2-19908ee934db.webp)
Beijing touts 'historic' Xi-Biden meeting
Chinese state media describes it as a "new starting point" for improving bilateral ties.
2023-11-17 15:19
![Four things we learned from the Biden-Xi meeting](/i/c/7cbf4c8f-5fc2-1213-82a0-322854372273.webp)
Four things we learned from the Biden-Xi meeting
The rival presidents found common ground on climate change, military communications and fentanyl.
2023-11-16 11:59
![US and China agree to resume military communications after summit](/i/c/5861ff3a-c292-3fda-797f-65f0a141d4ee.webp)
US and China agree to resume military communications after summit
The two leaders also agree to take steps to tackle the flow of fentanyl into the US.
2023-11-16 10:47
![US evangelicals drive Republican support for Israel](/i/c/c81a9820-d711-269b-2aca-aef0fe2b1c2a.webp)
US evangelicals drive Republican support for Israel
Evangelical conservatives showed their deep connections with Israel at a march in Washington DC.
2023-11-15 11:28
![US airstrikes target more Iran-backed bases in Syria](/i/c/10f4502c-8f15-1f32-1f71-d19cac97e49f.webp)
US airstrikes target more Iran-backed bases in Syria
The Pentagon says these "self-defence strikes" are in response to attacks on its bases.
2023-11-14 00:45
![Jack Lew confirmed as new US Ambassador to Israel](/i/c/57c1bfdb-c81d-566c-ee46-73603101be47.webp)
Jack Lew confirmed as new US Ambassador to Israel
Mr Lew, 68, is a career politician from a Jewish family who has served under multiple presidents.
2023-11-01 04:46
![Tensions between Trump and RNC spill over into public view](/i/c/bd30aee2-aba1-a027-0b2b-f476dac47007.webp)
Tensions between Trump and RNC spill over into public view
Former President Donald Trump's decision to skip next month's third GOP presidential primary debate and instead hold a rivaling rally just up the road highlights how complicated -- and at times thorny -- the relationship between the Republican National Committee and the front-runner's team has become.
2023-10-24 09:22
![Israel Gaza: Biden's visit is a high-stakes gamble](/i/c/cf3f1249-eec1-b35d-ebbf-90fadbb152a7.webp)
Israel Gaza: Biden's visit is a high-stakes gamble
The US president's trip was always going to be a diplomatic risk. Now the situation is even more volatile.
2023-10-18 09:15
![China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere](/i/c/75ba2014-b748-c077-2984-64c6fccd12e8.webp)
China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere
A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant.
2023-10-14 07:18
![US moves battleships closer to Israel after Hamas attack](/i/c/b0bf0225-525b-0ce8-5f4d-2472566b6731.webp)
US moves battleships closer to Israel after Hamas attack
President Biden condemns the "unprecedented and appalling assault" as US sends military aid.
2023-10-09 04:55
![Travis King: North Korea to deport US soldier who crossed border](/i/c/580acbb5-6789-6153-28a0-73bef93e6131.webp)
Travis King: North Korea to deport US soldier who crossed border
The 23-year-old ran across the border from South Korea during a tour of the area in July.
2023-09-27 19:45