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China Coast Guard officers were reported to have boarded a tourist boat near Taipei’s front-line islands in Beijing’s latest attempt to intimidate Taiwanese authorities. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

The European Conservatives and Reformists group was created following the 2009 European elections at the behest of Lord David Cameron. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

Dutch officials have said the accident occurred on a bridge that was “under construction”. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

Concerns that the election of President Mohamed Muizzu could cause the Maldives to embrace China seem overstated, as India continues to invest. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some European nations started spending more on defence amid fears the conflict would spill over. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

Mikhail Kasyanov, who served as Russian PM from 2000 to 2004, is a frequent critic of Vladimir Putin who now lives in exile in Latvia. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

Vladimir Putin and his Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu delivered a statement on Russian TV to address claims made by the US. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

Alexei Navalny, widely considered the most prominent figure of the Russian opposition, died on February 16. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

An attack on an Estonian minister’s car has been blamed on Russian Special Forces operating on NATO territory. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

Nikolai Patrushev has accused the West of deliberately trying to stir up trouble in countries that neighbour Russia. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.