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UK urged to align with Trump on China or lose favored status in Washington
As President Donald Trump reshapes American foreign policy around hard-nosed deals and national self-interest, a new report warns the UK must rethink its strategy to preserve its «special relationship» – or risk being sidelined in Washington.
Darren Spinck, a fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, cautions that there will be no «business as usual» under Trump and that the «special relationship» between the U.S. and UK can no longer be taken for granted. To remain a key ally, Spinck argues in a new report, Britain must embrace Trump’s «transactional» approach to foreign policy.
«Choosing not to retaliate» against Trump-era steel and aluminum tariffs may signal a «strategic patience that may facilitate bilateral negotiations,» the report states. It outlines steps that Prime Minister Keir Starmer could take to align with the Trump administration and pursue a U.S.-UK free trade deal, including deeper security cooperation and a tougher stance on China.
Trump recently imposed 10% across-the-board tariffs on foreign nations and paused harsher levies he earlier proposed on every nation except China.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, leads the Labour Party. (Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo)
Another path, the report suggests, could involve the UK seeking accession to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the North American trade bloc, as a way to deepen economic ties with the United States.
The report also urges the UK Labour Party leadership to «reduce commercial dependency on the PRC rather than deepening it,» warning that closer economic ties with Beijing could strain U.S.-UK relations under Trump.
Spinck contrasted the Trump administration’s focus on «bilateralism, economic nationalism, and Indo-Pacific security» with the Starmer government’s preference for «multilateral diplomacy, progressive trade policies, and European security commitments.»
«This policy gap threatens transatlantic cohesion, weakening their collective ability to act against common adversaries, particularly China,» he warned.
Divergent policies on China, NATO commitments and Indo-Pacific strategy could erode Five Eyes intelligence sharing, which is key to UK national security.
Spinck called on the British government to strike a deal with the U.S. that addresses the White House’s digital privacy concerns – particularly after the UK ordered Apple to grant security agencies access to encrypted cloud data – and to launch a mineral mining partnership to bolster critical supply chains.
Whereas the previous conservative UK government deemed China its «greatest state-based threat,» the current liberal leadership has «reversed the course of the previous three Conservative Party Governments and has sought to strengthen economic ties with Beijing,» according to Spink.
He said the UK had recently advanced Beijing’s access to Western capital markets and re-established bilateral frameworks on industrial, trade and energy policy with China.
«One must wonder why London appears eager to expand economic ties with China – a country widely criticized for its human rights record – while the UK’s development finance institution has been less inclined to support international infrastructure development or mining projects in other regions.»
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The UK’s growing relationship with China is a cause for concern for the U.S., according to the report. ( Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERS)
«As the Trump Administration seeks to further accelerate America’s decoupling from targeted CCP economic and technology sectors, the US feels that the Labour Government’s apparent rapprochement with Beijing, after years of cautious relations following the PRC’s 2020 breach of the Sino–British Joint Declaration, could unnecessarily complicate the «Special Relationship,» Spink wrote.
He said that critical issues «requiring transatlantic cooperation,» such as a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, are «at risk» if the U.S. and the UK are not aligned on China policy.
The UK must also set aside its disagreements over U.S. domestic policy, according to Spinck, due to the more urgent need for security cooperation.
«As the Labour Government works with President Trump’s Administration, it should realize its views on a wide range of policies, including immigration, climate policy, digital privacy and welfare benefits, are vastly different,» he wrote.
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He said such «fractures» like the UK government’s demand for backdoor access to Apple’s encrypted cloud storage «have begun to define the overall relationship between the two allies, impacting the potential for foreign policy alignment.»
«Overcoming these cultural differences requires a shift to a more transactional model of foreign policy cooperation. Britain needs to take an active role in re-setting this agenda, pushing questions of domestic ideology to the margins in favor of solid, mutually beneficial measures.»
The UK could also signal goodwill by taking a tougher diplomatic stance on Iran. Spinck urged London to help close the «transatlantic divide» on Iran policy, which he said has «disrupted attempts to forge a coherent approach to stopping Iran’s nuclear progress.»
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While the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and imposed sweeping sanctions, the UK remained a party and declined to trigger snapback sanctions – even amid reports that Iran had violated the agreement and was enriching uranium to near-weapons-grade levels.
Spink also urged the UK to join the U.S. in designating Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. Such moves, he argued, «would also be seen as a victory for the long-established Trump policy on Iran – one that would cost the UK nothing and would generate much goodwill in Washington, D.C.»
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Video captures horrific moment chairlift snaps at Russian resort, sends terrified tourists plummeting
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Harrowing footage has captured the terrifying moment a chairlift suddenly collapsed at a remote mountain resort in Russia, sending several people plunging into the deep waters of a lake while others tumbled violently to the rocky ground below.
The catastrophic incident left eight injured and another 13 clinging for their lives amid the rugged terrain of the Kabardino-Balkaria region in Nalchik, according to local reports.
Emergency responders said decades of wear and tear of the cables, which were originally installed in 1968, are believed to be «the preliminary cause of the accident,» Russian news agency TASS said.
Surveillance video shows riders screaming as the chairs snapped without warning. Some of the 21 victims who were on the chairlift crashed into trees, while another video captured a tourist falling to the ground.
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A chairlift crashed into a sidewalk after its cables suddenly snapped at a resort in Russia on Friday. (East2West)
Reports say four people plunged into the 22-foot-deep waters of Lake Trek. Those who were left dangling from the collapsed chairlifts were eventually evacuated by emergency crews, according to TASS.
Authorities reportedly launched a large-scale rescue operation to rush the wounded to nearby hospitals.
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A person sitting in a field after a chairlift collapsed at a Russian mountain resort on Friday. (East2West)
Russia’s health ministry said they detected a spinal cord injury in one of the victims, TASS reported.
«One patient is in serious condition in an intensive care unit,» a regional health ministry spokesperson said.
No fatalities were recorded from the incident.
Surveillance footage captured the moment a chairlift collapsed and sent several passengers plummeting into the lake in Russia on Friday. (East2West)
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Authorities reportedly opened a criminal investigation into the incident to determine whether any laws or regulations were violated that contributed to the horrific crash.
«During the investigation, all other versions will be considered,» emergency services said.
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Nómadas digitales revolucionan el mundo con 40 millones de trabajadores que transforman ciudades, pueblos y el turismo sostenible
En los últimos años, una figura ha comenzado a poblar cafeterías, playas y coworkings en distintos rincones del mundo: la del nómada digital. Equipados con una computadora portátil y una conexión estable a internet, estos profesionales decidieron no limitar su vida laboral a una sola ciudad, sino convertir el mundo entero en su oficina.
Detrás de la imagen de libertad y flexibilidad que suele asociarse a este estilo de vida, existe un fenómeno social mucho más profundo. La llegada de nómadas digitales a pequeñas localidades, grandes ciudades y destinos turísticos no solo modifica la forma en que se entiende el trabajo, sino que también despierta nuevas dinámicas en las comunidades que los reciben.
Hoy, con unos 40 millones de nómadas digitales circulando por el planeta, se multiplican las historias de colaboración, innovación y revitalización que florecen allá donde pisan. Lejos de limitarse a ser simples “turistas extendidos”, muchos de estos trabajadores remotos generan impactos duraderos en los lugares que eligen para vivir temporalmente, favoreciendo el crecimiento económico, la integración cultural y un modelo de turismo más sostenible.
El auge de los nómadas digitales llevó a países como Costa Rica y Grecia a desarrollar visados especiales y beneficios fiscales. El objetivo consiste en captar a estos profesionales y aprovechar su potencial económico y social. Estas medidas buscaron integrar a los trabajadores remotos con las comunidades anfitrionas, logrando un intercambio que va más allá del aumento tradicional de visitantes.
A pesar de preocupaciones sobre la presión en los precios de la vivienda o el riesgo de desconexión cultural, según The Conversation, la presencia de nómadas digitales genera huellas positivas y duraderas. El artículo identifica cinco maneras concretas en las que su paso contribuyó al desarrollo de los destinos elegidos.
El intercambio de conocimientos, especialmente en tecnología, marketing y diseño, representa uno de los aportes principales. En zonas rurales de Portugal, un profesional de marketing digital ayudó a artesanos locales a comercializar productos en línea y desarrolladores web colaboraron con restaurantes para mejorar su presencia digital. En Eslovenia, estudiantes del Gimnasio Jurij Vega trabajaron junto a mentores nómadas en proyectos de turismo sostenible, lo que impulsó la innovación educativa y empresarial.
A diferencia de las imágenes idealizadas que predominan en redes sociales, muchos nómadas digitales compartieron relatos genuinos sobre la vida y la cultura local. En Madeira, Portugal, difundieron historias sobre la plantación de árboles con residentes y el apoyo a artesanos, usando blogs y pódcast. Este enfoque aporta una visión profunda y matizada del destino, fomenta el respeto intercultural y promueve el turismo regenerativo.
La difusión de estrategias y aprendizajes adquiridos durante sus viajes permitió a los nómadas digitales abordar desafíos sociales, ambientales y económicos junto a las comunidades. En Oliete, España, la revitalización del cultivo del olivo se realizó gracias a plataformas digitales y financiación cooperativa. En Tursi, Italia, profesionales remotos asesoraron a emprendedores y contribuyeron a la creación de espacios de coworking, favoreciendo la reconstrucción de economías locales.
La mentalidad cosmopolita y el turismo regenerativo representan otro eje de transformación. Al participar activamente en proyectos comunitarios, los nómadas digitales establecieron relaciones equilibradas con los habitantes locales. En Ubud, Bali, su participación contribuyó a preservar el patrimonio cultural y natural, lo que alentó el crecimiento económico, la preservación cultural y el respeto mutuo, valores esenciales para un turismo sostenible.
La creación de redes globales amplió el alcance de las iniciativas locales. Los nómadas digitales conectaron a artesanos y agricultores con plataformas internacionales de comercio justo y facilitaron el acceso a oportunidades de financiamiento. En Lisboa, Portugal, se formalizaron alianzas que vinculan productos locales con clientes internacionales, lo que demuestra cómo estas conexiones extienden los beneficios del turismo más allá de la simple visita.
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Columbia student says Mamdani becoming mayor would be ‘scary’ for Jewish students in New York
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A Jewish student at Columbia University is speaking out against New York City Democratic Socialist and mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, telling Fox News Digital a Mamdani victory would be «scary» for Jewish students at Columbia and across the city.
TJ Katz, a sophomore at the Ivy League school, sat down with Fox to discuss how Mamdani leading New York City might impact Columbia and other universities, as the 33-year-old assemblyman and mayoral candidate leads the pack in the race.
«For my own beliefs and my own safety on campus, it’s scary,» Katz told Fox. «I think that as an individual serving as the mayor of New York, I don’t think he’ll, all of a sudden, turn this in a 180-degree direction where I’m going to be on the streets worried that my mayor is against me for who I am.»
A New York Times report discovered that NYC Mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani identified as Black on his application to the prestigious Columbia University in 2009. (Getty Images)
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«What I’m far more worried about is if he takes such a weak approach in condemning hate, that will then inspire others to go on and do terrible things,» Katz added.
Mamdani, a practicing Twelver Shia Muslim born in Kampala, Uganda, won an upset Democratic primary election in June, defeating former New York governor Andrew Cuomo among other candidates.
As the race stands today, Cuomo, now running as an independent, and sitting Mayor Eric Adams will face off with Mamdani in the November election.
New York City makes up the largest population of practicing Jews outside the nation of Israel. And Katz described Mamdani’s attitude toward the community as «definitely worrisome.»
Protest stickers were put on the doors at Butler Library at Columbia University’s campus on May 7, 2025, in New York City. Pro-Palestinian protesters held a demonstration inside the Butler Library on Columbia University’s campus, disrupting finals week. ( Indy Scholtens/Getty Images)
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«For him not to protect the Jewish population of New York, which makes up such a strong and vibrant element of the community here, it is upsetting and definitely worrisome,» Katz continued.
Jewish students across the country and young Jewish voters have also shifted toward the Republican Party as candidates like Mamdani are endorsed by longstanding Democrat Senators like Elizabeth Warren. When a Fox News reporter asked if socialist candidates like Mamdani were the future of the Democrat Party, Warren replied «you bet.»
In the 2024 election, President Donald Trump saw a drastic increase in Jewish voters swinging to the GOP.
President Donald Trump is joined by Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Vice President JD Vance during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on February 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Jabin Botsford /The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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The Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC) recently hosted a national convention in Washington DC, which saw the largest collection of young pro-Israel voters this year. Hundreds of Jewish students from across the county flocked to nonpartisan event, voicing concerns about campus safety for Jews as we head into the upcoming school year.
A senior advisor to the ICC spoke to Fox News Digital, saying that there is a clear shift toward pro-Israel, conservative beliefs as Trump mitigates a volatile war in the Middle East and negotiates deals with top universities to combat the rise of antisemitism.
The ICC advisor also said students are more active than ever when it comes to standing up for pro-Israel beliefs on campus.
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Katz agreed with the notion that pro-Israeli students are seemingly more outspoken on campus and said Jewish students take their beliefs into account when voting at the polls.
President Donald Trump is pushing back on pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, including Columbia University. (Getty Images)
«I think there’s no doubt from the most liberal young Jewish voter that exists all the way to the most conservative, that everyone sort of felt a little bit of this shift to the right,» Katz told Fox.
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«If one administration versus another is going to actually put the proof in the pudding and show that they’re going to come out, they’re going to make sure that Jewish students on campuses, Jewish people in every aspect of their life feel safe, then that’s undoubtedly where the Jewish voters are going to shift towards,» Katz added.
Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani but did not receive a response in time for publication.
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news. Story tips can be sent to Preston.Mizell@fox.com and on X @MizellPreston
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