The statement reiterated China’s stance that is open to talks, but also that Beijing is determined to fight if it must.

South Korea is holding an early presidential election on June 3 after conservative president Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted over his imposition of martial law. Mr Han had been appointed prime minister, the ...

Just four votes are thought to separate Reform and Labour in a seat which Sir Keir Starmer’s party held with a majority of almost 14,700 in 2024.