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And that is why Europeans are braced for fresh pressure from the US to adopt a tougher approach to China.

This week, there was a feeling of deja vu at City Hall as political leaders braced for another round against President-elect Donald Trump.

Power cuts, large waves and travel disruption are expected in Cumbria as parts of the UK are braced for Storm Ashley.

As Florida braced for Milton's arrival, the state undertook its largest evacuation effort in years, hoping to remove as many people as possible from projected areas of danger.

Parts of the UK are braced for further flooding as more rain is set to sweep across the country on Monday.