The reason for the foundation of NATO — to counter a perceived or real threat from Russia — remains as relevant as ever. And one of those ever-present and unpredictable security challenges is Russia. Seventy years on, the USSR has long-since collapsed and the Cold War is over, yet the West’s relations with Moscow remain as tense and complex as ever. Sarah Raine, consulting senior fellow for geopolitics and strategy at the the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), told CNBC that R

The United States and China are likely to ink a “phase one” trade deal because the presidents of both countries have incentives to do so, a Yale University professor said Tuesday. “There’s a better than 50-50 chance we will get a ‘phase one, skinny’ deal, largely because both presidents, Trump and Xi, need this for domestic political reasons,” Stephen Roach, a senior lecturer at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” Clinching the trade agreement with B

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European stocks were higher Tuesday morning despite an escalation of global trade tensions during the previous session. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Brazil and Argentina on Monday — sparking further global trade tensions. In this context, basic resources stocks fell 0.8% in mid-morning deals – the sector is highly volatile to global trade and metal news. Chemicals and tech stocks were among the top-performing sectors. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is

Isabel Pavia | Moment | Getty ImagesDerived from the Swedish term “flygskam” where the movement originated, “flight shame” is having a notable effect on the way people think about traveling. Investment bank Citi has also warned that “flight shaming” could result in a slowdown in air travel as people look to reduce their carbon footprint. However, if time and money constraints mean you can’t quite afford to spend 15 days at sea like Thunberg, it might be worth considering some other ways you trav

LONDON — President Donald Trump touched down in the U.K. on Monday night ahead of a highly-anticipated NATO meeting, marking 70 years since the alliance’s creation. The gathering comes amid overt tensions between some leaders regarding spending pledges, how to tackle the challenges posed by Russia and China, and the relevance of NATO itself. The two-day meeting is taking place just outside of London, in Watford, with high-profile delegates then heading to Buckingham Palace in the evening where Q

The U.S. government on Monday said it may slap punitive duties of up to 100% on $2.4 billion in imports from France of Champagne, handbags, cheese and other products, after concluding that France’s new digital services tax would harm U.S. tech companies. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said the government was exploring whether to open similar investigations into the digital services taxes of Austria, Italy and Turkey. “The USTR is focused on countering the growing protectionism of EU

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un smiles as he guides missile testing at an unidentified location in North Korea, in this undated image provided by KCNA on August 7, 2019. North Korea on Tuesday said that the “year end limit” is nearing for the U.S. and that “it is entirely up to the U.S. what Christmas gift it will select to get,” the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported, citing Ri Thae Song, North Korean vice minister of foreign affairs in charge of U.S. affairs. KCNA did not clearly state

People run into a shopping mall after police fired tear gas in the Central district of Hong Kong on November 11, 2019. Hong Kong’s retail sales in October fell by their steepest on record, as ongoing anti-government protests that have gripped the Chinese-ruled city for nearly six months scared off tourists and hit spending. Retail operators, from prime shopping malls to family-run businesses, have been forced to close for multiple days over the past few months. Retail sales fell to HK$30.1 billi

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate decision is set to be out around 11:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Tuesday. The Nikkei 225 in Japan fell 1.28% in early trade, with shares of index heavyweight and robot maker Fanuc declining more than 1.4%. To exacerbate concerns on the trade front, Trump also said Monday he will restore tariffs on metal imports from Brazil and Argentina. The U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of its peers, was last at 97.856 after declining from high

ASUS’s factory-overclocked version is currently just £125, and that’s an insanely good deal. Cyber Monday has brought us one of the best 1080p gaming CPUs on the market right now, so snap one up while you can. Cyber Monday dealsWe’re collecting all the best deals from across the web for PC gaming, from the latest graphics cards to the most comfortable gaming chairs, and everything in-between. Stay tuned to PC Gamer all through Cyber Monday for up to the minute savings. Cyber Monday gaming laptop

Dell have discounted their range of gaming laptop Cyber Monday deals this week, including the powerhouse that is the Alienware M15. The M15 and the M17 gaming laptops will set you back a little more cash this Cyber Monday, but you’re getting a premium gaming experience from Alienware. Cyber Monday gaming laptop dealsDell G7 15.6-inch gaming laptop | $1,529 $949.99 at DellSave $580 on the 15.6-inch Dell G7 gaming laptop this Cyber Monday. View DealAlienware M15 15-inch gaming laptop | $2,149 $1,3

So, when we see the Asus Chromebook Flip be the star of a Cyber Monday deal as good as this, we simply can’t help but be excited. Scroll down to find the best Asus Chromebook Flip deals in your neighborhood. Right now at Amazon, you can get the Asus Chromebook Flip for just $469, equipped with an Intel Core M3 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 64GB eMMC drive. Asus Chromebook Flip: $569 $469 at AmazonThe Asus Chromebook Flip is hands down one of the best Chromebooks on the market, as it doesn’t compro

With Cyber Monday now officially underway, the deals are already flowing online, with some great PS4 Pro bundles already out in the wild. Those games are one of this year’s biggest shooters in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the phenomenal open-world of Red Dead Redemption 2, and the modern classic GTA V. It’s not just any old edition of GTA V either, it’s the Premium Edition that comes with the Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack, which gives you a rather handy leg-up on GTA Online. Now, there are p

As we wave goodbye to Black Friday, we say hello to another round of Cyber Monday game deals, and there are still plenty of bargains to be had. Given the rarity of Nintendo price reductions, and that you’d normally pay £280-300 for the Switch console on its own, this bundle represents great value. You can choose which Nintendo Labo kit you want to add in for free, with options for building robots, vehicles, or a variety of toys and games, and with a regular price tag of £60-70 this is a massive

Amazon tends to bring its best every Cyber Monday, and this year it’s bringing some screaming offers. Like its Cyber Monday deal on the Altec Lansing IMW257 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker. Its six-hour battery is also pretty handy so you can carry the speaker around without breaking your back. Head on over to Amazon before it expires – this is an Amazon Cyber Monday deal after all. Altec Lansing IMW257 Bluetooth Speaker: $29.99 $11.99 at AmazonAmazon’s Cyber Monday deal on these speakers is music to

You can pick up a 32GB kit of Crucial DDR4 RAM for laptops, clocked at 2,666MHz, which is pretty standard for laptop RAM, for just $93 – that’s a lot of RAM for not a lot of cash. Crucial DDR4 SODIMM | 32GB: $133 $93 at AmazonIf you need some extra RAM in your laptop, this Cyber Monday RAM deal shouldn’t be missed. Right now at Amazon you can get 32GB of DDR4 RAM for just $93 – that’s a deal you simply shouldn’t miss. View DealFor most people, 32GB of RAM is way more than they’ll ever need. If y

We’re into the final stretch of the Cyber Monday deals today and these red hot Kindle deals are some of the best offers of the day. US Cyber Monday Kindle dealsKindle (2019): $89.99 $59.99 at AmazonThe cheapest Kindle is now almost as good as the Paperwhite and it’s a lot cheaper. The addition of a lit screen to the cheapest Kindle ereader makes this a serious contender vs the more expensive (but waterproof) Paperwhite. A waterproof Kindle is ideal for reading poolside, in the bath or for protec

Wondering when The Mandalorian episode 5 releases on Disney Plus? New episodes of the show drop every Friday on Disney Plus, with two exceptions: the first episode launched on a Tuesday when the Disney Plus streaming service was released, and the seventh episode will launch on a different day too. When is the next episode of The Mandalorian on Disney Plus? The next episode of The Mandalorian, episode 5, releases on Disney Plus on December 6, next Friday. As explained above, the season one finale

The world’s most popular online streamer has been widely mocked for suggesting that playing Fortnite is harder than competing in top-level American football. The eSports star then defended his opinion by claiming video games like Fortnite contain far more nuances and complexities than traditional sports. ‘Fortnite Live’ in Norwich Show all 6 left Created with Sketch. ‘Fortnite Live’ in Norwich 1/6 An inflatable loot llama at ‘Fortnite Live’ Justine Petersen / SWNS 2/6 Archery at ‘Fortnite Live’