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French bond yields hit 24-year high after unrest

French bond yields have topped 5 percent, their highest level since 2002, after widespread protests and violence over the weekend. It's a sign that investors are losing confidence in France's finances, as the government grapples with budget and debt problems. Also in the show: chipmaker Nvidia says it's invested $10 billion in European tech firms to boost the "AI economy", and the UK approves a controversial natural gas field as PM Andy Burnham faces pressure over energy costs.

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UK PM Burnham warns French voters of Russian political influence on back of Brexit vote

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Sunday warned French and German voters of potential for Russian influence in upcoming elections, on the back of "clear" interference in Britain's referendum on European Union membership in 2016. Russia has previously denied meddling in the Brexit vote, while former British leader Boris Johnson 2020 also said there was no evidence of interference. Burnham made the comments in an interview with The Rest is Politics podcast, released on Sunday.

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Burnham and Merz sign a security cooperation agreement amidst the Russian threat

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens the door to Germany to join the GCAP programme for the construction of a sixth-generation combat aircraft in collaboration with Italy and Japan. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomes the ratification of the Kensington Treaty, while the British leader realizes his commitment to "bringing the United Kingdom closer to Europe."

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British Prime Minister visits Berlin to discuss security

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Berlin to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with Ukraine and European security at the heart of the discussions. The two leaders must also talk about economic cooperation and investment, while London and Berlin are considering the creation of a direct rail link between London and Berlin.

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US withdraws all bombers from UK base at centre of suspected terror attack

The United States has removed its B-1 bombers from a British air base one week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a ‌suspected plot that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said was likely backed by Iran. The planes had been ⁠stationed at RAF Fairford, which had recently been used for US strikes on Iran.