Strongest waves are predicted to hit Fukushima, site of the 2011 disaster

Mullen raises questions over temperament of retired general for security adviser role

Near 20 per cent rise boosts Brexiters but two-thirds of trade still goes to bloc

Forthcoming election spurs debate over reliance on bilateral defence pact with US

Brussels proposals will raise costs for foreign lenders and potentially hurt London

Well-targeted US policies could lift economy and ease central bank’s burden

National security team favours waterboarding, mass surveillance and indefinite detention

Frontrunner for rightwing presidential nomination draws on four decades of experience

Central bank releases figures amid growing controversy over the impact of surprise demonetisation

Anger over social inequality simmers in a country long viewed as well managed

Former prime minister eclipses rivals in France’s centre-right primary election

CSU’s response highlights challenge German leader faces within her ruling bloc

Europe’s most senior judge outlines potentially pivotal role in UK’s departure

May offers fresh tax cuts and investment but calls for a fairer country

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Philippine president makes unilateral announcement over waters of Scarborough Shoal

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