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British PM Sunak and Japanese PM Kishida sign major defence deal

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British PM Rishi Sunak and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida sign a major defence deal that will allow UK troops to be deployed in Japan. The agreement is the latest sign of London's growing interest in the Asia-Pacific region, and Tokyo's efforts to strengthen its alliances to face the challenges posed by China. IMAGES

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