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The Latest: Trump triumphant over new tariffs regime, but concerns abound
Read full article: The Latest: Trump triumphant over new tariffs regime, but concerns aboundThe White House is portraying Friday's launch of President Donald Trump's new tariffs regime as a testament to his negotiating skills, despite concerns that the taxes will stunt the economy and increase inflation in ways that disproportionately harm working-class Americans.
Malta says it will recognize the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly Britain
Read full article: Malta says it will recognize the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly BritainCanada and Malta announced Wednesday they will formally recognize the state of Palestine in September, joining France and the United Kingdom in stepping up pressure to end the nearly 80-year Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
What Starmer's plan for the UK to recognize a Palestinian state means
Read full article: What Starmer's plan for the UK to recognize a Palestinian state meansBritain has announced it will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza, stops building settlements in the West Bank, and commits to a two-state solution.
UN conference backs two-state solution, calls on Israel to commit to a Palestinian state
Read full article: UN conference backs two-state solution, calls on Israel to commit to a Palestinian stateA high-level U.N. conference gave “unwavering support” to a two-state solution and called on Israel to commit to a Palestinian state.
Starmer says UK will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees ceasefire, ends Gaza suffering
Read full article: Starmer says UK will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees ceasefire, ends Gaza sufferingBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will recognize a Palestinian state in September, unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza and takes steps to long-term peace.
The Latest: Trump’s EPA moves to repeal finding that underpins US climate regulation
Read full article: The Latest: Trump’s EPA moves to repeal finding that underpins US climate regulationPresident Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
Trump caps his Scottish visit by opening a new golf course and promoting his family brand
Read full article: Trump caps his Scottish visit by opening a new golf course and promoting his family brandU.S. President Donald Trump has opened a new golf course in Scotland, the land of his mother's birth.
Federal Reserve likely to stand pat on rates this week, deepening the gulf between Powell and Trump
Read full article: Federal Reserve likely to stand pat on rates this week, deepening the gulf between Powell and TrumpThe Federal Reserve is expected to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday for the fifth straight meeting, a move that will likely underscore the deep divide between how Chair Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump see the economy.
Trump says he ended friendship with Epstein because he 'stole people that worked for me'
Read full article: Trump says he ended friendship with Epstein because he 'stole people that worked for me'President Donald Trump says his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein ended after Epstein hired people who had worked for Trump.
Trump says he wants Netanyahu to 'make sure they get the food' in Gaza amid humanitarian crisis
Read full article: Trump says he wants Netanyahu to 'make sure they get the food' in Gaza amid humanitarian crisisPresident Donald Trump has expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging Israel to ensure food reaches the people there.
Trump says he's shortening the 50-day deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine
Read full article: Trump says he's shortening the 50-day deadline for Russia to end the war in UkraineU.S. President Donald Trump says he intends to shorten the 50-day deadline he gave Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a deal that ends the three-year war in Ukraine.
The Latest: Trump meets Starmer and disagrees with Netanyahu's claim of no starvation in Gaza
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meets Starmer and disagrees with Netanyahu's claim of no starvation in GazaIsraeli strikes killed at least 36 Palestinians before U.S. President Donald Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Lionesses' triumph: England head coach wants more investment in women's soccer to mark Euro 2025 win
Read full article: Lionesses' triumph: England head coach wants more investment in women's soccer to mark Euro 2025 winEngland head coach Sarina Wiegman has called for greater investment in women’s soccer as her side celebrated Euro 2025 success at a “very, very special” reception at 10 Downing Street.
US-EU deal sets a 15% tariff on most goods and averts the threat of a trade war with a global shock
Read full article: US-EU deal sets a 15% tariff on most goods and averts the threat of a trade war with a global shockThe United States and the European Union have agreed to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods.
Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to the streets and decry his visit
Read full article: Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to the streets and decry his visitPresident Donald Trump has played golf at his course on Scotland’s coast while protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit and accuse United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the American.
How France's recognition of the state of Palestine could shift Middle East dynamics
Read full article: How France's recognition of the state of Palestine could shift Middle East dynamicsFrance has announced it will recognize the state of Palestine, a move that could shift discussions about the Middle East's future.
UK, French and German leaders press Israel over Gaza aid after Macron backs a Palestinian state
Read full article: UK, French and German leaders press Israel over Gaza aid after Macron backs a Palestinian stateThe leaders of Britain, France, and Germany have demanded Israel allow unrestricted aid into Gaza to end a “humanitarian catastrophe."
The Latest: Justice Department completes interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s accomplice
Read full article: The Latest: Justice Department completes interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s accompliceGhislaine Maxwell’s attorney says the imprisoned ex-girlfriend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has finished answering questions with U.S. Justice Department officials.
Doctors in England start a 5-day strike over pay. The government says it will hurt patients
Read full article: Doctors in England start a 5-day strike over pay. The government says it will hurt patientsThousands of doctors in England's state-funded health system have walked off the job in a five-day strike over pay.
Labour ex-leader Jeremy Corbyn says he's starting a new left-wing UK party
Read full article: Labour ex-leader Jeremy Corbyn says he's starting a new left-wing UK partyLabour Party ex-leader Jeremy Corbyn says he's forming a new left-leaning U.K. political party to take on his former colleagues at the ballot box.
Leaders Starmer and Modi hail long-sought India-UK trade deal as historic
Read full article: Leaders Starmer and Modi hail long-sought India-UK trade deal as historicThe prime ministers of Britain and India have sealed a major trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on products like Scotch whisky and Indian spices.
Trump's trip to Scotland highlights his complex relationship with his mother's homeland
Read full article: Trump's trip to Scotland highlights his complex relationship with his mother's homelandU.S. President Donald Trump is visiting Scotland this week, returning to the country where his mother was born and raised.
UK prosecutors say rocks and eggs thrown at police during asylum hotel protests
Read full article: UK prosecutors say rocks and eggs thrown at police during asylum hotel protestsPolice on the outskirts of London were pelted with rocks and eggs last week as they tried to protect a hotel housing asylum seekers, prosecutors said Monday as a man arrested in connection with the violence appeared in court.
Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golf
Read full article: Trump's pace of early travel largely mirrors Biden's, but with more sports events and golfMoving at the “speed of Trump” is one of the White House’s favorite phrases, but when it comes to presidential travel, Donald Trump’s pace is about the same as that of his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden.
UK signs treaty on defense, trade and migration with Germany as Europe bolsters security
Read full article: UK signs treaty on defense, trade and migration with Germany as Europe bolsters securityU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed a treaty that pledges to tighten defense ties.
How an email error sparked a secret scramble to bring thousands of Afghans to Britain
Read full article: How an email error sparked a secret scramble to bring thousands of Afghans to BritainThe current and previous British governments are facing criticism over a secret program that resettled thousands of Afghans in the U.K. after the Taliban's return to power in 2021.
The Latest: Trump promotes tech and energy investments in Pennsylvania
Read full article: The Latest: Trump promotes tech and energy investments in PennsylvaniaPresident Donald Trump and Sen. David McCormick of Pennsylvania have jointly announced tens of billions of dollars of energy and technology investments in the state of Pennsylvania.
BBC Gaza documentary narrated by Hamas official's son breached editorial guidelines, review says
Read full article: BBC Gaza documentary narrated by Hamas official's son breached editorial guidelines, review saysBritain's media regulator says it will investigate a BBC documentary about children in Gaza after a report found that it was narrated by the son of a Hamas official and therefore breached editorial guidelines on accuracy.
Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK in September
Read full article: Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK in SeptemberU.S. President Donald Trump will make an unprecedented second state visit to the U.K. between Sept. 17 and 19 when he will be hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.
Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
Read full article: Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will keep working toward a new trade framework with the United States despite U.S. President Donald Trump saying he'll raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%.
European allies step up plans for future Ukraine stabilization force, with US attending meeting
Read full article: European allies step up plans for future Ukraine stabilization force, with US attending meetingCountries prepared to provide troops for a future stabilization force in Ukraine have agreed to set up a headquarters in Paris to facilitate a rapid deployment after the war ends.
European leaders announce new equity fund for Ukraine and urge investment even as war accelerates
Read full article: European leaders announce new equity fund for Ukraine and urge investment even as war acceleratesEuropean leaders are urging private business and equity funds to not be afraid to invest in rebuilding Ukraine now even as Russia accelerates its war.
UK and France agree to send some migrants arriving in Britain by boat back to France
Read full article: UK and France agree to send some migrants arriving in Britain by boat back to FranceBritain and France have agreed to a pilot plan that will send some migrants who cross the English Channel on small boats back to France as the U.K. government struggles to tamp down criticism that it has lost control of the country’s borders.
King Charles III leads the UK in marking 20 years since the deadly 7/7 London bombings
Read full article: King Charles III leads the UK in marking 20 years since the deadly 7/7 London bombingsKing Charles III is leading commemorations marking 20 years since the London transit bombings, the deadliest attack on the city since World War II.
Britain's Starmer backs his Treasury chief after U-turns dent the government's fiscal plans
Read full article: Britain's Starmer backs his Treasury chief after U-turns dent the government's fiscal plansBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Treasury chief Rachel Reeves is secure in her job after a series of government U-turns dented her revenue-raising plans.
Starmer’s attempt at welfare reform roils his party, capping a troubled first year in office
Read full article: Starmer’s attempt at welfare reform roils his party, capping a troubled first year in officeBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks a year in office this week, facing challenges from within his party and the public.
UK police probe Bob Vylan's festival chants against Israeli military, as US revokes band's visas
Read full article: UK police probe Bob Vylan's festival chants against Israeli military, as US revokes band's visasBritish police have launched a criminal investigation into a performance by rap-punk duo Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, when the group led chants of “death to the IDF,” or Israel Defense Forces.
Rap duo Bob Vylan's anti-Israel chants prompt UK police to review Glastonbury acts
Read full article: Rap duo Bob Vylan's anti-Israel chants prompt UK police to review Glastonbury actsBritish police are reviewing videos from the Glastonbury Festival after rapper Bobby Vylan of Bob Vylan led chants of “death to the IDF” or Israel Defense Forces and “free Palestine” on Saturday.
Irish rap group Kneecap plays for a big Glastonbury crowd despite criticism
Read full article: Irish rap group Kneecap plays for a big Glastonbury crowd despite criticismIrish-language rap group Kneecap has peformed for tens of thousands of fans at the Glastonbury Festival despite controversy and criticism from British politicians.
US and UK announce a trade deal, but steel imports are still being negotiated
Read full article: US and UK announce a trade deal, but steel imports are still being negotiatedU.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer say they have signed a trade deal that will slash tariffs on U.K. auto and aerospace industry imports, but they are still discussing how to handle steel production.
UK 'shied away' from ethnicity of grooming gangs in child sex abuse inquiries, report finds
Read full article: UK 'shied away' from ethnicity of grooming gangs in child sex abuse inquiries, report findsBritain’s government has pledged to make it mandatory to record the ethnicity and nationality of suspects accused of child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Trump is departing the G7 early as conflict between Israel and Iran shows signs of intensifying
Read full article: Trump is departing the G7 early as conflict between Israel and Iran shows signs of intensifyingPresident Donald Trump is abruptly leaving the Group of Seven summit, departing a day early Monday as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies and the U_S_ leader has declared that Tehran should be evacuated “immediately.”.
G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis and trade wars
Read full article: G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit overshadowed by Israel-Iran crisis and trade warsLeaders of some of the world’s biggest economic powers arrive in the Canadian Rockies for a Group of Seven summit that's been shadowed by an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump’s unresolved trade war.
UK to hold national inquiry into organized child sexual abuse after pressure from Musk
Read full article: UK to hold national inquiry into organized child sexual abuse after pressure from MuskThe British government has announced it will hold a national inquiry into organized child sexual abuse, something it has long been pressured to do by opposition politicians — and Elon Musk.
NATO chief calls for 'quantum leap' in defense and says Russia could attack in 5 years
Read full article: NATO chief calls for 'quantum leap' in defense and says Russia could attack in 5 yearsThe head of NATO says members need to increase their air and missile defenses by 400% to counter the threat from Russia and warns that Moscow could be ready to attack the military alliance within five years.
Arise Sir David! Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles, according to media reports
Read full article: Arise Sir David! Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles, according to media reportsDavid Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. children’s fund, is to receive a knighthood in next week’s honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K. media reports.
Fourth man arrested over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Read full article: Fourth man arrested over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir StarmerBritish police say that a fourth man has been arrested in connection to a series of fires at properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Britain is getting a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Moscow, and to Trump
Read full article: Britain is getting a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Moscow, and to TrumpThe U.K. will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines and create an army ready to fight a war in Europe as part of a boost to military spending.
The number of migrants reaching the UK in small boats in a single day hits a 2025 high
Read full article: The number of migrants reaching the UK in small boats in a single day hits a 2025 highU.K. government figures show nearly 1,200 migrants arrived in the country Saturday in small boats from France across the English Channel, the highest number recorded on a single day so far this year.
UK police get more time to question suspect in Liverpool soccer parade collision
Read full article: UK police get more time to question suspect in Liverpool soccer parade collisionPolice have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car collided with a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team’s Premier League championship title.
Driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool soccer parade tragedy
Read full article: Driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool soccer parade tragedyPolice say 65 people were injured when a car rammed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their teams Premier League championship and 11 remained hospitalized on Tuesday.
Russia denies involvement in arson at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
Read full article: Russia denies involvement in arson at properties linked to UK Prime Minister StarmerA top Kremlin official has scoffed at a report that Russia could be involved in recent arson attacks on the private home of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other property associated with him.
Police say driver who plowed into Liverpool soccer fans acted alone, not believed to be terrorism
Read full article: Police say driver who plowed into Liverpool soccer fans acted alone, not believed to be terrorismBritish police say an incident in which a minivan hit crowds celebrating Liverpool’s soccer victory is not being treated as terrorism.
King Charles III arrives in Canada to underscore its sovereignty after Trump annexation threats
Read full article: King Charles III arrives in Canada to underscore its sovereignty after Trump annexation threatsKing Charles III has arrived in Ottawa on a visit that Canada’s leader says will underscore his nation’s sovereignty.
Global leaders are condemning the fatal attack on 2 Israeli Embassy staffers. Here's what they said
Read full article: Global leaders are condemning the fatal attack on 2 Israeli Embassy staffers. Here's what they saidGlobal reactions are pouring in after two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening while leaving an event at a Jewish museum.
Fewer study and work visas lead to halving in net migration in the UK in 2024
Read full article: Fewer study and work visas lead to halving in net migration in the UK in 2024Fewer work and study visas contributed to a near-halving in net migration into the U.K. — the number of people moving to the U.K. minus the number of those moving abroad — in 2024.
What to know about the deal to transfer sovereignty of the disputed Chagos Islands
Read full article: What to know about the deal to transfer sovereignty of the disputed Chagos IslandsThe governments of Britain and Mauritius have signed a deal settling the future of the Chagos Islands after overcoming last-minute legal hurdles.
UK agrees to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it says protects a key US base
Read full article: UK agrees to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it says protects a key US baseBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has signed an agreement handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
Third man charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
Read full article: Third man charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister StarmerUK police say a third suspect has been charged with arson over a series of fires targeting property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers
Read full article: UK suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlersThe British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and leveling new sanctions targeting West Bank settlers as it criticizes Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
A second man is charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Starmer
Read full article: A second man is charged over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister StarmerA second man has been charged over a series of fires that targeted properties linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
A second suspect has been arrested over fires targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's properties
Read full article: A second suspect has been arrested over fires targeting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's propertiesA second man has been arrested on arson charges in connection with a series of fires targeting property linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
European leaders consult Trump, then agree joint response to Russian foot-dragging in truce talks
Read full article: European leaders consult Trump, then agree joint response to Russian foot-dragging in truce talksU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says European leaders have agreed to press ahead with joint action against Russia over the failure to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Britain says it's talking with some countries to set up migrant return hubs
Read full article: Britain says it's talking with some countries to set up migrant return hubsBritain's prime minister says his government is talking with several countries to host rejected asylum seekers as they wait to be deported.
UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarter
Read full article: UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarterThe British economy grew at its fastest rate in a year during the first quarter of 2025, in a welcome boost to the Labour government, which has made lifting the country’s growth its number one priority.
UK's Starmer condemns 'attack on our democracy' after fires at homes linked to him
Read full article: UK's Starmer condemns 'attack on our democracy' after fires at homes linked to himBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer said arson attacks on properties linked to him represent “an attack on all of us, on democracy and the values that we stand for.”.
As eyes turn toward Turkey, here's what to know about Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Read full article: As eyes turn toward Turkey, here's what to know about Russia-Ukraine peace talksThe talks took place in the warring capitals of Moscow and Kyiv, from Washington and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to countries across Europe.
A man has been arrested over a fire at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private house
Read full article: A man has been arrested over a fire at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private houseBritish police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life over a fire at the London house where U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer lived before he was elected to lead the country.
UK police investigate overnight fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's house in London
Read full article: UK police investigate overnight fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's house in LondonBritish police are investigating an overnight fire that damaged the door of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s house in north London.
Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal but promises talks
Read full article: Russian drones attack Ukraine after the Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal but promises talksUkraine's air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks.
Not for the first time, a UK government vows to 'take back control' and cut immigration
Read full article: Not for the first time, a UK government vows to 'take back control' and cut immigrationBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to cut immigration numbers and make it harder to settle in the U.K. He is confronting an issue that has bedeviled successive governments and fueled the rise of a new anti-immigrant party that could threaten the country’s political establishment.
Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey 'personally'
Read full article: Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire with Russia and challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey 'personally'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has challenged Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to meet him personally in Turkey on Thursday.
Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of US gathering intel on Greenland
Read full article: Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of US gathering intel on GreenlandDanish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told the Associated Press “you cannot spy against an ally” after reports that the United States has stepped up intelligence gathering on Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
What's in the US-UK trade deal? A broad agreement with limited details
Read full article: What's in the US-UK trade deal? A broad agreement with limited detailsThe Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom Thursday in grandiose terms, but with only limited details about what it achieves.
The Latest: Trump says the ‘final details’ are still to come in UK trade agreement
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says the ‘final details’ are still to come in UK trade agreementU.S. President Donald Trump said from the White House on Thursday that his government has reached a trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
Trump keeps 10% tariffs on UK but cuts taxes on British autos, steel and aluminum with trade deal
Read full article: Trump keeps 10% tariffs on UK but cuts taxes on British autos, steel and aluminum with trade dealPresident Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on British autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal.
Giant lily pads and a bronze tree are among designs for Queen Elizabeth II's memorial
Read full article: Giant lily pads and a bronze tree are among designs for Queen Elizabeth II's memorialWhat could be a better memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, than a pod of faintly psychedelic giant lily pads.
Canada's Carney becomes the latest foreign leader to get the Trump treatment in the Oval Office
Read full article: Canada's Carney becomes the latest foreign leader to get the Trump treatment in the Oval OfficeA meeting between the leaders of Canada and the United States is not usually considered a high-stakes showdown.
UK and India sign a 'landmark' trade agreement after years of tough negotiations
Read full article: UK and India sign a 'landmark' trade agreement after years of tough negotiationsBritain and India have agreed on a hard-wrought free trade agreement that will reduce or eliminate tariffs on Scotch whisky and scores of other products.
Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st state
Read full article: Trump, Carney faceoff in Oval Office leaves gaping differences on tariffs, 51st stateU.S. President Donald Trump and new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off in the Oval Office and showed no signs of retreating from their gaping differences in an ongoing trade war that has shattered decades of trust between the two countries.