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How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for a blowup with Zelenskyy
Read full article: How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for a blowup with ZelenskyyAs his White House meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart devolved into a stunning blowup, President Donald Trump leaned on a familiar refrain to explain his unique kinship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with 'no room' for delay
Read full article: Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with 'no room' for delayPresident Donald Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war.
Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relations
Read full article: Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relationsThe leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says end of war with Russia is 'very, very far away'
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy says end of war with Russia is 'very, very far away'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a deal to end the war between Ukraine and Russia “is still very, very far away."
The Latest: Trump and his allies lash out at Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign
Read full article: The Latest: Trump and his allies lash out at Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resignPresident Donald Trump’s senior aides and allies lashed out at Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Washington as he attended a European summit in London to rally international support for his military’s fight against the Russian invasion.
Following Trump's lead, his allies criticize Ukraine's Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign
Read full article: Following Trump's lead, his allies criticize Ukraine's Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resignPresident Donald Trump’s senior aides and allies are criticizing Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Latest: Britain's Starmer says Europe must take responsibility for defending itself
Read full article: The Latest: Britain's Starmer says Europe must take responsibility for defending itselfBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Europe must take responsibility for defending itself as world leaders met in London to discuss working together to stop Russia’s war in Ukraine.
UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace
Read full article: UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peaceBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rallied his European counterparts to shore up their borders and throw their full weight behind Ukraine as he announced outlines of a plan to end Russia’s war.
Zelenskyy embraced by British prime minister a day after White House blowout
Read full article: Zelenskyy embraced by British prime minister a day after White House blowoutBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy he has the nation’s unwavering support a day after the blowout at the White House with President Donald Trump.
The Latest: Most European leaders back Zelenskyy as he joins crisis talks in London
Read full article: The Latest: Most European leaders back Zelenskyy as he joins crisis talks in LondonUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the American people and leadership and voiced hope for “strong relations,” a day after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with U.S. President Donald Trump that left many uncertain where the once staunch allies stood.
Trump's Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies' ability to sway US leader
Read full article: Trump's Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies' ability to sway US leaderPresident Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.
JD Vance gets his long-awaited moment to admonish Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Read full article: JD Vance gets his long-awaited moment to admonish Ukraine's ZelenskyyVice President JD Vance was dismissing Ukraine long before he upended an Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with Trump
Read full article: European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with TrumpEuropean leaders have pledged to stand by Ukraine in the wake of the contentious Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
A good rapport but mixed signals on Ukraine: Takeaways from Keir Starmer's trip to Washington
Read full article: A good rapport but mixed signals on Ukraine: Takeaways from Keir Starmer's trip to WashingtonPrime Minister Keir Starmer has landed back in Britain with the satisfaction of a tricky mission not quite accomplished, but off to a flying start.
Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup
Read full article: Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowupPresident Donald Trump berated Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal that Trump said would have moved that country closer to ending its war with Russia.
The Latest: Trump meets with UK’s prime minister about drifting US support for Ukraine
Read full article: The Latest: Trump meets with UK’s prime minister about drifting US support for UkraineBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House to try to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that a lasting peace in Ukraine will endure only if Kyiv and European leaders are at the table as negotiations move forward with Moscow.
With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian war
Read full article: With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian warBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is using a visit to Washington to press President Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine as he looks to find a quick endgame to Russia’s bloody invasion of its neighbor.
High-level EU-US diplomatic talks are called off as transatlantic tensions rise
Read full article: High-level EU-US diplomatic talks are called off as transatlantic tensions riseA planned meeting between European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Secretary of State Marco Rubio has abruptly canceled due to “scheduling issues.”.
Keir Starmer heads to Washington with UK defense spending pledge to help sway Trump over Ukraine
Read full article: Keir Starmer heads to Washington with UK defense spending pledge to help sway Trump over UkraineU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is flying to Washington on a trip aimed at persuading U.S. President Donald Trump to maintain military support for Ukraine.
Latvia FM: Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he couldn't in Ukraine war — weaken the US
Read full article: Latvia FM: Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he couldn't in Ukraine war — weaken the USLatvia’s foreign minister is warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he hasn’t been able to accomplish in his war against Ukraine — weaken the United States and restore control over his smaller neighbor.
Macron got no promises on Ukraine but called his meeting with Trump a 'turning point'
Read full article: Macron got no promises on Ukraine but called his meeting with Trump a 'turning point'French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Washington seeking to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to stand by Europe’s side in his talks with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine.
UK to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says before Trump meeting
Read full article: UK to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says before Trump meetingPrime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027.
The Latest: Ukraine marks third anniversary of war as US shifts its policy under Trump
Read full article: The Latest: Ukraine marks third anniversary of war as US shifts its policy under TrumpA dozen leaders from Europe and Canada are in Ukraine to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion and discuss support with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France's Macron
Read full article: Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France's MacronPresident Donald Trump says he's hopeful Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement with the US on rare minerals deal
Read full article: Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement with the US on rare minerals dealUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a contentious U.S. proposal that would have seen $500 billion worth of profits from Ukrainian rare minerals given to the United States as compensation for its wartime assistance to Kyiv has been taken off the table.
Trump's Russian rapprochement, Mars musing and DOGE dividends. And is the gold gone? It's Week 5
Read full article: Trump's Russian rapprochement, Mars musing and DOGE dividends. And is the gold gone? It's Week 5President Donald Trump’s week included rewriting U.S. policy toward Russia and firing the country's senior military officer.
Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowd
Read full article: Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowdPresident Donald Trump says “nobody has ever seen anything” like his administration’s sweeping effort to fire thousands of federal employees and shrink the size of government.
European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdles
Read full article: European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdlesPolitical and military leaders in Europe are fleshing out details of a plan for European forces to help ensure Moscow does not attack Ukraine again once the guns fall silent.
European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them off
Read full article: European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them offEuropean leaders have insisted their governments must have a say in talks between the U.S. and Russia to end the war in Ukraine, as both Moscow and Washington said there was no role for Europe in the negotiations that could shape the future of the continent.
Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on war's end
Read full article: Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on war's endPresident Donald Trump’s approach to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has left European allies and Ukrainian officials worried they're being largely sidelined by the new U.S. administration as Washington and Moscow plan direct negotiations.
UK's Starmer tells hunger-striking mum he will press Egypt to release her son
Read full article: UK's Starmer tells hunger-striking mum he will press Egypt to release her sonBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told a mother who has been on hunger strike for 140 days that he will press the Egyptian government to release her son.
Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security
Read full article: Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war securityIncreasingly alarmed that U.S. security priorities lie elsewhere, a group of European countries has been working on a plan to send troops to Ukraine to help enforce any future peace settlement with Russia.
Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'
Read full article: Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'Ever since Winston Churchill coined the phrase, politicians have extolled the “special relationship” between the United States and Britain.
With Gaza rehab and other global policy ideas, Trump goes from America First to America Everywhere
Read full article: With Gaza rehab and other global policy ideas, Trump goes from America First to America EverywherePresident Donald Trump promised voters an administration that wouldn’t waste precious American lives and taxpayer treasure on far-off wars and nation building.
Ukraine wants partner countries to join in postwar development worth billions
Read full article: Ukraine wants partner countries to join in postwar development worth billionsUkraine's foreign minister says his country wants to collaborate with partner countries on postwar projects worth billions of dollars not just in mining rare earth elements, but also in energy and construction sectors.
Britain's Starmer seeks strong ties with both the EU and Donald Trump. That could be tricky
Read full article: Britain's Starmer seeks strong ties with both the EU and Donald Trump. That could be trickyKeir Starmer is heading to Brussels, becoming the first British prime minister to attend a European Union leaders’ meeting since the U.K. left the bloc five years ago.
EU leaders scramble to avoid friction with the US under Trump and avoid a 'stupid tariff war'
Read full article: EU leaders scramble to avoid friction with the US under Trump and avoid a 'stupid tariff war'European Union leaders are grappling with how to respond to the United States as it appears determined to start a trade war or even seize part of their territory.
UK's Starmer seeks strong trade relations with the US in the wake of Trump's tariffs
Read full article: UK's Starmer seeks strong trade relations with the US in the wake of Trump's tariffsBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer say he will seek a strong trade relationship with the U.S. after President Donald Trump suggested he would slap Europe with tariffs after hitting America’s biggest trading partners with import taxes.
Why were warning signs missed for the UK teen who killed 3 girls in a stabbing rampage?
Read full article: Why were warning signs missed for the UK teen who killed 3 girls in a stabbing rampage?Six months after a teenage attacker stabbed three girls to death at a children’s dance class in England, new details about his background have sparked questions about how authorities repeatedly failed to spot the threat he posed.
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England sentenced to over 50 years
Read full article: Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England sentenced to over 50 yearsA teenager who stabbed three young girls to death at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England has been sentenced to more than 50 years in prison.
China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House
Read full article: China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White HouseChina's relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back to the White House.
UK backs local inquiries into child sexual abuse gangs after Musk stoked controversy
Read full article: UK backs local inquiries into child sexual abuse gangs after Musk stoked controversyThe British government says it will support a series of local inquiries into organized child sexual abuse in the wake of a furor largely stoked by the world’s richest man Elon Musk.
UK leader Starmer signs '100-year partnership' agreement with Ukraine during trip to Kyiv
Read full article: UK leader Starmer signs '100-year partnership' agreement with Ukraine during trip to KyivU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a 100-year partnership agreement.
UK says a deal on the Chagos Islands won't be finalized until Trump is consulted
Read full article: UK says a deal on the Chagos Islands won't be finalized until Trump is consultedBritain’s government has confirmed that it will not finalize a deal to hand over sovereignty of the contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius until President-elect Donald Trump’s administration is consulted.
Rising borrowing costs batter UK government and threaten to derail its left-leaning program
Read full article: Rising borrowing costs batter UK government and threaten to derail its left-leaning programBritain’s new government, which is already facing anger over higher taxes, unpopular spending decisions and political scandals just six months after taking office, is now being battered by rising borrowing costs that threaten to derail its left-leaning program.
UK minister quits while facing questions over links to ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina
Read full article: UK minister quits while facing questions over links to ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh HasinaBritain’s anti-corruption minister has resigned amid a controversy over links to her aunt Sheikh Hasina who is the ousted Bangladeshi prime minister.
Britain's leader unveils AI strategy, including vow to rip up red tape hindering AI projects
Read full article: Britain's leader unveils AI strategy, including vow to rip up red tape hindering AI projectsThe British government has pledged to rip up the red tape hindering construction of data centers that underpin artificial intelligence while promoting its “pro-innovation” approach to regulating the technology.
China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a 6-year hiatus
Read full article: China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a 6-year hiatusChina and Britain have restarted economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to Beijing.
Musk uses X livestream to amplify German far-right leader's views ahead of an election
Read full article: Musk uses X livestream to amplify German far-right leader's views ahead of an electionElon Musk livestreamed his chat with a leader of Germany’s far-right party, using the power of his social media platform, X, to amplify the party’s message ahead of an upcoming national election.
UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO
Read full article: UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATOBritain's top diplomat says Europe’s security “is on a knife-edge” and President-elect Donald Trump is right to say NATO member nations must increase military spending.
Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed
Read full article: Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmedFresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win reelection, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe.
Actor Carey Mulligan and author Kazuo Ishiguro on UK's New Year Honors list
Read full article: Actor Carey Mulligan and author Kazuo Ishiguro on UK's New Year Honors listActors Carey Mulligan and Stephen Fry and author Kazuo Ishiguro have been awarded New Year Honors that celebrate artists, athletes, politicians and others who make notable contributions to British society.
Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage's populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics
Read full article: Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage's populist party, a move that could shake up UK politicsBritish politician Nigel Farage says talks are underway about Elon Musk making a hefty donation to Farage’s party Reform U.K. The Times of London reported it could be as much as $100 million, which would be the largest political donation in U.K. history.
Who is the alleged Chinese spy with close ties to Britain's Prince Andrew?
Read full article: Who is the alleged Chinese spy with close ties to Britain's Prince Andrew?An alleged Chinese spy who cultivated close ties with Prince Andrew said Monday he has done “nothing wrong or unlawful” as Britain’s government faces questions about what it is doing to thwart security threats from China.
Luke Littler was an unknown a year ago. Now he's making millions and taking darts into mainstream
Read full article: Luke Littler was an unknown a year ago. Now he's making millions and taking darts into mainstreamLuke Littler is a kebab-eating, Xbox-playing darts player who grabbed the attention of Britain and beyond this time last year by reaching the final of the world championship as a 16-year-old.
2034 World Cup visitors will live in 'a bubble' and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says
Read full article: 2034 World Cup visitors will live in 'a bubble' and not see real life, Saudi rights activist saysA Saudi human rights activist says soccer fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a “bubble” that doesn't reflect real life there.
Global reaction to Assad's sudden ouster from Syria ranges from jubilation to alarm
Read full article: Global reaction to Assad's sudden ouster from Syria ranges from jubilation to alarmThe fall of Syria’s authoritarian government at the hands of jihadi militants has set off waves of jubilation, trepidation and alarm around the world.
Syria latest: Syrians celebrate in the streets as Russian media says Assad has arrived in Moscow
Read full article: Syria latest: Syrians celebrate in the streets as Russian media says Assad has arrived in MoscowSyrians poured into the streets in celebration after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule.
UK leader Starmer vows to take on 'alliance of naysayers' as he outlines plan for change
Read full article: UK leader Starmer vows to take on 'alliance of naysayers' as he outlines plan for changeBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to take on the “alliance of naysayers” and the bureaucratic “nonsense” that have hampered construction projects in the U.K. Starmer outlined a series of new pledges that he will hope will change the narrative on his five-month-old government following a slide in its approval ratings.
Princess of Wales joins royals as Qatari state visit to the UK starts
Read full article: Princess of Wales joins royals as Qatari state visit to the UK startsThe Princess of Wales helped kick off the emir of Qatar’s trip to Britain as the U.K. government enlists one of the most popular royals to ensure the success of a state visit by the leader of a key ally.
British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives
Read full article: British lawmakers give initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their livesBritish lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would help terminally ill adults end their lives in England and Wales.
Thousands of UK farmers descend on Parliament to protest a tax they say will ruin family farms
Read full article: Thousands of UK farmers descend on Parliament to protest a tax they say will ruin family farmsBritish farmers have descended on Parliament to protest a tax hike they say will deal a “hammer blow” to struggling family farms.
Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil
Read full article: Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in BrazilU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wants a strong and durable relationship with China as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil.
British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for Ukraine
Read full article: British prime minister says he has no plans to talk with Putin as he reaffirms support for UkraineBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has no plan to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he said support for Ukraine was the U.K.’s top priority at this week’s G20 summit.
UK Treasury chief says she's not satisfied by paltry third-quarter economic growth
Read full article: UK Treasury chief says she's not satisfied by paltry third-quarter economic growthThe British economy’s rebound from recession slowed down sharply in the third quarter of the year with most sectors stagnating.
Earth's biggest polluters aren't sending leaders to UN climate talks in a year of weather extremes
Read full article: Earth's biggest polluters aren't sending leaders to UN climate talks in a year of weather extremesWorld leaders are converging Tuesday at the United Nations annual climate conference in Azerbaijan.
Remembering Armistice Day in Europe: Liberty should be cherished and defended
Read full article: Remembering Armistice Day in Europe: Liberty should be cherished and defendedMany European leaders have marked the end 106 years ago of World War I with warnings that liberty should be cherished and defended as armed conflict has returned to the continent.
King Charles III and Kate attend remembrance event as both slowly return to duty
Read full article: King Charles III and Kate attend remembrance event as both slowly return to dutyKing Charles III has laid a wreath honoring fallen service personnel in central London as the Princess of Wales looked on.
UK leader tells Interpol meeting world must 'wake up' to threat from people-smugglers
Read full article: UK leader tells Interpol meeting world must 'wake up' to threat from people-smugglersPrime Minister Keir Starmer says he will double funding for Britain’s border security agency and treat people-smuggling gangs like terror networks.
UK Conservatives pick Kemi Badenoch as new leader, first Black woman to head a big British party
Read full article: UK Conservatives pick Kemi Badenoch as new leader, first Black woman to head a big British partyBritain’s Conservative Party has elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader as it tries to rebound from a crushing election defeat that ended 14 years in power.
UK Treasury chief admits business tax rise could lead to lower than anticipated wages
Read full article: UK Treasury chief admits business tax rise could lead to lower than anticipated wagesU.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has conceded that wages may rise by less than previously thought as a direct result of her budget decision to increase a tax that businesses pay for their employees.
Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK
Read full article: Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UKBritish Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced a budget that could set the economic tone for years to come.
Middle East latest: Hezbollah picks a new leader and Israel bombs southern Lebanon
Read full article: Middle East latest: Hezbollah picks a new leader and Israel bombs southern LebanonLebanon’s Hezbollah has chosen Sheikh Naim Kassem to succeed longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike last month.
Keir Starmer warns the UK budget this week will reflect 'harsh' economic reality
Read full article: Keir Starmer warns the UK budget this week will reflect 'harsh' economic realityBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer says fixing Britain’s troubled economy will be a long haul in a “harsh” fiscal environment.
Calls for reparations for Britain's slave trade are rooted in dark legacy
Read full article: Calls for reparations for Britain's slave trade are rooted in dark legacyA debate about reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade overshadowed a summit in Samoa of the Commonwealth, many of whose member nations were once British colonies.
King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery
Read full article: King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slaveryKing Charles III has told a summit of Commonwealth countries in Samoa that the past could not be changed as he indirectly acknowledged calls from some of Britain’s former colonies for a reckoning over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal
Read full article: Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goalAustralia and the United Kingdom have deepened ties by agreeing to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while also reaffirming their mutual commitment to develop nuclear submarines for both nations under the AUKUS treaty.
Britain's leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former colonies
Read full article: Britain's leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former coloniesA confrontation for Britain over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade appears increasingly likely to feature at a summit of nations its empire once colonized, after Caribbean leaders said they would thrust the matter of financial reparations into the spotlight at the event in Samoa.
Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election
Read full article: Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before electionU.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country.
Biden is making quick trip to Berlin before US election to discuss Ukraine and democracy with allies
Read full article: Biden is making quick trip to Berlin before US election to discuss Ukraine and democracy with alliesPresident Joe Biden has long believed diplomacy is about personal relationships — and he’ll spend Friday in Berlin with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as his time in office is on the cusp of ending.
New UK bill aims to legalize assisted dying for people who are terminally ill
Read full article: New UK bill aims to legalize assisted dying for people who are terminally illA new bill aiming to legalize assisted dying in Britain is set to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday, marking the first time in nearly a decade that lawmakers will debate allowing doctors to help end people’s lives after previous court challenges to change the law failed.
Britain hosts an international investment summit and denies snubbing Elon Musk
Read full article: Britain hosts an international investment summit and denies snubbing Elon MuskBritain’s new Labour Party government is announcing $82 billion in investment in U.K. artificial intelligence, life sciences, infrastructure and technology at a business summit.
UK's new Labour government unveils overhaul of workers' rights
Read full article: UK's new Labour government unveils overhaul of workers' rightsBritain’s new Labour government has unveiled a slew of new rights for workers, including more generous rules for sick pay and parental leave and major restrictions on certain precarious employment practices such as fire and rehire.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy city-hops across Europe, promoting 'victory plan' to allies
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy city-hops across Europe, promoting 'victory plan' to alliesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been city-hopping across Europe to promote a “victory plan” that he said “aims to create the right conditions for a just end to the war” against Russia.
4 candidates to lead Britain's defeated Conservatives bash Labour, and each other
Read full article: 4 candidates to lead Britain's defeated Conservatives bash Labour, and each otherThe four contenders to lead Britain’s Conservative Party have taken turns to argue why they have what it takes to lead the right-of-center party back from a catastrophic election defeat.
The UK and EU vow to mend their Brexit battered ties. They will set a new agenda and hold summits
Read full article: The UK and EU vow to mend their Brexit battered ties. They will set a new agenda and hold summitsThe United Kingdom and the European Union say they will strengthen their relationship after the damage caused by Brexit.