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Macron says France and Britain will 'save Europe' as he starts a state visit to the UK
Read full article: Macron says France and Britain will 'save Europe' as he starts a state visit to the UKFrench President Emmanuel Macron praised his country's ties with Britain on the first day of a state visit.
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.
Nigel Farage takes aim at the UK's dominant parties with hefty gains in local elections
Read full article: Nigel Farage takes aim at the UK's dominant parties with hefty gains in local electionsThe hard-right party Reform UK led by Nigel Farage has won a seat in Parliament and hundreds of councils in local elections across England.
About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
Read full article: About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewingThree days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff's coffin sealed.
The UK says at an energy summit that green power will boost security, as the US differs
Read full article: The UK says at an energy summit that green power will boost security, as the US differsBritain has announced a major investment in wind power as it hosts an international summit on energy security.
Descendants of slave owners and enslaved people in the Caribbean call for reparations at the UN
Read full article: Descendants of slave owners and enslaved people in the Caribbean call for reparations at the UNThe great-great grandson of 19th-century British prime minister William Gladstone says he “shocked and horrified” to learn about seven years ago that his ancestors were slave owners in Jamaica and Guyana.
An international conference rallies aid for Sudan after 2 years of civil war, but peace is elusive
Read full article: An international conference rallies aid for Sudan after 2 years of civil war, but peace is elusiveBritain and the European Union have pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to ease suffering in Sudan.
China warns UK government to treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairly
Read full article: China warns UK government to treat Chinese owners of British Steel fairlyChina has warned the U.K. government to treat the Chinese owners of British Steel fairly or risk undermining investor confidence in the country after British authorities took control of the company.
UK will set 'high trust bar' for future Chinese investment after British Steel rescue, minister says
Read full article: UK will set 'high trust bar' for future Chinese investment after British Steel rescue, minister saysChinese companies will have to clear a “high trust bar” when investing in key sectors in the U.K., the country’s business secretary said after he took effective control of Britain’s last remaining factory that makes steel from scratch from its Chinese owners.
UK government takes over day-to-day running of British Steel from Chinese owner Jingye
Read full article: UK government takes over day-to-day running of British Steel from Chinese owner JingyeU.K. lawmakers returned to Parliament from their Easter break to approve an emergency rescue of the country’s last remaining factory that makes steel directly from scratch.
UK government recalls Parliament for emergency legislation to save British Steel
Read full article: UK government recalls Parliament for emergency legislation to save British SteelU.K. lawmakers are being recalled this weekend to back emergency legislation aimed at saving the last plant in the country that makes steel from raw materials.
UK government refuses to rule out nationalizing last local plant that makes steel from raw material
Read full article: UK government refuses to rule out nationalizing last local plant that makes steel from raw materialThe British government is refusing to rule out nationalizing the last plant in the U.K. that makes steel from raw materials as the global trade war increases pressure to preserve the nation’s ability to supply domestic industry with the steel it needs.
FIFA's Infantino points to US hosting 2031 Women's World Cup and UK getting 2035 edition
Read full article: FIFA's Infantino points to US hosting 2031 Women's World Cup and UK getting 2035 editionThe United States and the United Kingdom look set to be picked by FIFA next year as hosts of Women’s World Cups.
'Adolescence' will be shown in schools across the UK to spark conversations on social media harm
Read full article: 'Adolescence' will be shown in schools across the UK to spark conversations on social media harmThe makers of Netflix's teenage drama “Adolescence” have sparked a conversation on how to protect children from violent misogyny and other harmful content on social media.
Putin suggests putting Ukraine under UN-sponsored external governance
Read full article: Putin suggests putting Ukraine under UN-sponsored external governanceRussian President Vladimir Putin has proposed putting Ukraine under external governance under the auspices of the U.N. as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement.
Macron says a proposed European force for Ukraine could 'respond' if attacked by Russia
Read full article: Macron says a proposed European force for Ukraine could 'respond' if attacked by RussiaFrench President Emmanuel Macron says that a proposed European armed force for possible deployment in Ukraine in tandem with an eventual peace deal could “respond” to a Russian attack if Moscow launched one.
America's allies alarmed by a leaked group chat about attack plans
Read full article: America's allies alarmed by a leaked group chat about attack plansAllies of the United States see a group chat about attack plans by top U.S. officials that accidentally included a journalist as a jaw-dropping security breach.
Military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked out
Read full article: Military leaders discuss Ukraine peacekeeping force as partial ceasefire plans are worked outSenior military officers from countries across Europe and beyond are meeting outside London to flesh out plans for an international peacekeeping force for Ukraine as details of a partial ceasefire are worked out.
With an outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on hold
Read full article: With an outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on holdThe Bank of England has kept its main U.K. interest rate unchanged at 4.50% even though the economy is barely growing and the nation faces more uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the U.S. The decision by the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday was widely expected, and comes a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve also kept interest rates unchanged.
Canada's Carney meets with European allies as Trump targets his country's sovereignty and economy
Read full article: Canada's Carney meets with European allies as Trump targets his country's sovereignty and economyNew Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has met with the leaders of Britain and France during his first official overseas trip.
Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine
Read full article: Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in UkraineU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told global leaders to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Starmer challenges Putin to prove he is serious about peace by signing up to Ukraine ceasefire
Read full article: Starmer challenges Putin to prove he is serious about peace by signing up to Ukraine ceasefireBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign up to a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine now, if he is serious about peace.
UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement
Read full article: UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statementThe British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this month.
Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as Trump threatens more tariffs on US allies
Read full article: Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as Trump threatens more tariffs on US alliesTop diplomats from Group of 7 have held a first day of talks in Canada as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and foreign policies have thrown the bloc's once solid unity into disarray.
Poland and Baltic nations welcome Macron's nuclear deterrent proposal
Read full article: Poland and Baltic nations welcome Macron's nuclear deterrent proposalPoland and Baltic nations have welcomed a proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron to launch talks about using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect the continent from Russian threats.
Trump administration pauses flow of intelligence to Ukraine that helps on battlefield
Read full article: Trump administration pauses flow of intelligence to Ukraine that helps on battlefieldThe U.S. has paused its intelligence sharing with Ukraine, cutting off the flow of vital information that has helped Kyiv defend against Russian invaders.
Kremlin says a 2022 Ukrainian decree bans Zelenskyy from talks with Putin
Read full article: Kremlin says a 2022 Ukrainian decree bans Zelenskyy from talks with PutinRussia is asking how Ukraine could attend potential talks on ending their three-year war when a Ukrainian decree from 2022 rules out negotiations with President Vladimir Putin.
AP again seeks end of its White House ban, saying the Trump administration is retaliating further
Read full article: AP again seeks end of its White House ban, saying the Trump administration is retaliating furtherFor a second time, the Associated Press is asking a federal judge to immediately restore its access to presidential events.
Trump says Zelenskyy wants peace, ready to accept minerals deal after WH blowup
Read full article: Trump says Zelenskyy wants peace, ready to accept minerals deal after WH blowupPresident Donald Trump says Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to him to say he appreciates U.S. support for his country in its war with Russia and is ready to sign a deal that could ensure future American support.
Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France's unique strategy
Read full article: Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France's unique strategyFrench President Emmanuel Macron says he’s ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence with European allies.
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.
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.