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Keir Starmer Backs Finance Minister Rachel Reeves Amid Political Setback

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms his confidence in the British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves after a harsh political setback and a tearful appearance in parliament. She will remain in office for many years to come, he says to the British public service channel BBC.
Keir Starmer Backs Finance Minister Rachel Reeves Amid Political Setback

Record Number of Migrants Cross English Channel in First Half of Year

Nearly 20,000 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats during the first half of the year, which is a new record for the period. .
Record Number of Migrants Cross English Channel in First Half of Year

UK Equips Fighter Jets with Nuclear Weapons in Major Defense Boost

United Kingdom is re-establishing the capability to equip combat aircraft with nuclear weapons and is purchasing twelve American F-35A, announces Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office. .
UK Equips Fighter Jets with Nuclear Weapons in Major Defense Boost

Zelenskyj Strengthens UK Ties with King Charles and PM Starmer

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj first had lunch with King Charles III. Then he tied new bonds with Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a quick visit to London.
Zelenskyj Strengthens UK Ties with King Charles and PM Starmer

EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas urges all parties to de-escalate after the US attack on nuclear facilities in Iran. But she emphasizes that Iran "cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons".
EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns

Merz Praises Israel's Role in Weakening Iranian Regime

Germany's Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed strong support for Israel on Tuesday in an interview with German media during the G7 meeting. He says that Israel's attack on Iran has weakened the Iranian regime, and that Israel "does the dirty work for all of us".
Merz Praises Israel's Role in Weakening Iranian Regime

Trump and Starmer Sign Trade Agreement Excluding Steel Tariffs

USA's president Donald Trump and the UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer have signed a trade agreement. But the for the UK important steel tariffs are still not included in the agreement.
Trump and Starmer Sign Trade Agreement Excluding Steel Tariffs

Starmer: G7 Leaders Likely to Agree on Israel-Iran De-escalation

G7 countries' leaders are likely to agree on calling for de-escalation between Israel and Iran, says UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer. .
Starmer: G7 Leaders Likely to Agree on Israel-Iran De-escalation

First Woman Appointed as MI6 Spy Chief

The United Kingdom has for the first time appointed a woman to head the intelligence service MI6. Blaise Metreweli will take over the post in the autumn, announces Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
First Woman Appointed as MI6 Spy Chief

UK Invests Billions in Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant for Energy Security

Storbritannien is to invest according to the government equivalent to 184 billion kronor in a new nuclear power plant. .
UK Invests Billions in Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant for Energy Security

Nato Chief Calls for 400% Boost in Air and Missile Defense

Nato chief Mark Rutte demands an increase of 400 percent for air and missile defense to counter the threat from Russia. .
Nato Chief Calls for 400% Boost in Air and Missile Defense

UK to Build Up to 12 New Submarines Amid Russian Threat

Great Britain is building up to twelve new submarines. The idea is that the country should be placed on war alert in the face of the threat of a "Russian aggression".
UK to Build Up to 12 New Submarines Amid Russian Threat

Liverpool Car Incident: No Life-Threatening Injuries Reported

The man who drove into a crowd in Liverpool on Monday evening is suspected of attempted murder. None of the nearly 50 people taken to hospital have life-threatening injuries, and most have been discharged.
Liverpool Car Incident: No Life-Threatening Injuries Reported

Car Drives Into Crowd in Liverpool Injuring 27 Man Arrested

A car has driven into a crowd in central Liverpool. 27 injured have been taken to hospital, but no people were killed, according to British police at a press conference.
Car Drives Into Crowd in Liverpool Injuring 27 Man Arrested

Netanyahu Criticizes Western Leaders Over Israel-Gaza Conflict

France, the United Kingdom and Canada are "on the side of mass murderers and rapists", claims Israel's Prime Minister. Benjamin Netanyahu lashes out wildly at Western leaders who have criticized Israel's warfare in Gaza.
Netanyahu Criticizes Western Leaders Over Israel-Gaza Conflict

UK Transfers Chagos Islands Sovereignty to Mauritius

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has signed an agreement where the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands is transferred to Mauritius. .
UK Transfers Chagos Islands Sovereignty to Mauritius

British Inflation Hits 3.5 Percent in April, Surpassing Expectations

The British inflation rose to 3. 5 per cent in April, the highest level in over a year.
British Inflation Hits 3.5 Percent in April, Surpassing Expectations

Three Arson Attacks Linked to Keir Starmer Lead to Three Arrests

Three fires were set within a few days at properties and a car linked to the UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Now a third suspect has been arrested, announces the London police.
Three Arson Attacks Linked to Keir Starmer Lead to Three Arrests

EU and UK Forge New Post-Brexit Cooperation Deal

Fishermen and young people in the EU will find it easier to come to the UK with new cooperation agreements between the EU and London. A new era in our relationship, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
EU and UK Forge New Post-Brexit Cooperation Deal

EU Leaders Urge Trump on Sanctions Before Putin Talks

The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy have spoken by phone with the USA's Donald Trump, ahead of his planned talks with Vladimir Putin. .
EU Leaders Urge Trump on Sanctions Before Putin Talks

Zelensky Claims Putin Feared Traveling to Turkey

Russia's president Vladimir Putin was afraid to travel to Turkey, believes Ukrainian colleague Volodymyr Zelenskyj. Europe coordinates the next step with the USA's president Donald Trump – with clear frustration.
Zelensky Claims Putin Feared Traveling to Turkey

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

The pressure must increase on the President of Russia – who has made "a great mistake" and "does not want peace". World leaders are pouring criticism over Vladimir Putin for skipping a high-level peace meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey.
Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Ukraine Criticizes Russian Demands at Istanbul Peace Talks

The meeting between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul has ended – with few outcomes. The demands presented by Russia were, according to Ukraine, unreasonable.
Ukraine Criticizes Russian Demands at Istanbul Peace Talks

Man arrested after fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's home

A 21-year-old man has been arrested after Monday evening's fire in a house owned by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, reports Sky News. The man is suspected of another fire on Sunday, also in a property linked to Starmer.
Man arrested after fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's home
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