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Starmer apologizes for Britain’s forced adoption scandal involving 185,000 children
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Starmer apologizes for Britain’s forced adoption scandal involving 185,000 children

Britain is apologizing for decades in which unmarried mothers were forced to give up their children for adoption. It is a stain on our history, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Britain to Boost Defence Spending by £15 Billion as Starmer Warns of Growing Threats
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Britain to Boost Defence Spending by £15 Billion as Starmer Warns of Growing Threats

Britain must prepare for war to keep the peace, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer. On Tuesday, a £15 billion increase in defence spending will be announced
Andy Burnham may launch war bonds to boost defence spending
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Andy Burnham may launch war bonds to boost defence spending

Andy Burnham - who is expected to become the next British prime minister in three weeks - may launch war bonds to raise more money for defense spending.
Sources: Starmer and Burnham hold frosty meeting over possible transition of power
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Sources: Starmer and Burnham hold frosty meeting over possible transition of power

Britain's outgoing Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and his likely successor, Andy Burnham, held a meeting on Tuesday that sources described as "frosty," The Guardian reports.
Andy Burnham, King of the North, will bring order to Britain
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Andy Burnham, King of the North, will bring order to Britain

Andy Burnham has twice failed to become Labour leader, but now the way is open for the "King in the North" to become the next Prime Minister in London.
Starmer resigns - new UK Labour leader may not be until autumn
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Starmer resigns - new UK Labour leader may not be until autumn

Keir Starmer is stepping down as British Labour leader, and, by extension, as UK prime minister. The question now is whether the popular Andy Burnham can take over unopposed, or if more candidates will come forward
Storm surrounding Keir Starmer, Trump predicts his resignation
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Storm surrounding Keir Starmer, Trump predicts his resignation

Several British media outlets report that the hard-pressed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is said to be making an announcement about his future in office soon, probably as early as Monday. At the same time, US President Donald Trump claims that Starmer "will resign
Straight down - British regret over Brexit
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Straight down - British regret over Brexit

Ten years have passed since Britain decided to wave goodbye to the EU. Now it stings - even where almost everyone voted for Brexit
One dead, many injured in train collision north of London
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One dead, many injured in train collision north of London

At least one person has died and eleven people are "very seriously injured" after two passenger trains collided north of London on Friday evening, British police said.
Victory for Starmer's rival - can he challenge for power?
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Victory for Starmer's rival - can he challenge for power?

Labour mayor Andy Burnham has won a by-election for a seat in the British Parliament, giving him the chance to challenge hard-pressed Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the party - and the country.
Have seen the agreement beyond expectations - Mark Carney says United States and Iran agreement exceeds expectations, confirms 60-day ceasefire
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Have seen the agreement beyond expectations - Mark Carney says United States and Iran agreement exceeds expectations, confirms 60-day ceasefire

The terms of the agreement reached between the United States and Iran exceed expectations, says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Andy Burnham wants to overthrow Starmer - but is threatened by the far right
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Andy Burnham wants to overthrow Starmer - but is threatened by the far right

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wants to become Britain's next prime minister. But first he'll have to face a shock wave from the far right before he can challenge for power
EU summit with Britain set for July 22
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EU summit with Britain set for July 22

The EU and the UK have agreed that July 22 will be the date for the next summit between their leaders in London and Brussels.
Britain to supply enriched uranium to Ukraine for its nuclear power plant
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Britain to supply enriched uranium to Ukraine for its nuclear power plant

Britain plans to deliver enriched uranium to Ukraine for use at the country's nuclear power plant. At the same time, new sanctions against Russia are being prepared
Straight down - British regret about Brexit
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Straight down - British regret about Brexit

Ten years have passed since Britain decided to wave goodbye to the EU. Now it stings - even where almost everyone voted for Brexit
UK to ban social media for people under 16
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UK to ban social media for people under 16

The UK is to ban people under the age of 16 from using several social media apps.
British military boarded suspected Russian shadow fleet vessel in English Channel
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British military boarded suspected Russian shadow fleet vessel in English Channel

The British military has boarded a ship in the English Channel that is suspected of belonging to the Russian "shadow fleet," Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on X.
New defection from Starmer's government as Defence Secretary John Healey resigns
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New defection from Starmer's government as Defence Secretary John Healey resigns

Britain's Defence Secretary John Healey announced in a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer that he is resigning. Following the announcement, a minister who served under him, Al Carns, also chose to leave his post
Violence and fires follow brutal stabbing in Belfast
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Violence and fires follow brutal stabbing in Belfast

Burnt vehicles, evacuated homes, and violent protests. Politicians and police are calling for calm after anti-immigration demonstrations turned violent in the wake of a brutal assassination attempt in Belfast
Zelenskyy receives support from Britain, France and Germany for direct talks with Putin
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Zelenskyy receives support from Britain, France and Germany for direct talks with Putin

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany support Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet
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Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet

Russian President Vladimir Putin has flatly rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's invitation to direct talks to end the Russian war of aggression.
Keir Starmer attacks Musk after knife murder, says he's trying to split
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Keir Starmer attacks Musk after knife murder, says he's trying to split

Elon Musk is trying to whip up discord and division, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is furious after the high-profile murder of a teenager.
Protesters attacked police in Southampton after recording of Henry Nowak's death was released
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Protesters attacked police in Southampton after recording of Henry Nowak's death was released

An 18-year-old was fatally stabbed. Police then chose to arrest the teenager without helping him
Tony Blair slams Labour in open letter over leadership crisis
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Tony Blair slams Labour in open letter over leadership crisis

Former British Prime Minister and Labour leader Tony Blair has spoken out about Labour's ongoing leadership crisis and criticized Keir Starmer's government for lacking political vision.
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