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Zelenskyj Meets Starmer at Downing Street Ahead of Alaska Summit

Keir Starmer has welcomed Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj to the British prime minister's residence on Downing Street in London. The talks were held ahead of the summit between Putin and Trump in Alaska.

Zelenskyj Meets Starmer at Downing Street Ahead of Alaska Summit

European Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Putin

Ukraine must receive continued support at the same time as the pressure on Russia increases. This is stated by several of Europe's leaders in a joint statement ahead of next week's meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

European Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Putin

Zelenskyj Warns of Exclusion from Alaska Talks on Ukraine War

When Russia's president Vladimir Putin travels to Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine with Donald Trump next week, it will be his first US trip since 2015. Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj warns however of decisions made without Ukrainian representation.

Zelenskyj Warns of Exclusion from Alaska Talks on Ukraine War

UK-France Agreement to Return Channel Migrants Takes Effect

Migrants who reach the United Kingdom via the English Channel are to be sent back to France, according to a new agreement that comes into force today. Now the British government hopes that the record migration across the channel will decrease.

UK-France Agreement to Return Channel Migrants Takes Effect

Canada to Recognize Palestine at UN General Assembly in September

France and 14 other countries are urging more countries to consider recognizing a Palestinian state as a step towards a two-state solution. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says the country will recognize Palestine when the UN General Assembly opens in September.

Canada to Recognize Palestine at UN General Assembly in September

UK May Recognize Palestine as State if Israel Ceasefire Fails

United Kingdom will recognize Palestine as a state in September if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire, announces Prime Minister Keir Starmer. .

UK May Recognize Palestine as State if Israel Ceasefire Fails

England's European Championship Heroes Visit Downing Street

England's winning streak has begun after the European Championship victory over Spain in Switzerland. Since the team landed on British soil – and was met by the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Sports in Westminster – they arrived at 10 Downing Street on Monday evening.

England's European Championship Heroes Visit Downing Street

Trump Reduces Putin's Ceasefire Deadline to 10-12 Days

USA's president Donald Trump says that he shortens Russia's deadline to reach an agreement on ceasefire in Ukraine to 10–12 days. .

Trump Reduces Putin's Ceasefire Deadline to 10-12 Days

Trump and Starmer Discuss Possible Gaza Ceasefire in Scotland Meeting

USA's president Donald Trump has met the UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland. The two leaders have, among other things, talked about the war in Gaza.

Trump and Starmer Discuss Possible Gaza Ceasefire in Scotland Meeting

Trump's Scotland Golf Visit Draws Massive Security

Donald Trump has arrived in Scotland for a several days long visit, where primarily golf but also talks with the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are on the agenda. During Saturday, he played a round at his own luxury resort under an enormous security effort.

Trump's Scotland Golf Visit Draws Massive Security

France to Officially Recognize Palestine as an Independent State

United Kingdom will hold an emergency call about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza with Germany and France on Friday. At the same time, France will formally announce its decision to recognize Palestine as an independent state.

France to Officially Recognize Palestine as an Independent State

UK Sanctions 25 Smugglers from China, Middle East, Balkans

The United Kingdom introduced on Wednesday sanctions against 25 people from China, the Middle East and the Balkans who are accused of helping migrants to be smuggled across the English Channel. The decision comes at the same time as the British government is under increasing pressure to stop migrant journeys with small boats from northern France, as the number has reached record levels this year.

UK Sanctions 25 Smugglers from China, Middle East, Balkans

Trump Blocks Wall Street Journal from Scotland Trip Coverage

The White House has denied the Wall Street Journal to follow on Trump's upcoming trip to Scotland, after the newspaper reported that he wrote an indecent birthday message to his former friend Jeffrey Epstein. .

Trump Blocks Wall Street Journal from Scotland Trip Coverage

Police Drop Investigation into Kneecap's Glastonbury Concert

The police investigation of the Irish rap group Kneecaps' concert at the music festival Glastonbury is being dropped, reports BBC. .

Police Drop Investigation into Kneecap's Glastonbury Concert

UK Imposes Sanctions on Russian GRU and 18 Agents

Britain has on Friday introduced sanctions against the Russian military intelligence service GRU, as well as 18 named agents who are accused of "spreading chaos and disorder" on the orders of Russia's President Vladimir Putin. "GRU's spies are driving a campaign to destabilize Europe, undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and threaten the safety of British citizens", says Britain's Foreign Minister David Lammy in a statement.

UK Imposes Sanctions on Russian GRU and 18 Agents

UK and France Agree on Plan to Return Channel Migrants

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer and France's President Emmanuel Macron have agreed on a plan to send back migrants who cross the English Channel. .

UK and France Agree on Plan to Return Channel Migrants

Macron Calls for France-UK Recognition of Palestinian State

France's president Emmanuel Macron urged on Thursday for a joint recognition – between France and the United Kingdom – of a Palestinian state. The measure he sees as "the only hope for peace" in the conflict-ridden region.

Macron Calls for France-UK Recognition of Palestinian State

Starmer and Macron Call for Increased Pressure on Putin

The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and France's President Emmanuel Macron urged on Thursday to increase the pressure on Russia. The two leaders also announced that they have a long-term plan for when a possible ceasefire is reached – which includes a "peacekeeping force".

Starmer and Macron Call for Increased Pressure on Putin

US Shifts Ukraine Arms Support Amid European Leaders' Meeting

USA's change of course on arms support to Ukraine is expected to dominate when European leaders meet this week. There are at least three different lines in the White House, says military expert Joakim Paasikivi.

US Shifts Ukraine Arms Support Amid European Leaders' Meeting

Macron Visits London: Strengthening UK-France Ties Amid US Concerns

Royal pomp, cheek kisses and global concern characterize Emmanuel Macron's arrival in London. The British and the French must defend the liberal world order – and reduce dependence on the USA, says the French president.

Macron Visits London: Strengthening UK-France Ties Amid US Concerns

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