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Trump Visits Scotland for Golf and EU Talks Amid Tight 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 Visits Scotland for Golf and EU Talks Amid Tight 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

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