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Starmer warns the Ukraine war is being forgotten
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Starmer warns the Ukraine war is being forgotten

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks and to renew pledges of military support for Ukraine. Starmer warned that the war in Iran risks making the world forget about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the BBC reports
After 900 years: British hereditary lords lose their House of Lords seats
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After 900 years: British hereditary lords lose their House of Lords seats

Their records go back almost 1,000 years. But now it's over
Trump gets snub from allies, not NATO's war
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Trump gets snub from allies, not NATO's war

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Peter Mandelson fired after Epstein connection, demanded millions
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Peter Mandelson fired after Epstein connection, demanded millions

British diplomat Peter Mandelson was fired as US ambassador after the extent of his contacts with Jeffrey Epstein was revealed. Now, new documents about Mandelson have been released, including his alleged attempts to arrange meetings with Tony Blair
British fighter jets shoot down two Iranian drones in Middle East defensive operation
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British fighter jets shoot down two Iranian drones in Middle East defensive operation

British fighter jets have begun a "defensive operation" in the Middle East. Among other things, Iranian drones have been shot down
Britain sends four Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar to strengthen regional defenses
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Britain sends four Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar to strengthen regional defenses

Britain is boosting its military presence in the Middle East. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that four fighter jets were being sent to Qatar and air support to Cyprus
The crack is growing in the special relationship between the US and the UK
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The crack is growing in the special relationship between the US and the UK

The so-called special relationship between the US and the UK has survived many crises. But the rift has rarely been deeper than it is now
Starmer gives US permission to use British bases for defensive purposes
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Starmer gives US permission to use British bases for defensive purposes

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that his government has decided to give the United States permission to use British bases during Washington's military operation against Iran for "defensive purposes. "
London gives conflicting information about Chagos Islands handover
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London gives conflicting information about Chagos Islands handover

A British minister says Britain is pausing the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. That claim is denied by a government source
Australia wants Prince Andrew removed from line of succession, PM Albanese says
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Australia wants Prince Andrew removed from line of succession, PM Albanese says

Australia wants former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor removed from the line of succession to the British throne, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced.
Peter Mandelson arrested in Epstein investigation
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Peter Mandelson arrested in Epstein investigation

Former British diplomat Peter Mandelson has been arrested by police in London. Earlier, police searched Mandelson's home
Britons snub Trump request to use British air bases for Iran attack
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Britons snub Trump request to use British air bases for Iran attack

If the US were to attack Iran, President Donald Trump wants to use British air bases for US fighter jets. But Britain reportedly won't allow it, creating a rift between the two countries
Disgraced and stripped of title - this is what happened to the ex-prince
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Disgraced and stripped of title - this is what happened to the ex-prince

He was born a prince - but was stripped of his title after the scandals linked to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein resurfaced repeatedly. Here are the events that led to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's downfall
Larry the cat celebrates 15 years at 10 Downing Street
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Larry the cat celebrates 15 years at 10 Downing Street

British prime ministers have come and gone, but at 10 Downing Street in London, there has been one constant for 15 years: Larry the cat.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to see a more independent Europe
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to see a more independent Europe

Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security, says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
EU leaders hope to avoid scolding at the Munich Security Conference
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EU leaders hope to avoid scolding at the Munich Security Conference

Today the Munich Security Conference gets underway with many world leaders in attendance. A year ago, U
New departure from Starmer's inner circle as Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald resigns
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New departure from Starmer's inner circle as Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald resigns

British Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald is leaving his post.
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe accused of racism after Sky Sports interview
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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe accused of racism after Sky Sports interview

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe is under fire after a television interview with Sky Sports in which he said, "Britain has been colonized by immigrants. "
Under pressure, Starmer says he is not prepared to resign
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Under pressure, Starmer says he is not prepared to resign

There is a lot of noise around Keir Starmer. But the British prime minister is not going to resign, he assured Labour MPs during an internal meeting
The pound is recovering - now we move on
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The pound is recovering - now we move on

Swedes' travel funds for their trips to London have gained purchasing power because of a weaker pound amid the political crisis that has shaken Britain in the wake of the Epstein revelations. But a new statement from Prime Minister Keir Starmer is dampening the pound's fall
Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigns in Epstein scandal
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Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigns in Epstein scandal

The chief of staff to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney, is resigning as a direct result of scandals revealed in the Epstein files; the move could be a way to protect the prime minister.
Metropolitan Police search homes of Epstein friend Peter Mandelson
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Metropolitan Police search homes of Epstein friend Peter Mandelson

The legal battles surrounding influential British politician and former European Union commissioner Peter Mandelson are taking new turns. The Metropolitan Police in London announced that properties belonging to "a 72-year-old man" have been searched
Pressed, Starmer says he will continue amid pressure over Epstein scandal
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Pressed, Starmer says he will continue amid pressure over Epstein scandal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under intense pressure, even within his own party, over his handling of the Epstein scandal in Britain. There are calls for his resignation, but he intends to remain in office
British interest-rate freeze in the wake of the Epstein scandal
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British interest-rate freeze in the wake of the Epstein scandal

The British interest-rate freeze is approaching a painful threshold. The reason: a crisis of confidence shaking Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the wake of the Epstein scandal
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