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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.
Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU
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Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU

Ten years after the Brexit vote, British politicians are reviving the question of returning to the EU. Sweden is keeping its fingers crossed
Arsenal fans took over London as club wins first league title in 22 years
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Arsenal fans took over London as club wins first league title in 22 years

Arsenal became Premier League champions on Tuesday night when Manchester City dropped points against Bournemouth. On the streets of London, fans celebrated late into the night
Wes Streeting ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership
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Wes Streeting ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership

Former Health Minister Wes Streeting is ready to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but only if there is a leadership election in the British Labour Party with several candidates.
Streeting resigned - long road to new Labour leadership battle
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Streeting resigned - long road to new Labour leadership battle

Britain's Labour Party is heading for a leadership battle, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting expected to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the party leadership. However, the road to a change of leadership is long, and more candidates are gearing up
British minister Wes Streeting resigns, expected to challenge Starmer
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British minister Wes Streeting resigns, expected to challenge Starmer

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting is resigning, widely seen as a sign that he is planning to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the struggling Labour Party.
Parliament opened - uphill battle for Starmer
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Parliament opened - uphill battle for Starmer

King Charles read out the government's statement for the coming year. But many eyes were on a pressured Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is on shaky ground after last week's local elections
Wes Streeting, pointed out as Starmer's challenger, to meet Starmer
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Wes Streeting, pointed out as Starmer's challenger, to meet Starmer

Despite extreme pressure, Keir Starmer has no intention of resigning as UK prime minister. On Wednesday, he will meet Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who is being tipped as a possible challenger, before the King opens Parliament
More in Labour are turning against Keir Starmer
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More in Labour are turning against Keir Starmer

Britain's hard-pressed prime minister Keir Starmer promises new measures after Labour's fiasco in the UK local elections. But pressure from within the party is mounting
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