European leaders rejoice in unison after Péter Magyar and the social-conservative Tisza Party's victory in the Hungarian election. "A new chapter in Hungary's history," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on X.
WorldBritain is reversing its decision to hand over the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius, following U.S. pressure. The announcement prompts the Mauritian foreign minister to hit back, promising to “do everything” to reclaim the archipelago.
World politicsThe Wireless music festival in London is in serious trouble after booking Kanye West as a headliner, the BBC reports.
MusicThere is an urgent need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said after a major meeting involving more than 40 countries. But that is easier said than done, and there are no plans to use military force.
SwedenBritain invites 35 countries, including Sweden, to a meeting on the Strait of Hormuz.
WorldThe Russian shadow fleet will be met with a tougher response, promise the countries in the northern European, British-led defense cooperation JEF. "We must hunt them down even harder," says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Swedish politicsFour ambulances belonging to a Jewish organization have been set on fire outside a synagogue in London.
WorldThe war in Ukraine has been raging for over four years. A World Cup spot won at Sweden's expense means more than ever. With the championship to be decided in the USA, it is even more urgent given the geopolitical context, says journalist Andrew Todos.
SportsTheir records go back almost 1,000 years. But now it's over. A new law will phase out the last hereditary seats in the British House of Lords. "I think the general public will miss us," says Charles Courtenay, whose family has held its seat for 900 years.
WorldThe British government will allow the United States to use British air bases in connection with attacks on Iranian targets, the BBC reports. Iran has responded with threats, and U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed surprise.
WorldBritish 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.
ConflictsTheir records go back almost 1,000 years. But now it's over. A new law will phase out the last hereditary seats in the British House of Lords. "I think the general public will miss us," says Charles Courtenay, whose family has held the seat for 900 years.
WorldU.S. President Donald Trump warns it would be "very bad" for the future of NATO if U.S. allies do not help keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Germany responds that the war in the Middle East has "nothing to do with NATO." Britain and Sweden, among others, are also snubbing Trump.
ConflictsBritish 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.
WorldBritish fighter jets have begun a "defensive operation" in the Middle East. Among other things, Iranian drones have been shot down.
WorldBritain 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. Several other European countries are sending reinforcements to Cyprus.
WorldThe 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.
WorldBritish 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."
WorldA British minister says Britain is pausing the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. That claim is denied by a government source. The United States, which has a military base on one of the islands, has criticized the handover.
WorldAustralia wants former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor removed from the line of succession to the British throne, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced.
WorldFormer British diplomat Peter Mandelson has been arrested by police in London. Earlier, police searched Mandelson's home. Mandelson had close contacts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
WorldIf 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.
World politicsHe 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.
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