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Two children killed in knife attack in Southport

Two children have been confirmed dead after the stabbing in Southport, north of Liverpool. A further eleven people were injured when the perpetrator attacked an event with a Taylor Swift theme.

Two children killed in knife attack in Southport

United Kingdom changes stance on ICC's arrest warrant

The United Kingdom will not oppose the International Criminal Court's (ICC) request for an arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This is announced by a spokesperson for the new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who adds that it is up to the court to decide whether an arrest warrant should be issued or not.

United Kingdom changes stance on ICC's arrest warrant

Leaders in Europe praise Biden – Kremlin cautious

Britain's leader Keir Starmer and Germany's Olaf Scholz praise Joe Biden after his announcement that he will not stand for re-election. Even Swedish party leaders commend Biden.

Leaders in Europe praise Biden – Kremlin cautious

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to restore the relationship with the EU during a top meeting with a number of European leaders outside Oxford. .

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Starmer promises nationalized trains and new housing

Around 40 different reforms were promised when King Charles read out the new British Labour government's declaration of government. .

Starmer promises nationalized trains and new housing

World leaders shocked after the shooting at Trump

Strong reactions are pouring in after the shooting at Donald Trump's campaign meeting in Pennsylvania. "Sweden stands behind the USA and wishes Donald Trump a speedy recovery", writes Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on X.

World leaders shocked after the shooting at Trump

The National Team Captain's Journey – from Hated to Beloved

England's national team captain Gareth Southgate has had an eventful European Championship. The 53-year-old has been ridiculed, laughed at and criticized.

The National Team Captain's Journey – from Hated to Beloved

Zelensky convinced of Ukraine in NATO

The bond between Ukraine and Nato has been strengthened during Nato's top meeting in Washington. This is stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyj, who only lacks one thing: The next step must be an invitation to become a member.

Zelensky convinced of Ukraine in NATO

Starmer: Ukraine decides on British drones

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, hints that Ukraine can use long-distance drones from the United Kingdom to strike military targets in Russia during the war. .

Starmer: Ukraine decides on British drones

Blair to Starmer: Control Migration

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer should get a "plan to control migration", advises former Labour leader and British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Blair warns in a debate article in Sunday Times that the right-wing populist Reform Party, led by Nigel Farage, poses a threat not only to the conservative Tory Party but also to Labour in the long run.

Blair to Starmer: Control Migration

Cat Larry has survived five prime ministers

Prime Ministers come, Prime Ministers go, but "Larry the cat", he remains. The former stray cat is now welcoming his sixth master to 10 Downing Street.

Cat Larry has survived five prime ministers

Starmer scraps plan to deport to Rwanda

Keir Starmer scraps the previous government's far-reaching plans to send people seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda. The Rwanda project was dead and buried even before it began, he says to reporters at his first press conference as the UK's new Prime Minister.

Starmer scraps plan to deport to Rwanda

Starmer's finance minister is the first woman in the post

Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made a rapid start to the job by presenting a range of ministers in the new Labour government. The country is getting its first female Finance Minister in Rachel Reeves.

Starmer's finance minister is the first woman in the post

The Britons' new leader – strict and with a low profile

Tough and maybe a bit dull – but also a ruthless negotiator who doesn't back down from tough challenges. The UK's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been given the ungrateful task of leading the country out of a severe economic crisis.

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

Keir Starmer receives congratulations from colleagues around the world after his landslide victory in Britain's election. .

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

The Music Industry Sees New Opportunities After the Election

After Labour's landslide victory in the British election, the music industry is urging Britain's new government to quickly implement measures to strengthen a sector that has been on its knees in recent years. .

The Music Industry Sees New Opportunities After the Election

Political Scientist: The Election Can Bring the British Stability

Labour's landslide victory in the British election can provide more stability in domestic politics, assesses political scientist Nicholas Aylott. .

Political Scientist: The Election Can Bring the British Stability

After the Election: This is Why the Tories Sank

Brexit agreement, party atmosphere, and tax relief. But also pandemic, partygate, and record-high taxes.

After the Election: This is Why the Tories Sank

Labour wins landslide - Starmer now Prime Minister

Great Britain is heading for a shift in power after 14 years of conservative rule. Labour is achieving a landslide victory and party leader Keir Starmer is now elected as Prime Minister.

Labour wins landslide - Starmer now Prime Minister

Mbappé lashes out again: "Catastrophe"

England and France are gearing up for the European Championship quarterfinals at the same time as elections are taking place in their home country. One national team doesn't talk politics – while the other is happy to speak out.

Mbappé lashes out again: "Catastrophe"

The Brits are voting – Labour heading for a landslide victory

Millions of Brits are voting today on who will sit in the country's parliament. Labour leader Keir Starmer – who is tipped to become Britain's next prime minister – arrived at the polling station in London just before lunch.

The Brits are voting – Labour heading for a landslide victory

Scandals can topple Sunak in the election

After partygate, mass resignations and then a gaming scandal: The UK's ruling Tory party appears to be heading towards a historic election defeat. .

Scandals can topple Sunak in the election

Advantage Labour as Brits Head to the Polls

The British politics has in recent years been marked by open conflicts and turbulence. At the same time, many Brits have struggled to make ends meet.

Advantage Labour as Brits Head to the Polls

British Election: The Sun Backs Labour

The tabloid newspaper The Sun backs a British government change. Media mogul Robert Murdoch's newspaper writes in Thursday's edition that it's "time for a new captain".

British Election: The Sun Backs Labour