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Starmer First in Line in Zelensky's Tour

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is going on a lightning visit to the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany for individual meetings with the countries' leaders. .

Starmer First in Line in Zelensky's Tour

Starmer's Chief of Staff Resigns

Sue Gray, disputed chief of staff to Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is leaving. .

Starmer's Chief of Staff Resigns

Starmer pays for his Taylor Swift tickets

Keir Starmer is crawling to the cross and paying for some of the gifts he received since he became British Prime Minister in July - including tickets to see Taylor Swift. .

Starmer pays for his Taylor Swift tickets

After Brexit – a new start between the EU and the UK

The EU and the UK have agreed on regular summits and "strengthened cooperation" after Brexit. A fresh start in relations is promised – but how remains unclear.

After Brexit – a new start between the EU and the UK

The Tributes Pour In: "A National Treasure"

An icon with a sharp tongue, great charm, and fantastic humor. The praise for actress Maggie Smith is pouring in.

The Tributes Pour In: "A National Treasure"

Zelensky at the UN: Fears Attack on Nuclear Power Plant

Ukraine's president was both composed and sharp when he held his speech before the UN General Assembly. He warned of a nuclear power catastrophe in Ukraine as he began his speech in the UN General Assembly.

Zelensky at the UN: Fears Attack on Nuclear Power Plant

Setback for Starmer at the party congress

The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer gets a rebuke from his own party colleagues at Labour's congress, where his plan to withdraw a benefit for around ten million pensioners was voted down. The contribution to heating homes during the winter has previously applied to all pensioners, but Starmer now wants to means-test the contribution and direct it to the poorer pensioners.

Setback for Starmer at the party congress

Storm around Starmer's received gifts

Less than three months after being elected on the promise to restore trust in politics, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is trying to shake off a criticism storm – which concerns his acceptance of gifts from a wealthy businessman and long-time Labour donor. .

Storm around Starmer's received gifts

Increased concern over Russian support for Iranian nuclear weapons

The USA's and the UK's concern is increasing that Russia will help Iran with secret information and technology to build their own nuclear weapons. .

Increased concern over Russian support for Iranian nuclear weapons

Kiev: Terror originates from Russian weapon depots

Kiev reiterates its appeal to Western countries to allow Ukrainian attacks on Russian targets with long-range drones. Russian terror begins in weapon depots, airfields, and military bases deep inside Russia, says presidential adviser Andrij Jermak.

Kiev: Terror originates from Russian weapon depots

No Messages About Long-Range Weapons Against Russia

It is still unclear whether Ukraine will get the green light to use donated long-range weapons against targets deep inside Russia. The discussions are expected to continue in connection with the UN General Assembly next week.

No Messages About Long-Range Weapons Against Russia

Pressure in the USA on Robot Rights for Kiev

The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Washington for talks with President Joe Biden on military support to Ukraine. The goal is also to give Kiev advantages over Moscow in potential peace negotiations.

Pressure in the USA on Robot Rights for Kiev

British diplomats sent home: "Spies"

Russia is expelling six British diplomats, individuals whom Moscow accuses of espionage. The United Kingdom is dismissing the allegations as "completely unfounded".

British diplomats sent home: "Spies"

Starmer: Not Seeking Conflict with Russia

Great Britain has no intention of seeking conflict with Russia. This says the country's Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Vladimir Putin's threats of war with Nato.

Starmer: Not Seeking Conflict with Russia

Putin threatens war against NATO

Green light for Ukraine to strike with advanced weapons against targets deeper in Russia would mean war with NATO, threatens Vladimir Putin. It would fundamentally change the conflict, says the Russian president.

Putin threatens war against NATO

Ukraine is allowed to shoot further

Ukraine is on its way to get the green light to use advanced weapons against targets deeper into Russia, according to media reports in the USA and the UK. .

Ukraine is allowed to shoot further

Starmer defends British arms embargo

The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer defends the decision that the country will stop exporting certain military equipment to Israel, as it cannot be ensured that the equipment is not used in violation of humanitarian law in Gaza. > It's a difficult question, but it's a legal decision, not a policy decision, said Starmer during a question period in the British parliament.

Starmer defends British arms embargo

"Decades of Failure" Behind London Fire Catastrophe

No one had to die. Yet, tenants were trapped in an inferno when the entire high-rise building was engulfed in flames in just a few minutes.

"Decades of Failure" Behind London Fire Catastrophe

Season start in football worries Brits

In the United Kingdom, the authorities are viewing Saturday's season start in English football with concern. This is due to the recent riots.

Season start in football worries Brits

Great Britain on High Alert

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is urging British authorities to "high alert" in the coming hours and days, due to the risk of further riots. .

Great Britain on High Alert

First Prison Sentences: Several Get Jail Terms

Three more men are sentenced to prison terms for involvement in the riots that have shaken the UK over the past week. Around 400 people have been arrested and more verdicts are pending.

First Prison Sentences: Several Get Jail Terms

Riots in the UK – this is what has happened

The largest riots in over ten years are ongoing in the United Kingdom. Hundreds of people have been arrested in several waves in several cities in connection with the unrest, according to British police.

Riots in the UK – this is what has happened

First Convictions after Riots in Britain

Great Britain is deploying 6,000 special police officers to combat the riots raging across the country. A 19-year-old man became on Tuesday the first to receive a prison sentence related to the riots.

First Convictions after Riots in Britain

Political Scientist: Stabbing Murders Became a Spark

The outbreaks of violence in many British cities following the Southport incident will be a balancing act for the fresh Labour government to handle. At the same time, it is difficult to determine who is behind the violence, according to political scientist Nicholas Aylott.

Political Scientist: Stabbing Murders Became a Spark