Politics

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Moscow expels two British embassy staff, London calls Russia’s claims lies
Kremlin accuses individuals of ‘intelligence and subversive activities’ in what seems to be the latest in a series of tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions
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From Marseille to Miami: The global equivalent of Putin’s Ukraine land grab
Imagine the United Kingdom being ordered to surrender all territory south of London. Or France waking up to find Marseille and Bordeaux captured.
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Friedrich Merz: Europe must strengthen nuclear deterrence, but not replace US shield
However, Friedrich Merz warns that such a move could not replace the US’s existing protective shield over Europe.
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The UK criticizes Israel after the electricity in Gaza is ’immediately’ cut and used as a bargaining chip in the Hamas ceasefire negotiations
The dramatic new development comes a week after Israel blocked the delivery of food, fuel and medicines to the area of more than two million people
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Lowe and Farage’s public feud escalates as Tice struggles to calm Reform UK turmoil
Richard Tice tries to calm party row in Sunday media round after pair attack each other in newspaper articles
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Former UK national security adviser warns deployment of UK troops to Ukraine could last years
A former national security adviser has warned the potential deployment of UK troops to protect peace in Ukraine could last for "many years".
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Reform faces split as Farage hits back over ‘messianic’ criticism
Nigel Farage calls Rupert Lowe ‘absolutely completely wrong’ after the Reform MP criticized his leadership style
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New Zealand’s UK envoy fired over Trump comments at London event
New Zealand’s foreign minister said the envoy’s position meant he is "not able to free-think" after the diplomat questioned whether Donald Trump understands history - drawing laughs from the audience.
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Trump informs Congress he’s ’just getting started’ - as he unveils a letter from Zelenskyy and pledges to ’acquire Greenland’
President Trump has informed lawmakers he is "just getting started" after an eventful six weeks in office.
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U.S. and Ukraine could sign minerals deal tonight, sources say
The United States and Ukraine could sign the much-anticipated minerals deal as early as this evening.
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JD Vance accused of insulting British troops with Ukraine peace comments
JD Vance has been accused of insulting British soldiers who died in Iraq and Afghanistan with his comments on Europe’s contributions to Ukraine peace talks.
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Macron proposes one-month Ukraine ceasefire after London defense summit
Emmanuel Macron appears to have proposed a one-month ceasefire in Ukraine after returning from a defence summit with European and world leaders in London.
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Labour revolt looms over Starmer’s international aid cuts
MPs question ’what will remain of the Labour programme?’ amidst calls for reconsideration and plans to voice opposition to the decision.
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Starmer: ‘I wouldn’t trust Putin’ without security guarantees for Ukraine
The prime minister stated ‘nobody wants to see that’ following a heated confrontation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky that was broadcast on television on Friday.
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Trump-Zelensky clash leads Norwegian fuel giant to cut supplies to US forces
Volodymyr Zelensky was ushered out of the White House following an ugly confrontation with Donald Trump and now a Norwegian petrol giant has hit back over the treatment of the Ukrainian leader
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King Charles to welcome Zelensky just days after the Ukrainian hero’s White House confrontation with Donald Trump
King Charles is throwing open the doors of his country retreat to welcome Volodymyr Zelensky just days after the Ukrainian hero’s White House bust up with Donald Trump.
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Zelensky to meet with Starmer today for crisis talks following a heated argument with Trump
Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky will meet in Downing Street this afternoon, just a day after the explosive White House meeting with Donald Trump.
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Prime Minister ends silence on Trump-Zelensky dispute after speaking with both Presidents
Keir Starmer spoke with both leaders this evening, expressing his ’unwavering’ support for Ukraine following Donald Trump’s extraordinary diatribe against Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Minister warns we’re in ’dangerous and uncharted waters’ after Trump attack on Zelensky
Trade Minister Douglas Alexander described Volodymyr Zelensky as ’probably the bravest political leader in Europe since Winston Churchill’ and stated that only Putin would benefit from Trump’s actions.
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"Make a deal or we’re out," Trump warns as he accuses Zelenskyy of "gambling with World War Three"
Donald Trump has cautioned Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "make a deal or we’re out" as he accused the Ukrainian president of "risking World War Three".
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Donald Trump removes ’disrespectful’ Zelensky from the White House as peace talks collapse
Volodymyr Zelensky was expelled from the White House following a tense meeting with Donald Trump, as the US President stated that the Ukrainian President is ’not ready for peace’.
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Minister steps down over Keir Starmer’s reductions in foreign aid
International development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned due to Keir Starmer’s decision to cut foreign aid in order to increase defense spending.
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Starmer to host Zelenskyy following Trump meetings - as PM declares UK ’fully committed’ to supporting Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Keir Starmer at Downing Street this Sunday following meetings between both leaders and Donald Trump.
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Donald Trump’s embarrassing comment about Keir Starmer’s wife Victoria in an awkward conversation
Donald Trump, who previously described Lady Victoria Starmer as the British Prime Minister’s ’greatest asset’, said she is a ’beautiful, great woman’ and that Sir Keir is ’very lucky’ to have her.
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Keir Starmer receives praise from Donald Trump - but the US remains hesitant about the Ukraine backstop
The crucial meeting in the White House began positively for the PM, as Mr. Starmer presented a letter from King Charles inviting Mr. Trump for an unprecedented second state visit at Windsor Castle.