Politics

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EU renews sanctions on Russia amid ongoing Ukraine conflict
Sanctions targeting Russia’s economy are renewed by the EU, with Hungary backing down from a veto that delayed the decision.
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Betrayed allies: The Afghan Taliban’s defection against Pakistan and the rising threat of a new war
The Taliban has officially accused Pakistani authorities of supporting ISIS — this at a time when armed clashes along the Afghan-Pakistani border are escalating rapidly.
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Trump and Starmer have their first phone call since the inauguration, agreeing to meet soon
Sir Keir Starmer shared his first phone call with President Donald Trump on Sunday, almost a week after he entered office.
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Pentagon document unveils the war-provoking reason why the ’Deep State’ has always feared releasing JFK assassination files
Chilling Pentagon documents may reveal why the ’Deep State’ has always feared the release of the John F. Kennedy assassination files.
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Donald Trump commends his ’very good relationship’ with Keir Starmer
US president says two leaders ‘get along well’ and suggests UK could be first country he visits in second term.
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Wes Streeting calls Nigel Farage a "miserablist" in Fabian Society speech
Wes Streeting has branded Nigel Farage a “miserablist” as he called on Labour to offer hope to the British people.
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Reynolds: UK has case to avoid Trump’s proposed import tariffs
The government is set to make the case to Donald Trump’s new administration that there is no need for huge tariffs on UK exports to the US, the business secretary has said.
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EU trade chief suggests UK could join Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention
The European Union’s new trade chief responsible for post-Brexit negotiations has told the BBC that a "pan-European [customs] area is something we could consider" as part of "reset" discussions between the UK and EU.
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The four terrible things Donald Trump will do that will affect Brits
Donald Trump signed dozens of executive orders on Monday - including directing the US to again withdraw from the landmark Paris climate agreement - which will deal a major blow to the UK
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9 bizarre actions Donald Trump took on his first day back in the White House
Across the world, people woke up, looking anxiously at their phones, whispering to themselves: "Oh god, what has he done now." And the first list of troubling things he did yesterday is incredibly long.
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Minister character becomes the government’s new AI assistant
Government workers will soon be given access to a set of tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI), named after a scheming parliamentary official from the classic sitcom Yes, Minister.
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PM says Southport attack indicates a new terrorism threat for the country
Axel Rudakubana unexpectedly pleaded guilty to the murder of three little girls in Southport last summer, at what was meant to be the beginning of his trial.
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Trump directs US to withdraw from World Health Organization
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Donald Trump pardons nearly 1,600 Capitol rioters shortly after assuming office
Donald Trump has pardoned nearly 1,600 rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan 6 2021 within hours of taking office as part of a flurry of executive orders.
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Keir Starmer to hold Downing Street press conference and give urgent statement
PM Keir Starmer will deliver remarks in Downing Street on the Southport stabbings after warning there are questions to answer on how young victims were ’failed’ by the state.
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Trump declares state of emergency at southern border to halt illegal immigration shortly after inauguration
Donald Trump has made a solemn vow to tackle issues at America’s southern border in a powerful inaugural address.
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Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and other VIPs attend Trump’s inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump was joined by past US presidents, political leaders from around the world, tech billionaires, media moguls and more on Inauguration Day.
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Trump inaugurated as 47th U.S. President
Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, returning to office after four years.
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Biden pardons Fauci and Milley to prevent potential ’revenge’ by Trump
Decision by Biden comes after Trump warned of enemies list, including people who investigated Capitol attack.
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World braces for Trump, optimistic yet unprepared for potential challenges
His pick for secretary of state may have given measured assessment of world affairs, but ‘crazy’ Trump will call the shots.
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Starmer pledges that US-UK relations will thrive under Trump’s presidency
Sir Keir Starmer has congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration and said that the so-called special relationship "will continue to flourish for years to come".
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Trump pledges to release JFK assassination files after taking office
Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th US President later on today as he is sworn into the White House.
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Ex-MEP Maria Arena charged in Qatargate corruption scandal
Ex-S&D politician is charged with participating in a criminal organization, more than two years after the corruption scandal broke.
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Trump to be the first president since Reagan to achieve this milestone at his inauguration
Donald Trump’s inauguration will be moved indoors for the first time since 1985 because of the cold weather.
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Keir Starmer describes Auschwitz visit as ’utterly harrowing’ and commits to combating antisemitism
The prime minister was on his first visit to the concentration camp where 1.1 million people perished before its liberation 80 years ago.