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Macron and Starmer to sign historic nuclear deterrence pact

France and the United Kingdom have announced plans to coordinate their nuclear deterrence strategies, pledging to protect Europe from any “extreme threat.” This historic agreement marks a major evolution in their defense doctrine amidst growing security concerns in Europe. A united nuclear......

Tariff reduction on UK cars and aircraft parts to the US takes effect

A trade agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aimed at reducing certain tariffs on British imports, officially took effect on Monday, according to the British government. Under this new deal, UK car manufacturers can now export vehicles to the United States......

Starmer defends leadership amid growing Labour rebellion over welfare plan

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his leadership and dismissed criticism suggesting he is ignoring concerns within his party, as tensions rise over proposed welfare reforms. Speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague, Starmer addressed mounting opposition from Labour lawmakers, some of......

Russia-Ukraine: List of Key Events, Day 1,216

The number of casualties from a recent Russian drone and missile strike on Kyiv has increased to 10, including one child. Meanwhile, another Russian drone assault on Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region has left three dead, also including a child, according to regional authorities. In Russia, two......

Starmer calls for Middle East de-escalation and diplomacy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of reducing tensions in the Middle East and urged Iran to reengage in diplomatic talks during recent phone conversations with the leaders of Jordan and Oman. According to his office, Starmer discussed the critical risks associated with Iran's......

UK informed but not asked to support US strikes on Iran

Britain was notified prior to the U.S. strikes on Iran but was not asked to provide the use of its Diego Garcia military base, according to senior minister Jonathan Reynolds. He confirmed that the UK had repositioned military forces to the area and is prepared to take necessary actions to protect its......

Global leaders respond to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

On June 22, U.S. forces launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, sparking a wide range of international reactions. While some nations welcomed the decision, others condemned it and called for immediate de-escalation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Donald......

China condemns UK warship's Taiwan Strait patrol as provocative

China's military has denounced the recent passage of a British warship through the Taiwan Strait, characterizing it as a deliberate act of "intentional provocation" that jeopardizes regional peace and stability. The British Royal Navy clarified that HMS Spey's patrol was part of a pre-planned......

Crucial parliamentary vote on legalizing assisted dying

The British Parliament is set for a second critical vote on a bill that aims to legalize medical assistance in dying. This follows a heated debate and significant amendments to the original proposal. In late November, the bill narrowly passed its first reading, allowing assisted dying or assisted suicide......