Families of two Americans jailed in China urge Trump to seek release
Taiwan 'confident' in US ties ahead of Trump visit to China
China's car sales drop for seventh month in April; exports roar
Australia to repatriate passengers from Hantavirus-hit cruise ship
One US citizen tests mildly positive for hantavirus, another has mild symptoms
Nintendo shares slump as price hikes, games shortfall spook market
Last two evacuation flights from hantavirus-hit ship to depart Monday afternoon
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Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S.
April 10, 2026Keir Starmer
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UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said the Iran war must become a turning point for Britain after two decades of crises, and he promised to
April 10, 2026
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UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that he discussed military capabilities and the logistics of moving vessels though the Strait of Hormuz when he spoke to
April 10, 2026
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UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait
April 13, 2026
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UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz
Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions on what President Emmanuel
April 13, 2026
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UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism
UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism
April 11, 2026
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UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support
Britain has put its plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on hold after the U.S. administration withdrew support for the deal
April 11, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth
U.S. President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the U.K.’s naval capabilities
April 02, 2026
Crime|World
Files show British prime minister was warned of 'reputational risk' in appointing Mandelson
Documents released by the British government show officials believed there was a “reputational risk” in appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.S. ambassador because of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
March 11, 2026
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War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree
The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has fueled a disagreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer
March 03, 2026
Election
How a working-class plumber threw a wrench in Starmer’s election plans
How a working-class plumber threw a wrench in Starmer’s election plans
February 27, 2026
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UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on power
Keir Starmer faces a key test as a special election threatens to deepen the UK Labour Party’s crisis and his own leadership troubles
February 25, 2026
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What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey Epstein
Influential British politician Peter Mandelson is under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office linked to his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
February 24, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Britain blocking use of air bases Trump says would be needed for strikes on Iran, UK media reports
Britain blocking use of air bases Trump says would be needed for strikes on Iran, UK media reports
February 20, 2026
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Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’
Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’
February 12, 2026
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‘Not prepared to walk away’: Starmer defends premiership as UK government reels from Epstein fallout
‘Not prepared to walk away’: Starmer defends premiership as UK government reels from Epstein fallout
February 09, 2026
Crime|Europe
UK PM’s chief of staff resigns over Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador despite Epstein links
UK PM’s chief of staff resigns over Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador despite Epstein links
February 08, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK's Starmer didn't know Jeffrey Epstein. But the prime minister's job is under threat
Keir Starmer never met Jeffrey Epstein
February 05, 2026
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?
Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?
February 03, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
UK will release files about Mandelson's ambassador appointment as anger mounts over Epstein
The British government has agreed to release documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S. despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein
February 04, 2026
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UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, aiming to improve relations with Beijing amid tensions with the United States
January 27, 2026
Election|Europe|World
Row erupts within UK's governing Labour Party after popular mayor blocked from upcoming election
A row has erupted within Britain's Labour Party after Manchester's mayor, Andy Burnham, was blocked from running in a special election
January 25, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Trump heaps praise on UK troops following furor over Afghanistan comments
U.S. President Donald Trump has heaped praise on British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan
January 24, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Opponents protest against China's planned UK 'mega embassy' as decision deadline loons
Britain’s main opposition leader has joined a protest against China’s planned new embassy in London
January 17, 2026
Europe|Political|World
The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash
The British government has scaled back plans for mandatory digital ID cards, initially proposed as a way of helping control immigration
January 14, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right
The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right
December 23, 2025
Europe|World
Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security
British, French and German leaders met in London with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of European support for Kyiv at what they called a “critical moment” in the U.S.-led effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine
December 08, 2025
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UK's Starmer says he is proud of budget and public was not misled
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he was proud of last week's budget, defending not only what he described as the "fair
November 30, 2025
Business|Economy|World
UK tax hikes to placate bond markets likely to be costly for Reeves
Rachel Reeves may have placated the bond market with her budget on Wednesday but higher taxes for Britons on everything from milkshakes to
November 26, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political|World
UK to move with EU on Russian frozen assets, Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday told a Coalition of the Willing meeting that London was "ready to move" with the European Union on providing financial support to
November 25, 2025
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UK's Rachel Reeves nears moment of truth with tax-heavy budget
"We won't have to do a budget like this ever again," Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves declared a year ago, insisting she had restored stability to
November 25, 2025
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Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growth
Britain’s Labour Party government is set to deliver a high-stakes budget aimed at fixing public finances and boosting economic growth
November 25, 2025
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UK's Starmer to go to China at the end of January, Sky News says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit China at the end of January, Sky News reported on Thursday, in what would be the first visit to the country by a British leader in
November 20, 2025
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UK asylum reforms spark backlash within Labour Party, support from rivals
The British government plans to tighten its asylum system, sparking resistance within its own party
November 17, 2025
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UK's Reeves abandons plans to raise income tax rates, roiling markets
British finance minister Rachel Reeves has no plans to raise income tax rates in this month's budget due to improved fiscal
November 13, 2025
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UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens
On the eve of a visit to London by U.S.
November 12, 2025
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UK's Starmer says any attack on cabinet members is 'completely unacceptable'
LONDON -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that any attack on members of his cabinet was "completely unacceptable", suggesting he was not behind newspaper reports that his allies
November 12, 2025
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UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer distanced himself on Wednesday from a briefing by unnamed allies that he would fight any leadership bid,
November 12, 2025
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How could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was battling to maintain his authority over his party on Wednesday after one of his most senior ministers criticised the "toxic" culture in his
November 12, 2025