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Trump’s Falkland Islands Remarks Trigger New Diplomatic Tension With Britain
US President Donald Trump prompted friction with London after comments concerning sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, adding strain to the transatlantic relationship over a longstanding territorial dispute.
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Andy Burnham Holds First Call With Donald Trump as UK Prime Minister
Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed international security, the Strait of Hormuz and global trade with Donald Trump in his first official telephone conversation since taking office.
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Merz Rebukes AfD Expansion in Saxony-Anhalt
Opposition leader Friedrich Merz criticized Alice Weidel’s migration policies following the far-right party's surge in the Saxony-Anhalt state election.
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UK Defence Figures Push for 3% Spending Target Amid Falklands Concerns
Senior Labour figures are urging the government to commit 3% of national income to defence amid concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump could support renewed Argentine claims over the Falkland Islands.
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Donald Trump: "I'm Glad Harry and Meghan Left the United States"
The U.S. president said he was pleased by Harry and Meghan's departure, accused them of showing deep disrespect toward the Royal Family, and said he would not welcome them back.
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Reform UK Accepts £4 Million Donation From Cryptocurrency Billionaire Pardoned by Trump
Reform UK has received a £4 million donation from a cryptocurrency businessman previously pardoned by former US President Donald Trump, increasing scrutiny of the party’s financial links with American donors.
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Britain Expected to Avoid New US Tariffs Targeting European Union
The United Kingdom is expected to be spared a new round of tariffs being prepared by President Donald Trump against the European Union over penalties imposed on American technology companies under the bloc’s Digital Markets Act.
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UK Pushes Back After Trump Reopens Falkland Islands Sovereignty Dispute
The British government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Falkland Islanders’ right to self-determination after US President Donald Trump unexpectedly revived debate over the territory’s sovereignty.
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Seven Charged Over Vandalism at Donald Trump’s Turnberry Golf Resort in Scotland
Scottish prosecutors have charged seven people over extensive criminal damage at Donald Trump’s Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire, where political slogans including “Gaza is not four sale” were painted across the greens and clubhouse; a...
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CIA Chief Warned Russia Against Attacking NATO in Secret Moscow Mission
John Ratcliffe delivered the warning during an unusual visit to Moscow as U.S. intelligence assesses that Vladimir Putin may be increasingly willing to test NATO with cyberattacks, sabotage or other limited operations.
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Turnbull Warns AUKUS Could Leave Australia Without Promised Nuclear Submarines
The former Australian prime minister says U.S. production shortfalls and pressure on Britain's submarine industry threaten the plan, while all three AUKUS governments insist the programme remains on schedule.
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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods After Bilateral Trade Talks Collapse
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledges dollar-for-dollar retaliation starting September 8 after negotiations over twenty billion dollars in trade break down in Washington.
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Mandelson Epstein Case in Jeopardy as U.S. Files Stay Out of Reach
Scotland Yard's investigation remains active, but detectives may struggle to charge the former cabinet minister without original unredacted records from the United States, while the Justice Department says it has not refused cooperation.
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Bitcoin Surges Toward $80,000 as Short Squeeze and ETF Inflows Ignite Crypto Rally
Bitcoin touched $79,463 after a roughly 23% seven-day advance, while more than $4 billion in short positions were liquidated and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs drew about $1.6 billion through Thursday.
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UK Government Signals Willingness to Reconsider Digital Services Tax Amid US Tariff Threats
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government has indicated it could negotiate changes to the Digital Services Tax as President Donald Trump threatens retaliatory tariffs and presses Britain over its North Sea oil policies.
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Donald Trump Warns FIFA Against Ousting Gianni Infantino Amid Revolt by Global Football Leaders
The U.S. President publicly defended the embattled FIFA chief as major continental confederations demand accountability following a failed attempt to privatize World Cup commercial rights.
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Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Spread Beyond His Bones, Hunter Biden Says
The former president’s son described the advanced prostate cancer as painful and debilitating, while public details of his current condition remain limited.
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Trump-Era Policy Shifts Test the Boundaries of U.S. Institutions
A proposed presidential commemorative coin, the dismantling of federal education functions and a new addiction-drug trial illustrate how law, public health and government power are being recast.
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Trump Keeps Hegseth at Pentagon While Leaving Door Open for DeSantis
The president said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis could have a future role in his administration after his term ends, but ruled out replacing Pete Hegseth as defence secretary.
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US Says It Has Carried Out Heavy Strikes on Iran After Attempted Attacks on Its Forces
US Central Command said dozens of Iranian targets were hit after missiles were fired towards US forces in Jordan, while Iranian media reported civilian deaths on Qeshm island.
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Trump says Israel ‘would not survive’ without US
The US president’s remarks preceded a White House meeting that exposed differences over the pace and scope of further military action against Iran.
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FIFA’s Private-Investment Plan for World Cup Rights Draws European Revolt
Gianni Infantino’s proposed commercial subsidiary would seek up to 4.2 billion dollars from minority investors while FIFA says it would retain complete sporting control.
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War, Youth Revolt and the Global Struggle for Control
Escalating conflict around Iran is threatening energy routes and inflation as India faces a widening youth rebellion, Venezuela struggles through earthquake devastation, Britain decentralizes power and Washington opens another front in g...
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War, Power and the Rising Price of Political Decisions
Escalating United States-Iran hostilities are driving up household costs as Washington confronts disputes over politically targeted funding, experimental medicine, presidential construction projects and the changing channels of global di...
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UK Health Unions Warn of Staffing Pressures as Public and Private Pay Growth Diverges
Rockstar Games Faces Tribunal Claims From 23 Former Grand Theft Auto VI Developers
UK Treasury Faces Tighter Budget Constraints as Borrowing Costs and Pension Spending Rise
Prime Minister Andy Burnham Sets Out Ten-Year Plan for Greater Public Oversight of Utilities
UK Economy Grows 0.4% in July as Services and Technology Activity Strengthen
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Leaders Coordinate Push for UK Constitutional Change
Police Tighten Public-Order Measures After Anti-Immigration Protests in Dover and Portsmouth
UK Ministers Pressed for Answers After US Diplomat Accused of Child Abuse Images Leaves Britain
Jaguar Land Rover Pursues NATO Defense Contracts for Defender Vehicles
British Service Member Dies in Road Accident While Deployed in Ukraine
George Osborne Calls for Britain to Rejoin EU Customs Union
Anthropic Chief Dario Amodei Urges Faster UK Action on Advanced AI Risks
UK State Pension Set for 3.9% Rise Under Triple Lock
UK Labour Market Cools as Payrolled Employment Continues to Decline
Reform UK’s £72 Million in Donations Faces Scrutiny Under Proposed Retrospective Funding Rules
UK Doctors Warn Expanded Pharmacy First Scheme Could Put Patients at Risk
British Airlines Cut Short-Haul Capacity as Jet Fuel Costs Rise
UK News Publishers Forecast 40% Search Traffic Drop as AI Overviews Expand
Axel Springer Wins Approval for £575 Million Daily Telegraph Acquisition
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Opposes Heathrow Third Runway Over Climate Targets
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Leaders Hold Summit Seeking Greater Autonomy
UK Energy Price Cap Set to Rise to £1,723 in October
UK Treasury Warns Middle East Conflict Is Threatening Economic Growth
Labour Moves to Retrospectively Cap Overseas Political Donations After Reform UK Funding Surge
HMRC Warns Nearly Seven Million Adults Are Unclear About State Pension Entitlements
UK Parliament Passes Sovereign Grant Reform Before Conference Recess
British Rail Passengers Gain Automatic Right to Switch Operators During Disruptions
Burnham Hosts Downing Street Business Summit as UK Fiscal Pressure Builds
Labour Government Moves to Challenge £72 Million in Reform UK Crypto Donations
UK Advertising Industry Warns Wider Junk Food Rules Could Put £1 Billion in Media Spending at Risk
Cornwall Opens Devolution Talks With UK Government Over Transport and Local Services
UK Parliament Considers Sovereign Grant Reform Setting Royal Funding at £99.9 Million
Trades Union Congress Calls for Income-Based Energy Tariff Funded by Higher Bank Levy
UK Prime Minister Rejects Second Scottish Independence Referendum
House of Lords Begins Scrutiny of Bill to Lower UK Voting Age to 16
Anthropic Says Claude Was Exploited in Weapons-Related and State-Linked Cyber Activity
Institute of Directors Urges UK Government to Avoid Business Tax Increases in Autumn Budget
Rising Gilt Yields Cut UK Fiscal Headroom to About £13 Billion Ahead of Budget
UK Economy Grows 0.4% in July as Services and Technology Activity Strengthen
UK Government Promises Clearer Student Loan Guidance After Repayment Backlash
Charities Warn Unpaid Carers May Die Before Receiving Government Compensation
Dover Unrest Prompts Review of UK Counter-Extremism Strategy
Celtic Summit Leaders Reassert Right to Pursue Independence From UK
NHS Records Busiest Summer on Record Amid Severe Heatwaves
Harrods Faces Potential £150 Million Compensation Bill Over Al Fayed Abuse Claims
UK Parliament Opens Debate on Landmark Assisted Dying Legislation
Metropolitan Police Investigate Reform UK Over Alleged Foreign Electoral Donations
UK Economy Expands 0.4% in July as AI Investment Boosts Activity
Bank of England Signals Caution on Rates as Inflation Pressures Persist
Tesco Alerts Police After Scammers Use Its Branding in AI-Generated Fraud
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