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Starmer says UK will recognise Palestinian state if no Gaza ceasefire

The situation in Gaza has drawn a wave of international criticism over Israel's conduct in the 21-month war, especially as images of emaciated Palestinian children in the territory emerged and hunger deaths began to circulate widely.

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Trump says Gaza suffering 'real starvation' and pledges US food hubs

Trump’s comments seemed to result from the images in recent days of the worsening hunger crisis in Gaza and were more urgent than the resigned message he had about the 21-month Israel-Hamas war last week, when ceasefire talks derailed.

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Russian attack on Kyiv injures eight as drone barrage continues

A Russian air strike on Kyiv injured at least eight people, including a child. The blast damaged buildings and cars, but no fires broke out. Ukraine also reported 153 combat engagements along the front lines.

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Trump and Starmer discuss Ukraine and Gaza during meeting in Scotland

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with US President Donald Trump on Monday at the American leader's golf resort in Scotland, where they discussed the 'desperate situation' in Gaza and ending the war in Ukraine.

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Ex-UK Labour leader Corbyn says he's starting a new left-wing party

Corbyn led Labour to election defeats in 2017 and 2019, but the veteran socialist campaigner remains popular with many grassroots supporters.

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Germany and UK sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty

UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation.

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UK to lower voting age to 16 in England and Northern Ireland

If passed, the proposed changes would bring the voting age to 16 across the whole of the UK and in line with Scotland and Wales, where 16-year-olds can already vote.

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UK Treasury chief will slash financial red tape to boost investment

Reeves set out the changes in her annual Mansion House speech to finance bigwigs in London, saying she was “rolling back regulation that has gone too far in seeking to eliminate risk”.

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UK and France launch pilot scheme to further deter Channel crossings

France will accept the returned migrants in exchange for the UK taking in an equal number of asylum seekers who have family ties in Britain, the leaders of the two countries announced on Thursday.

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UK and France to unveil 'one in, one out' migrant boat deal

The deal, if agreed, would initially allow up to 50 small boat arrivals to be returned to France weekly.

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France and the UK can 'save Europe' by working together, Macron says

Macron’s three-day trip is the first state visit to the UK by a European Union head of state since Brexit and a symbol of the British government's desire to reset relations with the bloc after its withdrawal from the EU in 2020.

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France's Macron visits UK with migration, Ukraine topping the agenda

The French leader is set to arrive in Britain on Tuesday for a three-day state visit blending political talks and royal ceremony.

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Glastonbury controversy: Police investigate Kneecap and Bob Vylan sets

Musicians making headlines for their politics isn't new, but this year’s Glastonbury featured two sets by Kneecap and Bob Vylan that riled politicians – including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Police are investigating both concerts.

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Keir Starmer vs Kneecap: Will the band still perform at Glastonbury?

Controversial Belfast rap trio Kneecap responded as British PM Keir Starmer and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch call for a ban of their upcoming Glastonbury set. Will their comments lead to a last-minute cancellation of the band's set this weekend?

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Britain’s spy agency appoints first female chief in 116-year history

Blaise Metreweli, a Cambridge graduate who has worked in the intelligence service since 1999, will become the organisation's 18th leader.

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European leaders urge immediate de-escalation between Israel and Iran

The military attacks between Israel and Iran have caused alarm across Europe, with leaders calling on both parties to immediately de-escalate.

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UK to build 12 new submarines and six new munition factories

The British government on Monday endorsed 62 recommendations made in an externally-led Strategic Defence Review.

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Celebrities urge UK PM Keir Starmer to 'end UK complicity' in Gaza

More than 300 public figures are calling on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to "end the UK's complicity" in Gaza. The open letter states: “You can’t call it ‘intolerable’, yet do nothing.”

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Third man charged over fires at homes linked to UK PM Keir Starmer

Police have charged 34-year-old Ukrainian national Petro Pochynok with arson with intent to endanger life over the series of fires in London.

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EU and UK reach fishing and defence deals hours before first summit

Talks between the two sides went down to the wire as the EU stuck to its stance that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed and Prime Minister Starmer faces political headwinds at home.