Keir Starmer
Netanyahu in Washington, Starmer fumbles again - December 29, 2025
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Britain was briefed on Alaa Abd El-Fattah's incitement to violence, Egyptian news presenter claims
'Frustrations of a young man': Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologizes for some of his controversial comments
Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida amid Russian strikes on Ukraine
UK government 'delighted' to bring activist to Britain who called to kill Zionists and whites
Jewish Leadership Council said on Saturday that it was appalled by the welcome received by El-Fattah, which it felt contradicted Starmer's previous promises to root out antisemitism in the country.
Britain names Christian Turner as ambassador to the US
The appointment of a career diplomat to the high-profile post represents a shift in strategy from Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Germany sees reality: Why a Palestinian state is no longer realistic - opinion
After the October 7 massacre, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz now rejects the idea of a two-state solution.
Member of UK armed forces killed in accident in Ukraine, Britain says
The accident occured on Tuesday, while observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability, away from the front lines.
'A just and lasting peace': Pope Leo calls for dialogue after meeting Ukraine's Zelensky
The pope's comments echo Zelensky's frequent demands for a "just" peace as the Ukrainian leader tries to ensure that any agreement to end Russia's war in Ukraine is balanced.
UK's Starmer urges caution as Ukraine moves toward US-backed peace plan
United Kingdom Prime Minister Kier Starmer commented that he hopes the latest agreement between Ukraine and the US will be based on the Geneva agreement.
UK to build its first mini nuclear power station in north Wales, angering Washington
The US had been pushing for US energy firm Westinghouse to lead a large-scale project in Wylfa, but Britain opted for the British-built SMR on the island in Wales.
BBC apologizes to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim
Lawyers for the US president threatened on Sunday to sue the BBC for damages of up to $1 billion unless it withdrew the "Panorama" news program, which doctored a trump speech on January 6, 2021.
UK's Starmer tells BBC to get 'house in order' after Trump legal threat
Donald Trump said he had an "obligation" to sue the broadcaster for misrepresenting his comments and "causing overwhelming reputational and financial harm."
UK police say train knife attack not terrorist incident, two arrested
Defense Minister John Healey told Sky News on Sunday that there did not appear to be a wider threat to the public after the incident on the London-bound train.
Turkey signs deal with Britain to buy 20 Eurofighter jets, UK says
The deal comes as Turkey seeks to leverage advanced warplanes to rival enemies, its biggest of which is Israel.
