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Greenland
UK and Germany discuss Nato forces in Greenland to calm US threat
Trump’s focus on taking over the self-governing Arctic island has intensified following the recent US raid to capture Venezuela’s Maduro.
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Elon Musk
Elon Musk to open source X algorithm in 7 days amid global scrutiny
11 Jan 2026 - 1:46PM
Britain
Musk blasts ‘prison island’ UK in showdown over Grok AI sexual images
11 Jan 2026 - 10:25AM
Britain
Will X be banned in the UK? Elon Musk hits back at shutdown warnings
Despite an outcry over AI abuse images, Musk called the warnings ‘censorship’ and reposted threats to sanction Britain if X is blocked.
10 Jan 2026 - 9:41AM
Ukraine war
Ukraine’s allies agree to ‘robust’ security guarantees in push to end war
UK and France could deploy troops on Ukrainian territory after a ceasefire, but a big question mark hangs over Russia’s response.
7 Jan 2026 - 7:20PM
Britain
Mobile seizure powers launch in UK crackdown on people smugglers
New UK laws allow officers to seize SIM cards and mobiles to gather intelligence on smuggling operators.
5 Jan 2026 - 11:37AM
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Britain
UK’s Starmer says ousting him would lead to chaos, far-right government
Instability ‘would gift Nigel Farage’, the PM said, referring to the right-wing Reform UK leader who currently tops opinion polls.
5 Jan 2026 - 2:46AM
Islamic State
Britain, France bombed suspected Isis arms dump in Syria: UK defence ministry
Intelligence analysis identified an underground facility believed to contain weapons and explosives in mountains near Palmyra, the UK said.
4 Jan 2026 - 1:38PM
Britain
Actor Idris Elba, ice legends Torvill and Dean recognised in UK honours
New Year UK honours are awarded for contributions in areas such as government, academia, the arts and sports.
30 Dec 2025 - 12:22PM
Egypt
Starmer under fire for activist’s return from Egypt as old posts resurface
Prime minister faces criticism from Jewish groups and Britain’s opposition over Alaa Abdel-Fattah’s return to the UK.
29 Dec 2025 - 10:31AM
Ukraine war
Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine, Gaza and new UK ambassador in call
Leaders spoke about issues of mutual interest in the pre-Christmas phone call, according to Downing Street.
22 Dec 2025 - 12:14PM
Britain
Starmer pressured to intercept Andrew Tate in Dubai over UK rape charges
The self-described misogynist will appear at a Dubai boxing match this weekend, while facing civil action in the UK from four women alleging assault and rape.
20 Dec 2025 - 7:13PM
Accidents and disasters in China
How will Jimmy Lai’s conviction affect China-UK ties, Starmer’s planned visit?
Outcome of ex-media tycoon’s Hong Kong trial poses stern test for Labour government’s balancing act with Beijing, observers say.
17 Dec 2025 - 11:17PM
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Britain
‘Big step forward’: UK rejoins Erasmus exchange programme in post-Brexit reset
After a five-year absence, the UK returns to the EU study abroad scheme, with 100,000 people estimated to benefit in the first year alone.
17 Dec 2025 - 7:11PM
Britain
UK spy and military chiefs give threat assessment in ‘age of uncertainty’
Head of MI6 says ‘we are now operating in a space between peace and war’, as defence chief urges ‘whole nation’ prepare for evolving threats.
16 Dec 2025 - 2:18PM
Australia
World leaders express horror at Bondi Beach attack as vigils held for victims
Israel’s Herzog condemned the ‘cruel attack on Jews’ by ‘terrorists’; Trump branded the shooting that killed 15 people ‘purely antisemitic’.
15 Dec 2025 - 6:28AM
Britain
UK ‘super flu’ crisis and doctors’ strike spark ‘worst-case’ Christmas fears
Flu cases hit record highs with a 55 per cent weekly jump as the NHS faces a planned doctors’ strike next week.
12 Dec 2025 - 7:20PM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine sends US a revised peace plan as Trump blasts European allies
US president says ‘pretty strong words’ were used in his discussion with leaders from the UK, France and Germany.
11 Dec 2025 - 2:10PM
Ukraine war
Member of UK armed forces killed in Ukraine ‘accident’, Britain says
It marked the first time a member of the UK military had been killed in Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
10 Dec 2025 - 1:28PM
Ukraine war
European allies back Ukraine’s Zelensky after Trump criticism
Ukrainian president met leaders in London and Brussels, declaring that ceding territory to Russia - a central point of the US proposal - was impossible.
9 Dec 2025 - 9:16AM
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Britain
‘Follow me’: UK’s Starmer launches TikTok account despite security ban
Prime minister’s office insists ‘security mitigations’ are in place as he turns to the popular Chinese-owned app for greater outreach.
9 Dec 2025 - 2:38PM
China-EU relations
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In reaching out to China, European states can’t keep acting alone
The idea of an autonomous bloc engaging Beijing from a position of strength and independence collapses when its toothless leaders visit.
8 Dec 2025 - 9:06PM
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Britain
UK’s bold defence plans face doubt over funding as security challenges rise
Military chiefs worry the UK will have to scale back its defence ambitions amid concerns about what the country can afford.
8 Dec 2025 - 2:39PM
Britain
Collapsed UK China spy case due to ‘shambolic’ failures, not conspiracy: inquiry
The spy case against two British men collapsed as the UK failed to deem Beijing a threat, prompting cover-up speculation just before their trial.
3 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
Ukraine war
Zelensky reinforces European support as he eyes Trump talks on US deal
Ukrainian president met Macron in Paris to sound out allies on the US blueprint for peace, which was drafted without input from Kyiv or Europe.
2 Dec 2025 - 3:04PM
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Europe’s refugee crisis
Illegal migrants to UK face clothing and mouth searches for phones, SIM cards
The Home Office says the new powers are needed to gather intelligence quickly on criminal gangs suspected of smuggling migrants.
2 Dec 2025 - 10:39AM
Britain
Head of UK financial watchdog quits after early leak of Rachel Reeves’ budget
Richard Hughes said he wanted to help the Office for Budget Responsibility recover from the lapse, which is linked to leadership failures.
2 Dec 2025 - 3:39AM
King Charles III
UK’s King Charles to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years
Frank-Walter Steinmeier will land in England on Wednesday. The last German state visit was in 1998 when Queen Elizabeth hosted Roman Herzog.
2 Dec 2025 - 3:37AM
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