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Members of the Green Party celebrate a win in Bellingham in south London on May 9. Photo: EPA
Britain

Turning over a new leaf: why UK’s green mandate is a win for Asia

The Green Party’s record-breaking gains in UK council elections are a sign voters are taking climate change seriously, analysts say.

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Britain

‘King of the North’ takes first step to challenge UK’s Starmer

Britain

UK health minister quits, calls for leadership contest to oust PM Starmer

Britain

UK PM’s biggest political challenge overshadows King’s speech

According to reports, Health Minister Wes Streeting was preparing to resign as early as Thursday to challenge Starmer.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer walks through the Central Lobby of the Houses of Parliament in London to the House of Lords to hear the King’s Speech on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Who could replace Starmer as UK prime minister?

As rebellion reaches a fever pitch, here’s some names in the frame if Keir Starmer is forced out.

Britain

UK’s Starmer to ‘get on with governing’, defies calls to quit

At a meeting of his cabinet, there was no official move to trigger a leadership contest even as three junior ministers quit.

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Britain

Starmer is fighting to stay in power. Here’s what could happen

Unlike the Conservative Party, which has a history of getting rid of leaders, Labour does not have that muscle memory. Could that change soon?

Larry the cat outside No 10 Downing Street in London. While the 'Chief Mouser' remains a permanent fixture, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s own future is in doubt. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK’s Starmer under renewed pressure to quit as revolt grows

Home secretary and deputy PM reportedly join calls for a leadership transition as several aides resign.

Britain

Ex-minister tells UK cabinet to boot Starmer or she’ll challenge him herself

Catherine West’s ultimatum comes amid calls for his resignation after Labour’s crushing defeat in local elections.

Britain

UK PM Starmer won’t ‘walk away’ after local election drubbing

Nigel Farage, whose Reform UK gained more seats, said the results so ‌far ‌represented a ‘truly historic shift in British politics’.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife arrive at a polling station in London on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
European Union

UK eyes joining EU’s €90 billion loan to Ukraine

Discussions at a summit in Armenia are a further sign of deepening European defence ties under rising US pressure.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday. Photo: dpa
France

2 dead after boat runs aground in France in failed crossing to UK

The vessel carried 82 people but ran aground with 65 on board after a French gendarmerie vessel rescued 17.

Britain

UK PM says some pro-Palestinian marches could be banned, cites intifada chants

His comments come after two Jewish men were stabbed in the north London suburb of Golders Green by a Somalia-born British man.

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King Charles wins praise for deft handling of Trump on US state visit

The British monarch delivered a diplomatic masterclass on the trip, mixing praise for his host with subtle criticism.

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US President Donald Trump welcomes King Charles to the White House for a state dinner on Tuesday. Photo: TNS
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Why King Charles’ ‘Trump bell’ gift amuses Chinese internet users

The king’s present – which came just days after the third assassination attempt on Trump – is a Chinese homophone for ‘attending the dying’.

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King Charles gives a state dinner speech at the White House on April 28, with the ship’s bell bearing the inscription “Trump 1944” to his right. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

‘You’d be speaking French’: UK king flips script on Trump at state dinner

In a sharp reply to Trump’s ‘speaking German’ jibes, King Charles uses colonial history to defend the UK’s role in the special relationship.

Britain

UK PM Starmer avoids parliament probe over Epstein associate Peter Mandelson

The scandal over the controversial appointment of Mandelson as envoy to the US has plagued Starmer’s government for months.

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King Charles promotes US-UK bond before Congress at a time of deep divisions

British monarch urges US to reject isolationism in a landmark speech during a state visit aimed at repairing ties.

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US Vice-President J.D. Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson applaud King Charles before his address to a joint session of Congress. Photo: AFP
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UK king begins historic US state visit shadowed by transatlantic tensions

The monarch’s four-day visit comes as relations remain strained between Donald Trump and the UK government.

Britain

UK PM Starmer faces vote on possible probe over Mandelson

Starmer’s Labour Party has ‌a large majority in parliament and could vote down the launch of an inquiry.

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King Charles III

King Charles’ state visit to US to go on as planned after shooting

King Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, are due to arrive on Monday for a four-day state visit.

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US President Donald Trump and King Charles during Trump’s state visit to Britain last September. Photo: AFP
Britain

Argentina again calls for UK talks on Falklands, US confirms neutrality

Earlier, a leaked Pentagon email had set out options for the US to punish Nato allies for refusing to join US-Israeli strikes against Iran.

US President Donald Trump greets Argentina’s President Javier Milei at the White House in October. Photo: AP
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Trump says King Charles’ visit could ‘absolutely’ repair US-UK ties

The monarch’s landmark visit comes as the Iran war, Epstein scandal and other issues test the US-UK alliance.

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Britain

UK PM insists he won’t resign over Mandelson scandal

Starmer’s remarks in parliament came as he faced fresh calls to step down over his admitted error of judgment in appointing Mandelson.

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Britain

Ex-official says he felt pressure from UK PM’s office to approve Mandelson

The statement by Olly Robbins, the foreign ministry’s ex-top official, comes as the Mandelson row continues to put pressure on Keir ⁠Starmer.

Former Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office boss Olly Robbins appears before the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Houses of Parliament in London on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Britain

Starmer admits mistake appointing Epstein’s friend as ambassador as leadership teeters

UK prime minister, under pressure to resign by opponents, says officials did not tell him about Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaving 10 Downing Street for a showdown in Parliament. Photo: AP
Japan

‘Dragon Ball’ diplomacy: Japan’s Takaichi builds rapport with personal touches

Japan’s first female prime minister uses expressive gestures, thoughtful gifts and music to connect with foreign leaders.

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Britain

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson saga leaves UK leader fighting for his job

The British PM will address Parliament to defend his job amid growing calls to resign over the Mandelson scandal.

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