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Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah in Cairo, Egypt in 2014. Fattah’s mother, Laila Soueif, has ended a 10-month hunger strike protesting against her son’s imprisonment. Photo: EPA
Britain

Mother of jailed Egyptian-UK activist ends 10-month hunger strike, family says

Laila Soueif was protesting against the continued imprisonment of her son Alaa Abdel Fattah, who is accused of ‘spreading false news’.

Donald Trump

Trump’s unprecedented second state visit to UK confirmed for September

Britain

Starmer promised to boost UK living standards. A year on, not much has changed

Britain

UK and France seal ‘one in, one out’ deal to return migrants arriving on boats

Asylum seekers crossing the English Channel to the UK will be exchanged for migrants with British ties that have entered France.

A group of migrants on an inflatable dinghy leave the coast of northern France in an attempt to cross the English Channel to reach Britain on July 2. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK and France to declare ‘coordinated’ nuclear deterrent

Both countries will jointly respond to any ‘extreme threat to Europe’, as they reboot their defence ties with a focus on missile development.

China-EU relations

UK and France must end dependency on US and China, Macron says

State visit marks symbolic reset in UK-France relations, signaling a post-Brexit thaw.

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France

King Charles hosts France’s Macron in first European state visit since Brexit

The countries hope to ‘reset’ post-Brexit relations, addressing issues like English Channel migrant crossings and a proposed Ukraine security force amid royal fanfare.

President of France, Emmanuel Macron and King Charles speak in Windsor, England on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Prince William, PM Keir Starmer mark 20th anniversary of London 7/7 attacks

The suicide bombings by British men inspired by al-Qaeda were the deadliest attack on the UK capital since WWII, killing 52 and wounding 770.

Britain

UK PM backs his finance minister after tears in parliament

Rachel Reeves’ tears a ‘personal matter’, spokesperson says amid speculation about her future.

Britain

Glastonbury fallout: UK police probe Bob Vylan’s chants as US revokes visas

Police probing ‘public order incident’ after punk rap duo’s set included chants against the Israeli military.

Bob Vylan performing on Saturday. Photo: PA via AP
Britain

‘Give Farage a chance,’ Rod Stewart urges UK ahead of Glastonbury return

The 80-year-old singer said he almost cancelled his ‘World Cup final’ because of a bad bout of flu.

Rod Stewart performs at Shoreline Amphitheatre in California. Photo: TNS
Britain

UK’s Starmer offers concessions on welfare cuts to quell Labour revolt

Move aims to placate a rebellion of over 100 Labour lawmakers threatening a major blow to the government’s welfare bill.

Britain

King Charles to host Trump in second UK state visit later this year

This makes Trump the US president the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for two state visits by a British monarch.

Britain

UK to reintroduce nuclear weapon-capable aircraft under Nato

UK to purchase 12 F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons.

A US-made F-35A Lightning jet fighter at the International Paris Air Show. Photo: EPA-EFE
Donald Trump

Trump rattles Nato allies as he descends on summit

The US president refused to commit to the alliance’s mutual defence vow, as Washington warns it may shift focus to the threat from China.

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US President Donald Trump arrives at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport ahead of the Nato summit taking place in The Hague on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Britain

UK calls China’s power ‘an inescapable fact’, says freezing ties not an option

Chinese attempts to spy on and destabilise Britain have grown, but Beijing remains a vital economic partner, a government audit concludes.

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Ukraine war

King Charles welcomes Zelensky to Windsor Castle lunch

President Zelensky is in the UK to meet PM Keir Starmer and discuss his country’s defences and ways to increase pressure on Russia, ahead of this week’s Nato summit.

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Britain

Report exposes UK’s failure to confront ethnicity in ‘grooming gangs’

UK government apologises for failing to protect girls after a report found fears of racism meant authorities failed to act.

Britain’s Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. Photo: UK Parliament via AFP
Britain

UK appoints first woman to head MI6 spy service

Career intelligence officer Blaise Metreweli chosen as next MI6 chief, an appointment the UK prime minister called historic.

Sexual harassment and assault

UK to hold inquiry into ‘grooming gangs’ that abused thousands of girls

The scandal involving groups of mostly Pakistani men was thrust back into the spotlight after criticism from billionaire Elon Musk.

Britain

7 men in UK convicted in latest trial over ‘grooming gangs’ scandal

They were convicted after a trial involving 50 offences, including rape and indecency with a child, which occurred between 2001 and 2006.

The Eastwood area of Rotherham in northern England. A 2014 inquiry found at least 1,400 children were subjected to sexual exploitation in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Pentagon chief assures lawmakers on review of US-Britain-Australia pact

‘Congress will be involved’ in 30-day assessment of Aukus alliance formed to counter Beijing’s regional clout, defence secretary testifies.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fields questions during a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AP
Britain

Britain ready to implement US tariff deal, trade minister says

Trade chief Jonathan Reynolds said UK is hopeful for a proclamation from Trump to put the agreement into effect in the coming days.

India

1 survivor found in Air India flight AI171 crash that killed more than 240

Boeing-operated flight carried passengers from India, UK, Portugal, Canada. A 40-year-old British national survived.

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China-UK relations

UK vows due diligence on Chinese embassy in London amid security concerns

Trump has warned PM Starmer against letting China set up mega-embassy near UK’s key financial centres; plan revived following lobbying by Xi.

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Royal Mint Court, the site of the proposed new Chinese embassy in London. Photo: EPA-EFE
Britain

Solar panel ‘revolution’ planned for new homes, says UK

The government says new builds will also have low-carbon heating, like heat pumps, and high levels of energy efficiency, cutting bills and boosting nation’s energy security.

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Britain’s government wants all new homes to have solar panels. File photo: Reuters
Britain

UK’s defence overhaul puts focus on Nato, highlights China, Russia threats

Study describes China as ‘sophisticated and persistent challenge’, says Russia and China are increasing nuclear weapons in their stockpiles.

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Britain

Number of migrants reaching UK in small boats in single day hits 2025 high

UK defence secretary laments ‘shocking’ scenes as the overall number of migrant crossings so far this year passes 14,800.

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