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Today: May 17, 2026
Today: May 17, 2026

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UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds

In the Labour stronghold of Hackney in east London, human rights lawyer Nadeshda Jayakody is one of many voters switching to the Green

UK's left-wing Greens seek to topple Labour's London strongholds
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government could ban pro-Palestinian marches in some

UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches
Europe|Travel|US|World

King Charles promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress amid Iran tensions

Britain's King Charles told the U.S.

King Charles promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress amid Iran tensions
World

The Latest: King Charles visits Washington with hopes of restoring the US-UK relationship

King Charles III will embrace some of Washington’s most formal ceremonial trappings as he tries to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment

The Latest: King Charles visits Washington with hopes of restoring the US-UK relationship
Europe|Political|World

Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has avoided a parliamentary inquiry over appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington

Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure
Business|Europe|Political|World

Ex-aide backs UK's Starmer over Mandelson appointment

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's one-time closest aide, Morgan McSweeney, backed his former boss on Tuesday by

Ex-aide backs UK's Starmer over Mandelson appointment
Europe|Political|World

Trump tells Reuters he will discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles

U.S.

Trump tells Reuters he will discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles
Crime|Europe|World

UK's Starmer worried by foreign-backed proxy attacks in Britain

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he was "increasingly concerned" about a growing use of proxies by foreign states to carry out attacks in Britain,

UK's Starmer worried by foreign-backed proxy attacks in Britain
Business|Economy|Political|World

Mandelson scandal shatters UK PM Starmer's promise of stable government

Prime Minister Keir Starmer came to power on a promise to govern Britain efficiently after years of political

Mandelson scandal shatters UK PM Starmer's promise of stable government
Business|Europe|World

Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador

The former civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelson’s appointment as U.K. ambassador to Washington says he felt pressure from the prime minister's office to rush through the appointment despite security concerns

Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador but resists calls to resign

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledges he made a mistake appointing Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington

Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador but resists calls to resign
Business|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer orders review into security concerns from Mandelson's time in office

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said he had asked the group overseeing security standards across government to examine any security concerns raised during

UK's Starmer orders review into security concerns from Mandelson's time in office
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK's Lammy signals support for PM Starmer over latest Mandelson row

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy signalled his support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday over the ongoing row about the decision to appoint Peter

UK's Lammy signals support for PM Starmer over latest Mandelson row
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has no plans to resign over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington, despite Mandelson failing security checks

Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat

More than two dozen ships sanctioned for being part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet have passed through UK waters since Prime Minister

At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should pivot to focusing

UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday there was still a lot of work to do to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, speaking during

'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S.

Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said the Iran war must become a turning point for Britain after two decades of crises, and he promised to

UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that he discussed military capabilities and the logistics of moving vessels though the Strait of Hormuz when he spoke to

UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait

UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz

Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions on what President Emmanuel

UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism

UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism
Business|Europe|Travel|World

UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support

Britain has put its plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on hold after the U.S. administration withdrew support for the deal

UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support
Economy|Europe|Political|World

A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the U.K.’s naval capabilities

A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth
Crime|World

Files show British prime minister was warned of 'reputational risk' in appointing Mandelson

Documents released by the British government show officials believed there was a “reputational risk” in appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.S. ambassador because of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Files show British prime minister was warned of 'reputational risk' in appointing Mandelson
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree

The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has fueled a disagreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

War with Iran strains the US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree
Election

How a working-class plumber threw a wrench in Starmer’s election plans

How a working-class plumber threw a wrench in Starmer’s election plans

How a working-class plumber threw a wrench in Starmer’s election plans
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on power

Keir Starmer faces a key test as a special election threatens to deepen the UK Labour Party’s crisis and his own leadership troubles

UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on power
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey Epstein

Influential British politician Peter Mandelson is under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office linked to his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey Epstein
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Britain blocking use of air bases Trump says would be needed for strikes on Iran, UK media reports

Britain blocking use of air bases Trump says would be needed for strikes on Iran, UK media reports

Britain blocking use of air bases Trump says would be needed for strikes on Iran, UK media reports
Arts|Economy|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’

Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’

Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’
Americas|Crime|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

‘Not prepared to walk away’: Starmer defends premiership as UK government reels from Epstein fallout

‘Not prepared to walk away’: Starmer defends premiership as UK government reels from Epstein fallout

‘Not prepared to walk away’: Starmer defends premiership as UK government reels from Epstein fallout
Crime|Europe

UK PM’s chief of staff resigns over Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador despite Epstein links

UK PM’s chief of staff resigns over Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador despite Epstein links

UK PM’s chief of staff resigns over Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador despite Epstein links
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer didn't know Jeffrey Epstein. But the prime minister's job is under threat

Keir Starmer never met Jeffrey Epstein

UK's Starmer didn't know Jeffrey Epstein. But the prime minister's job is under threat
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?

Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?

Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK will release files about Mandelson's ambassador appointment as anger mounts over Epstein

The British government has agreed to release documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S. despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

UK will release files about Mandelson's ambassador appointment as anger mounts over Epstein
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, aiming to improve relations with Beijing amid tensions with the United States

UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump
Election|Europe|World

Row erupts within UK's governing Labour Party after popular mayor blocked from upcoming election

A row has erupted within Britain's Labour Party after Manchester's mayor, Andy Burnham, was blocked from running in a special election

Row erupts within UK's governing Labour Party after popular mayor blocked from upcoming election
Europe|Political|World

Trump heaps praise on UK troops following furor over Afghanistan comments

U.S. President Donald Trump has heaped praise on British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan

Trump heaps praise on UK troops following furor over Afghanistan comments
Europe|Political|World

Opponents protest against China's planned UK 'mega embassy' as decision deadline loons

Britain’s main opposition leader has joined a protest against China’s planned new embassy in London

Opponents protest against China's planned UK 'mega embassy' as decision deadline loons
Europe|Political|World

The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash

The British government has scaled back plans for mandatory digital ID cards, initially proposed as a way of helping control immigration

The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash
Crime|Europe|Political|World

The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right

The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right

The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right
Europe|World

Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security

British, French and German leaders met in London with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of European support for Kyiv at what they called a “critical moment” in the U.S.-led effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine

Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK's Starmer says he is proud of budget and public was not misled

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he was proud of last week's budget, defending not only what he described as the "fair

UK's Starmer says he is proud of budget and public was not misled
Business|Economy|World

UK tax hikes to placate bond markets likely to be costly for Reeves

Rachel Reeves may have placated the bond market with her budget on Wednesday but higher taxes for Britons on everything from milkshakes to

UK tax hikes to placate bond markets likely to be costly for Reeves
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK to move with EU on Russian frozen assets, Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday told a Coalition of the Willing meeting that London was "ready to move" with the European Union on providing financial support to

UK to move with EU on Russian frozen assets, Starmer says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK's Rachel Reeves nears moment of truth with tax-heavy budget

"We won't have to do a budget like this ever again," Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves declared a year ago, insisting she had restored stability to

UK's Rachel Reeves nears moment of truth with tax-heavy budget
Business|Economy|Political|World

Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growth

Britain’s Labour Party government is set to deliver a high-stakes budget aimed at fixing public finances and boosting economic growth

Britain's unpopular government prepares a high-stakes budget and hopes for growth