In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: Trump
Read full article: In many ways, Brits admire the US. But as America hits 250, they say one man defines it: TrumpBritons are cool on America and baffled by President Donald Trump as the former colonies celebrate their 250th year of independence.
Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war
Read full article: Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran warPrime Minister Keir Starmer insists that Britainās support for Ukraine remains strong, despite the U.K. delaying some new sanctions on Russian oil.
British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the night
Read full article: British PM Starmer congratulates Arsenal as title celebrations go deep into the nightBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken time out from dealing with his own sticky political situation to congratulate his favorite soccer team Arsenal on winning the Premier League.
It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime minister
Read full article: It's official: Wes Streeting of the Labour Party wants to be Britain's next prime ministerWes Streeting's ambition to head the British government was one of the worst-kept secrets in U.K. politics.
UK health secretary resigns, setting up a potential Labour leadership challenge to Keir Starmer
Read full article: UK health secretary resigns, setting up a potential Labour leadership challenge to Keir StarmerEfforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have erupted into open rebellion within his party.
King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balance
Read full article: King Charles III lays out UK government agenda as Starmer's job hangs in the balanceKing Charles III has outlined the British government's legislative plans as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to stay in power.
The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UK
Read full article: The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UKU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival after a disastrous set of results in local elections for his Labour Party last week.
UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and several ministers quit
Read full article: UK's Starmer defiant as calls for his resignation grow and several ministers quitU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists he has no intention of resigning despite growing calls within his Labour Party for him to step down.
Starmer pledges to prove his doubters wrong but faces a wave of resignation calls
Read full article: Starmer pledges to prove his doubters wrong but faces a wave of resignation callsPrime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to prove his doubters wrong as he faces calls to step down after poor local election results for his Labour Party.
Britain's Starmer fights for his job as calls for his ouster grow after local election losses
Read full article: Britain's Starmer fights for his job as calls for his ouster grow after local election lossesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job after poor local election results for his Labour Party.
Starmer says he won't quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK
Read full article: Starmer says he won't quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UKPartial results from local elections in England show significant losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmerās Labour Party and gains for Reform UK.
British voters have spoken in local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership
Read full article: British voters have spoken in local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadershipBritish voters have cast ballots in local and regional elections that could determine the fate of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
ADL reports a sharp drop in US antisemitic incidents in 2025, driven by a steep fall on campuses
Read full article: ADL reports a sharp drop in US antisemitic incidents in 2025, driven by a steep fall on campusesThe number of antisemitic incidents in the United States tallied by the Anti-Defamation League declined by 33% in 2025 ā the first drop in five years ā due in large part to what the ADL said was a dramatic decrease of incidents on college campuses.
Counterterror police probe arson attack at a former London synagogue amid antisemitic attacks
Read full article: Counterterror police probe arson attack at a former London synagogue amid antisemitic attacksCounterterror police are investigating an arson attack at a former London synagogue as Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses a wave of antisemitic attacks causing fear in the Jewish community.
Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000
Read full article: Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000President Donald Trump said the U.S. is going to significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Germanyās leader Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back Americaās commitment to European security.
Starmer urges tougher action against Gaza protests in UK following antisemitic attacks
Read full article: Starmer urges tougher action against Gaza protests in UK following antisemitic attacksBritain's prime minister has warned tougher action is needed against certain chants at pro-Palestinian protests.
King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit
Read full article: King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visitPresident Donald Trump praised King Charles III after the monarch's state visit this week, which is being hailed in the U.K. as a diplomatic triumph.
UK raises national terror threat level after the stabbing of 2 Jewish men
Read full article: UK raises national terror threat level after the stabbing of 2 Jewish menThe British government has declared antisemitism in the U.K. an emergency and announced plans to spend millions on increasing security around Jewish sites.
Men accused of being approached by Russian contact to attack Starmer-linked assets in London
Read full article: Men accused of being approached by Russian contact to attack Starmer-linked assets in LondonA British court has heard that two men from Ukraine and a Romanian man were allegedly offered payment by a Russian-speaking contact to set fires last year to property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
King Charles III's charity celebrates 50 years of helping young people find work with a gala in NYC
Read full article: King Charles III's charity celebrates 50 years of helping young people find work with a gala in NYCWhile Charles and Queen Camilla made their first state visit to the U.S. since he became king, they also supported The Kingās Trust as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
The Latest: King Charles visits Washington with hopes of restoring the US-UK relationship
Read full article: The Latest: King Charles visits Washington with hopes of restoring the US-UK relationshipKing Charles III will embrace some of Washingtonās 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.
Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure
Read full article: Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressureU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has avoided a parliamentary inquiry over appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.
King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress
Read full article: King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and CongressKing Charles III has marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain with gratitude that the two countries united to build āone of the most consequential alliances in human history.ā.
King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
Read full article: King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationshipKing Charles III and Queen Camilla have made it to the White House on his first visit to the United States since he became king in 2022.
Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds
Read full article: Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bondsKing Charles III embarks on a state visit to the U.S. on Monday, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations.
UK and French governments sign a 3-year deal to curb migrant crossings in English Channel
Read full article: UK and French governments sign a 3-year deal to curb migrant crossings in English ChannelThe U.K. and French governments have signed a new multimillion-euro deal to reduce migrant crossings in the English Channel.
Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador
Read full article: Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassadorThe former civil servant behind the decision to approve Peter Mandelsonās 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.
UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue
Read full article: UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogueBritish police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a weekend arson attack on a synagogue in northwest London as Jewish leaders express concern about a wave of recent incidents targeting their community.
Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador but resists calls to resign
Read full article: Starmer admits mistake in appointing Mandelson as UK ambassador but resists calls to resignBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledges he made a mistake appointing Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington.
UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies
Read full article: UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxiesBritish police say they are investigating whether a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies.
Allies back Starmer as Mandelson and Epstein leave the UK leader fighting for his job
Read full article: Allies back Starmer as Mandelson and Epstein leave the UK leader fighting for his jobSenior Cabinet ministers are rallying around U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose leadership is under threat.
Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure builds
Read full article: Starmer rejects calls to resign over Mandelson appointment as pressure buildsBritish 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.
UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class
Read full article: UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance classAn inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation.
Hungarian election victor Magyar says heād speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine
Read full article: Hungarian election victor Magyar says heād speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in UkraineHungarian election winner PĆ©ter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact.
UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support
Read full article: UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws supportBritain has put its plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius on hold after the U.S. administration withdrew support for the deal.
Unsettled and uncertain: What the Iran war means around the world as US and Iran enter talks
Read full article: Unsettled and uncertain: What the Iran war means around the world as US and Iran enter talksThe long-term fallout of the war in Iran is only beginning to take shape, but this much is clear: The conflict has left the Middle East unsettled, alliances strained and the world facing uncertain shifts in the balance of economic and military power.
Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte
Read full article: Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader RuttePresident Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a private meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday.
Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks
Read full article: Wireless Festival canceled after UK bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarksThe British government has blocked the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from entering the U.K. as the controversy over his antisemitic statements led to calls for planned headline performances at a major music festival to be canceled.
Wireless Festival boss stands by Ye headlining concerts as sponsors pull out
Read full article: Wireless Festival boss stands by Ye headlining concerts as sponsors pull outAs sponsors pull out from Londonās Wireless Festival over headliner Ye, its organizer is standing by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London
Read full article: Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in LondonPressure is mounting for the American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer.
A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth
Read full article: A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and HegsethU.S. President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the U.K.ās naval capabilities.
No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region
Read full article: No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across regionThere has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack.
UK gathers more than 40 countries to press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: UK gathers more than 40 countries to press Iran to reopen the Strait of HormuzBritain has accused Iran of holding the global economy hostage as diplomats from over 40 countries discuss ways to press Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war, no direct criticism of NATO
Read full article: Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war, no direct criticism of NATOPresident Donald Trump sought to explain his rationale for the war against Iran in a primetime address Wednesday.
King Charles III to make a state visit to the US despite calls to cancel due to the Iran war
Read full article: King Charles III to make a state visit to the US despite calls to cancel due to the Iran warKing Charles III is going ahead with a state visit to the United States in April, despite calls for the ceremonial event to be called off due to U.S. President Donald Trumpās repeated criticism of the British government for failing to support the war in Iran.
Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties
Read full article: Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic tiesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made unannounced visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as Kyiv seeks to use its drone expertise to help Gulf Arab states blunt Iranās attacks while the war in the Middle East rages on.
Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England
Read full article: Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of EnglandSarah Mullally, a one-time cancer nurse who became a priest, was installed as archbishop of Canterbury.
UK police probe possible Iran link after Jewish charity ambulances set on fire
Read full article: UK police probe possible Iran link after Jewish charity ambulances set on firePolice in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime attack after four vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire.
Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus
Read full article: Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focusUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called Russia and Iran ābrothers in hatred.ā.
United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and Tehran
Read full article: United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and TehranExplosions are sounding in Dubai after the United Arab Emirates reopened its airspace following a brief closure amid incoming attacks from Iran.
Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years
Read full article: Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 yearsBritain is ending the centuries-old tradition of hereditary aristocrats sitting in Parliamentās House of Lords.
Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends
Read full article: Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war endsWhen it comes to the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has cycled from calls for āunconditional surrenderā to sounding amenable to an end state in which Iran trades one hard-line ayatollah for another.
Files show British prime minister was warned of 'reputational risk' in appointing Mandelson
Read full article: Files show British prime minister was warned of 'reputational risk' in appointing MandelsonDocuments released by the British government show officials believed there was a āreputational riskā in appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.S. ambassador because of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends
Read full article: Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war endsPresident Donald Trump says āsomeone from withinā the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the U.S.-Israel military campaign is completed.
Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil
Read full article: Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soilIf the adage āgeography is destinyā holds true, then Cyprus should be a prime candidate as its poster child.
Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East.
Britain says itās not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus
Read full article: Britain says itās not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in CyprusBritain says it is not at war, despite an Iranian-made drone strike on a U.K. base in Cyprus and a decision to let the U.S. use British bases during its conflict with Iran.
The Latest: Trump says Iran war could last weeks, US citizens in dozens of countries urged to leave
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says Iran war could last weeks, US citizens in dozens of countries urged to leaveThe war in the Middle East has spiraled further as Israel and the U.S. pounded Iran, while Tehran and its allies hit back.
Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei
Read full article: Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's KhameneiThree close allies of the United States say they are ready to join forces to defend their interests in the Middle East and stop Iranās retaliatory strikes following the killing of its supreme leader.
World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei
Read full article: World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali KhameneiWorld leaders have been responding cautiously amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, reports of its supreme leader's death and fears of a wider war.
Brussels orders probe of Mandelson's Epstein ties while EU trade rep
Read full article: Brussels orders probe of Mandelson's Epstein ties while EU trade repThe European Commission has asked its anti-fraud watchdog to examine Peter Mandelsonās links to Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the EUās trade chief.
UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on power
Read full article: UK leader Starmer faces an electoral test after Epstein fallout shakes his grip on powerKeir Starmer faces a key test as a special election threatens to deepen the UK Labour Partyās crisis and his own leadership troubles.
What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey EpsteinInfluential British politician Peter Mandelson is under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office linked to his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Man United's Jim Ratcliffe reminded of his responsibilities but no FA charge for 'colonized' claim
Read full article: Man United's Jim Ratcliffe reminded of his responsibilities but no FA charge for 'colonized' claimManchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has been reminded of his āresponsibilities as a participant in English footballā after he triggered a storm of criticism for claiming Britain had been ācolonizedā by immigrants.
UK police band together to assess Epstein revelations as scandal rocks royals and politics
Read full article: UK police band together to assess Epstein revelations as scandal rocks royals and politicsBritish police forces are working together to assess potential crimes revealed in documents from the U.S. Justice Departmentās investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'
Read full article: Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'A top European Union official has rejected the notion that Europe faces ācivilizational erasure,ā pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration.
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says sorry if some were offended by anti-immigrant comments
Read full article: Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says sorry if some were offended by anti-immigrant commentsJim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of Manchester United, has apologized after saying Britain has been ācolonizedā by immigrants.
UK leader Starmer averts a leadership challenge for now but remains damaged by Epstein fallout
Read full article: UK leader Starmer averts a leadership challenge for now but remains damaged by Epstein falloutKeir Starmer has secured a temporary respite after fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files threatened his leadership.
Jimmy Lai's children look to Trump and other leaders to push China to free their father
Read full article: Jimmy Lai's children look to Trump and other leaders to push China to free their fatherThe children of China critic Jimmy Lai say President Donald Trump's possible visit to Beijing in April could be crucial for their father's release.
Norwegian ambassador resigns as she faces scrutiny over contacts with Epstein
Read full article: Norwegian ambassador resigns as she faces scrutiny over contacts with EpsteinA Norwegian ambassador who was involved in Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts in the 1990s and most recently served in Jordan has resigned as she faces scrutiny over her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, the countryās Foreign Ministry says.
British PM Starmer vows to fight for his job after furor about former ambassador's Epstein ties
Read full article: British PM Starmer vows to fight for his job after furor about former ambassador's Epstein tiesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to fight for his job as revelations about the relationship between the former U.K. ambassador to Washington and Jeffrey Epstein spiral into a full-blown crisis for his 19-month-old government.
China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case
Read full article: China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security caseJimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent cases prosecuted under a China-imposed national security law.
UK leader's chief of staff quits over appointment of Mandelson as ambassador despite Epstein ties
Read full article: UK leader's chief of staff quits over appointment of Mandelson as ambassador despite Epstein tiesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmerās chief of staff has resigned over the controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson's appointment as the U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Morgan McSweeney said he advised Starmer to appoint Mandelson, despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein revelations have toppled top figures in Europe while US fallout is more muted
Read full article: Epstein revelations have toppled top figures in Europe while US fallout is more mutedThe Jeffrey Epstein files have rocked Europe's elite, revealing ties to a prince, an ambassador, and top politicians.
UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of Epstein probe
Read full article: UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of Epstein probeBritish police are searching two properties linked to ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson as part of probe into potential misconduct stemming from his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Chairman of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to Epstein
Read full article: Chairman of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after release of emails linking him to EpsteinThe chairman of prestigious law firm Paul Weiss has resigned from that position after emails revealed his exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein.
UK will release files about Mandelson's ambassador appointment as anger mounts over Epstein
Read full article: UK will release files about Mandelson's ambassador appointment as anger mounts over EpsteinThe 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 police open criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to Epstein
Read full article: UK police open criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to EpsteinBritish police have opened a criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office related to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.