Politics

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UK plans ‘significant force’ deployment to Ukraine, but rules of engagement unclear
Downing Street has been asked if British troops stationed in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire would be allowed to fire back at Russians. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is set to speak with Vladimir Putin.
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Conor McGregor sparks backlash with anti-immigration comments ahead of Trump meeting
Conor McGregor spoke to reporters at the White House before his meeting with President Donald Trump later on Monday.
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Starmer warns against Putin’s ‘games’ as UK leads push for Ukraine peace deal
UK PM to host virtual meeting of ‘coalition of the willing’ nations who have agreed to help enforce peace
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SNP Westminster leader and 15 ousted MPs bid for Holyrood seats as cabinet exodus continues
The Westminster leader of the SNP and 15 ousted MPs who were not accepted by voters are attempting to secure seats at Holyrood – as another current Cabinet minister joins the departure of current MSPs.
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Putin: “A ceasefire is correct in itself, and we support it, but there are issues”
Vladimir Putin has said that he agrees with the Ukraine ceasefire proposals and said that the deal should lead to a long-term peace.
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The UK and France are discussing strikes on Russia in case of a ceasefire violation, – AP
Top military officials from across Europe and beyond joined talks in Paris on Tuesday on the possible contours of an international security force for Ukraine
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Pezeshkian to Trump: "Do whatever the hell you want" regarding nuclear deal
Iran’s President has blatantly rejected any potential nuclear negotiations with the United States and sent a brutal message to President Donald Trump.
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Britain pledges to take a pragmatic approach while negotiating an economic deal with the US
The Prime Minister disclosed that he has been in close contact with Canada regarding their tariff treatment by the United States, with Donald Trump wanting them to become the "51st state."
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Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe under police investigation for alleged threats
Great Yarmouth MP denies wrongdoing and suggests complaints are in response to his criticism of Nigel Farage
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MP Mike Amesbury resigns following conviction for punching constituent, triggering first by-election under Labour
Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has announced he’ll resign from parliament, triggering a by-election, after being convicted for punching a constituent.
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Moscow expels two British embassy staff, London calls Russia’s claims lies
Kremlin accuses individuals of ‘intelligence and subversive activities’ in what seems to be the latest in a series of tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions
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From Marseille to Miami: The global equivalent of Putin’s Ukraine land grab
Imagine the United Kingdom being ordered to surrender all territory south of London. Or France waking up to find Marseille and Bordeaux captured.
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Friedrich Merz: Europe must strengthen nuclear deterrence, but not replace US shield
However, Friedrich Merz warns that such a move could not replace the US’s existing protective shield over Europe.
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The UK criticizes Israel after the electricity in Gaza is ’immediately’ cut and used as a bargaining chip in the Hamas ceasefire negotiations
The dramatic new development comes a week after Israel blocked the delivery of food, fuel and medicines to the area of more than two million people
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Lowe and Farage’s public feud escalates as Tice struggles to calm Reform UK turmoil
Richard Tice tries to calm party row in Sunday media round after pair attack each other in newspaper articles
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Former UK national security adviser warns deployment of UK troops to Ukraine could last years
A former national security adviser has warned the potential deployment of UK troops to protect peace in Ukraine could last for "many years".
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Reform faces split as Farage hits back over ‘messianic’ criticism
Nigel Farage calls Rupert Lowe ‘absolutely completely wrong’ after the Reform MP criticized his leadership style
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New Zealand’s UK envoy fired over Trump comments at London event
New Zealand’s foreign minister said the envoy’s position meant he is "not able to free-think" after the diplomat questioned whether Donald Trump understands history - drawing laughs from the audience.
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Trump informs Congress he’s ’just getting started’ - as he unveils a letter from Zelenskyy and pledges to ’acquire Greenland’
President Trump has informed lawmakers he is "just getting started" after an eventful six weeks in office.
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U.S. and Ukraine could sign minerals deal tonight, sources say
The United States and Ukraine could sign the much-anticipated minerals deal as early as this evening.
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JD Vance accused of insulting British troops with Ukraine peace comments
JD Vance has been accused of insulting British soldiers who died in Iraq and Afghanistan with his comments on Europe’s contributions to Ukraine peace talks.
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Macron proposes one-month Ukraine ceasefire after London defense summit
Emmanuel Macron appears to have proposed a one-month ceasefire in Ukraine after returning from a defence summit with European and world leaders in London.
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Labour revolt looms over Starmer’s international aid cuts
MPs question ’what will remain of the Labour programme?’ amidst calls for reconsideration and plans to voice opposition to the decision.
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Starmer: ‘I wouldn’t trust Putin’ without security guarantees for Ukraine
The prime minister stated ‘nobody wants to see that’ following a heated confrontation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky that was broadcast on television on Friday.
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Trump-Zelensky clash leads Norwegian fuel giant to cut supplies to US forces
Volodymyr Zelensky was ushered out of the White House following an ugly confrontation with Donald Trump and now a Norwegian petrol giant has hit back over the treatment of the Ukrainian leader