All news on the topic: Donald Trump

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US considers unfreezing $20bn in Iranian assets amid high-stakes nuclear talks
The Trump administration is considering unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as part of ongoing negotiations with Tehran, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.
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Strait of Hormuz reopened after weeks of disruption amid US-Iran tensions
Donald Trump has welcomed Iran’s foreign minister’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" for the "remaining period of ceasefire".
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The UK economy grew by 0.5% in February prior to the chaos of the Iran war
The UK economy grew by a surprising 0.5% in February - but this was before the full impact of the Middle East war.
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Starmer refuses to join Iran conflict as he insists ‘this is not our war’ in Commons clash
Donald Trump has warned he could rip up his trade deal with Britain as tensions rise between the US and UK over the war in Iran and its economic fallout.
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Rachel Reeves intensifies criticism of Trump’s Iran conflict, labeling it a ‘mistake’
Rachel Reeves has intensified her criticism of Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran, calling it a “mistake” that has destabilized the global economy and negatively impacted living standards worldwide.
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Keir Starmer defies Donald Trump, vows UK will not be “dragged” into Iran war despite trade threats
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he is “not going to yield” to pressure from Donald Trump, after the US president threatened to change the terms of the trade deal.
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Starmer and Macron unite to protect global shipping as Hormuz crisis threatens energy lifeline
International leaders will gather in Paris on Friday in the hopes of developing a plan to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping after the war in the Middle East ends.
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UK-Mauritius Chagos Islands treaty collapses after US withdraws support
A treaty concerning the transfer of sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has become "impossible to agree at the political level," and the associated bill will not complete its passage through parliament, a Foreign Office minister has stated.
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Donald Trump deletes bizarre ‘Jesus Christ’ image shared on Truth Social
A bizarre image depicting Donald Trump as Jesus Christ has been deleted from his social media account.
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Trump loses $10bn defamation case against WSJ over Epstein-related article
A judge has dismissed Donald Trump’s $10bn (£7.5bn) lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for publishing a lewd birthday note sent by the president to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Pope Leo defies Donald Trump and vows to speak out on Iran war
Pope Leo says he will continue to speak out against the Iran war after Donald Trump claimed he wasn’t doing a good job.
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Orban ousted as Magyar’s landslide ends 16-year rule and resets Hungary’s EU course
Hungary’s opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, has won the election, bringing an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power.
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Starmer wins voter backing on Iran stance as Farage branded worst alternative
More voters think Keir Starmer made the right calls in responding to Donald Trump’s war in Iran, a new poll has found.
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David Frost condemns Donald Trump as ‘moral line’ crossed
A year ago, many prominent figures on the British right were vocal fans of Donald Trump, praising his plans to cut waste and tackle illegal migration.
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Trump orders US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions
Donald Trump has said the US Navy will begin the process of blockading “any and all ships” attempting to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.
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Rachel Reeves warns Iran war will raise costs for UK families and businesses
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned “the war in Iran will come at a cost to British families and businesses”.
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$15M golden arch proposal adds to Trump’s vision of transforming Washington into a monument-filled capital at taxpayers’ expense
Donald Trump has unveiled the design for his 250ft ‘triumphal arch’ which could see taxpayer money used for its construction.
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Tensions spike as Trump threatens military action ahead of critical Iran nuclear talks
Donald Trump has said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen with or without Iran’s cooperation as US and regime delegates arrive in Pakistan for negotiations.
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Hormuz standoff drives oil rally as Trump accuses Iran of breach
North Sea oil prices have soared to a record high as panicking traders rush to secure vital supplies while the Strait of Hormuz remains shut.
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Starmer clashes with Trump as US weighs penalties for Nato allies
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that Nato is “in America’s interest” following suggestions Trump could use an audit to decide whether Britain and its allies should be punished for not assisting the US in the war with Iran.
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Trump blindsided: president says he knew nothing of Melania’s shock Epstein denial
Donald Trump has claimed he had no prior knowledge of Melania’s surprise White House address in which she said she "never had a relationship" with Jeffrey Epstein and he did not introduce her to her husband.
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Melania Trump rejects Epstein claims, says she “never had a relationship” with him
Melania Trump has claimed she "never had a relationship" with Jeffrey Epstein and he did not introduce her to her husband, Donald Trump, in an unprecedented White House speech.
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Wall Street firm pays analyst $15,000 to infiltrate Strait of Hormuz for trading insights
A Wall Street research firm has paid an analyst $15,000 to venture to the Strait of Hormuz by speedboat, armed with cigars and tobacco pouches in order to gain trading insights.
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Sadiq Khan urges King Charles to rein in Trump after ‘grotesque’ Iran threat as transatlantic tensions deepen over war and diplomacy
Sadiq Khan has said King Charles could ‘speak some sense’ into Donald Trump after his ‘grotesque’ threats to obliterate Iran if they did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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George Clooney accuses Trump of “war crime” — White House fires back
The longstanding war of words between George Clooney and the White House has flared up once more after the Oscar-winning actor criticized Donald Trump’s.