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Under pressure, Starmer says he is not prepared to resign
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Under pressure, Starmer says he is not prepared to resign

There is a lot of noise around Keir Starmer. But the British prime minister is not going to resign, he assured Labour MPs during an internal meeting
The pound is recovering - now we move on
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The pound is recovering - now we move on

Swedes' travel funds for their trips to London have gained purchasing power because of a weaker pound amid the political crisis that has shaken Britain in the wake of the Epstein revelations. But a new statement from Prime Minister Keir Starmer is dampening the pound's fall
Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigns in Epstein scandal
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Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney resigns in Epstein scandal

The chief of staff to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney, is resigning as a direct result of scandals revealed in the Epstein files; the move could be a way to protect the prime minister.
Metropolitan Police search homes of Epstein friend Peter Mandelson
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Metropolitan Police search homes of Epstein friend Peter Mandelson

The legal battles surrounding influential British politician and former European Union commissioner Peter Mandelson are taking new turns. The Metropolitan Police in London announced that properties belonging to "a 72-year-old man" have been searched
Pressed, Starmer says he will continue amid pressure over Epstein scandal
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Pressed, Starmer says he will continue amid pressure over Epstein scandal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under intense pressure, even within his own party, over his handling of the Epstein scandal in Britain. There are calls for his resignation, but he intends to remain in office
British interest-rate freeze in the wake of the Epstein scandal
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British interest-rate freeze in the wake of the Epstein scandal

The British interest-rate freeze is approaching a painful threshold. The reason: a crisis of confidence shaking Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the wake of the Epstein scandal
Starmer regrets Mandelson appointment as US ambassador
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Starmer regrets Mandelson appointment as US ambassador

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Parliament he regrets the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States.
Peter Mandelson leaves Labour and House of Lords after new Epstein files
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Peter Mandelson leaves Labour and House of Lords after new Epstein files

Tony Blair's former running mate, Peter Mandelson, is leaving Labour and his seat in the British House of Lords - accused of leaking sensitive government information to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Starmer urges Prince Andrew to testify before US Congress about Epstein
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Starmer urges Prince Andrew to testify before US Congress about Epstein

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify before the US Congress about his contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.
Xi says China and Britain must strengthen ties
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Xi says China and Britain must strengthen ties

China and Britain must strengthen their ties, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing.
Xi to Orpo: China will stand up for world order
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Xi to Orpo: China will stand up for world order

Trump praises British soldiers after storm of criticism over NATO remarks
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Trump praises British soldiers after storm of criticism over NATO remarks

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Starmer calls Trump's words disgusting over NATO operation in Afghanistan
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Starmer calls Trump's words disgusting over NATO operation in Afghanistan

Donald Trump claimed that NATO forces stayed “away from the front lines” during the US-led NATO operation in Afghanistan. In the UK, many are demanding an apology
Condemnation after Russian hypersonic attacks on Ukraine
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Condemnation after Russian hypersonic attacks on Ukraine

Half of Kyiv's apartment buildings, about 6,000, are without heating after Russia's overnight attacks, which included a hypersonic missile. Lviv, in western Ukraine, is also believed to have been hit by the feared missile for the first time
Allies agree on strong security guarantees for Ukraine
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Allies agree on strong security guarantees for Ukraine

Ukraine's allies have agreed on security guarantees for Ukraine, the leaders of the "Coalition of the Willing" said after Tuesday's meeting in Paris. The aim of the coalition is to build a lasting peace, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said
Bobby Vylan not charged over death to the IDF chant at Glastonbury
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Bobby Vylan not charged over death to the IDF chant at Glastonbury

British police have dropped their investigation into rapper Bobby Vylan after his chants of "death to the IDF" during the Glastonbury Festival in June, Sky News reports.
Europe wants to see future strength in Ukraine
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Europe wants to see future strength in Ukraine

The talks between the United States and Ukraine in Berlin have been successful, according to both Ukraine and the United States, as well as the host country, Germany. At dinner tonight, several European leaders have agreed with the US envoy on an international force in Ukraine
Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy ahead of summit
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Witkoff to meet Zelenskyy ahead of summit

US special envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders in Berlin, Germany, this weekend. The talks are expected to pave the way for Monday's summit on the Ukraine war
Trump has received a counterproposal – may come to Europe
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Trump has received a counterproposal – may come to Europe

US President Donald Trump has been informed of European counter-proposals on Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced. Trump could possibly come to Europe next week
Heavy pressure on referees: Don't prevent sending-offs
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Heavy pressure on referees: Don't prevent sending-offs

Do not prevent the deportation of criminals, urge powerful countries in Europe – including Sweden. They now want to see changes made to the European Convention on Human Rights
Kremlin: Trump's Ukraine view in line with ours
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Kremlin: Trump's Ukraine view in line with ours

Donald Trump's latest statements on Ukraine are in line with Russia's view of the situation, the Kremlin says. The US president is hailed by Moscow as "the only one who understands" the war
Zelensky: No legal right to give up land
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Zelensky: No legal right to give up land

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with key European leaders in both London and Brussels on Monday. Difficult issues around territories and security guarantees remain to be resolved within the framework of the peace negotiations
Profitable Ukraine talks – but no breakthrough
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Profitable Ukraine talks – but no breakthrough

The peace talks in Miami over the past few days have been “very constructive,” according to Volodymyr Zelensky. However, no major breakthroughs have been reported
Initial meeting on peace proposal "productive"
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Initial meeting on peace proposal "productive"

Discussions in Switzerland on a peace proposal have been productive, both Ukraine and the United States say. A new joint proposal could be ready "very soon," according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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