Burnham hands Kyiv the rights to British drone-jamming technology
The new UK Prime Minister has used his first meeting with a foreign leader to promise Ukraine that London's commitments will be honoured in full.
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Trump doubts Russia is helping Iran and says he will ask Putin
The US President has played down Ukrainian claims that Moscow is feeding Tehran satellite imagery of American positions in the Gulf.
Putin presses Armenia to hold referendum on EU or Eurasian bloc membership
Nikol Pashinyan told the Russian president a vote was only possible once Yerevan had formally applied to join the European Union.
Early voting opens ahead of Iceland’s EU referendum
From July 27, Icelanders can cast their ballots at district commissioners' offices across the country, at some municipal offices, and at embassies and consulates…
Argentine fans demand replay of World Cup final won by Spain
A Change.org campaign accuses the Slovenian referee of corruption without evidence, while FIFA's own disciplinary inquiry is focused on Argentina.
Trump ties Saudi nuclear deal to recognition of Israel
The condition surfaced a day after Washington and Riyadh signed the agreement, and the kingdom has yet to respond.
Trump confirms Xi visit to Washington as AI tops agenda
The Chinese leader is due in the US capital in September, having declined to travel to Brussels for his last summit with European Union leaders.
Crimea brings back public phones as war disrupts mobile communications
Residents can use them to call police, ambulance services, firefighters, emergency gas services and the general emergency number 112.
Spain puts Díaz forward to lead UN labour agency
The Spanish Government has nominated its second deputy prime minister for the top job at the International Labour Organization, months after she stepped back from…
Zelensky expects talks with Russia to resume before autumn
The Ukrainian president spoke in Kyiv alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin as EU ambassadors agreed a 21st package of sanctions against Moscow.
‘Instant karma’: Woman crashes car after hurling insult at Nigel Farage
The Reform UK leader shared the footage of the incident online, adding that it was "instant karma".
Zelensky talks to Trump envoys as Rubio meets Lavrov in Manila
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Trump approves landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The agreement is expected to be submitted to Congress for review and could be worth tens of billions of dollars for the US nuclear industry.
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Aliyev confirms secret German-Russian talks in Baku on ending the Ukraine war
The revelation has highlighted the role of unofficial diplomatic channels as a potential groundwork for future Ukraine peace talks.
Rubio and Lavrov to meet over Ukraine war
Moscow said it was working on the assumption that Washington had not withdrawn the proposals discussed at the Anchorage summit.
Trump rules out Iran talks as war costs and oil prices climb
Brent crude has pushed back above 94 dollars a barrel, renewing pressure on European energy bills.
Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s military chief after six days of protests
Mykhailo Drapatyi takes over as commander-in-chief following the removal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, which triggered the largest wartime demonstrations…
Ann Widdecombe killed in two-minute hammer attack, court hears
Prosecutors said the former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman was struck 21 times on the head at her home in Devon.
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Britain’s seventh prime minister since Brexit turns towards Brussels
Andy Burnham took office promising a closer relationship with the EU, even as Nigel Farage's Reform UK held a commanding lead in the polls.
Iran strikes tanker in Strait of Hormuz as US air campaign enters tenth night
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims strikes on United States bases in Bahrain and Kuwait as Washington presses its campaign to reopen the waterway.
Lindsey Graham’s sister announces run for his South Carolina Senate seat
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Turkish governor deposed for wearing ‘undignified’ cyclist outfit
Turkish authorities cited a loss of authority and respect for the office, with critics arguing that the skin-tight.
Trump plays down Spain friction after World Cup win
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UK Ministry of Justice appeals order to publish convictions by nationality
Shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy accused Labour of withholding information on politically sensitive crimes.
US and Iran trade strikes for ninth night as ceasefire collapses again
Renewed fighting has kept the Strait of Hormuz shut for a fifth month, driving European energy prices higher.
Burnham becomes UK prime minister with pledge to restore stability and cut energy bills
The former Manchester mayor inherits a stagnant economy, record electricity prices and questions over Labour's climate and Brexit red lines.
Spain beats Argentina in extra time to win second World Cup
Ferran Torres struck in extra time as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in New Jersey, sealing a second world title greeted with celebration from the King to rival party…
EU reaffirms ‘unwavering support’ for ICC as US vows to dismantle court
The declaration issued on behalf of the 27 member states does not name the United States.
Obesity keeps more than 600,000 Britons out of work, study finds
UK Biobank found that obesity reduces an individual's likelihood of being in employment by 4.2 percentage points compared with those of a healthy weight.
Burnham takes Labour leadership as EU-UK ‘reset’ stays on hold
The former Greater Manchester mayor enters Downing Street on July 20, inheriting a shelved Brussels summit and a poll-leading Reform UK.