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EU rejects Trump request on Strait of Hormuz

European Union leaders have rejected a request from United States President Donald Trump for military help to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as EU foreign ministers met in Brussels to discuss soaring oil prices caused by the US Israeli war on Iran . Trump had urged the United Kingdom, China, France, Japan, South Korea and other NATO allies to send naval ships to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, warning it would be very bad for NATO’s future if partners did not help secure the vital waterway . US officials spent the weekend trying to build support for a new coalition to patrol the strait and said they hoped to announce it in the coming days, although it remains unclear which countries will join or when any operation would start . Many close US allies are reluctant to send […]

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UK, allies working on Hormuz plan but rule out NATO mission, says Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is working with allies on a “viable” plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but has ruled out any NATO led mission.​He said the goal is to restore freedom of navigation in the vital oil route without dragging Britain into a wider Middle East war.​ Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Starmer revealed he had discussed the crisis with US President Donald Trump and several European leaders.​He explained that the UK is coordinating with European partners, Gulf countries and the United States on a collective response.​ Starmer stressed that any operation to secure shipping lanes will not be under the NATO umbrella and has “never been envisioned” as a NATO mission.Instead, he said it would likely involve a broader coalition that includes regional partners most directly affected by Iran’s actions. Pressed […]

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Iranian Drone Crashes at UK Base in Cyprus

An Iranian drone crashed inside the British military base at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus around midnight on Sunday, according to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. No injuries were reported and damage was described as minimal. The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed that, as a precaution, family members of personnel stationed at the base would be moved to alternative accommodation. On Monday, staff at the base were warned of an “ongoing security threat” and advised to stay away from windows and take shelter behind furniture. Christodoulides stated that a Shahed unmanned aerial vehicle had crashed within the British Sovereign Base Area. Cyprus officials later said two drones heading toward RAF Akrotiri had been intercepted. The Sovereign Base Areas Administration announced a temporary dispersal of non-essential personnel from the station but clarified that nearby Akrotiri village residents did not need to evacuate. Separately, […]

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UK ex-envoy Mandelson freed on bail in Epstein probe

London police have released former UK ambassador and senior politician Peter Mandelson on bail as investigations continue into his links with late US financier Jeffrey Epstein. He was arrested on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, days after ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was detained in a related case.​ The Metropolitan Police said in a brief statement that a 72 year old man arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office had been released on bail pending further inquiries. Mandelson, 72, was picked up around 1700 GMT and taken to an unnamed London police station after searches of his homes in London and Wiltshire earlier in the month.​ Television footage showed him being driven away from his north London residence accompanied by two people as officers continued their inquiries. His arrest follows the release of new documents connected to Epstein, […]

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UK foreign minister to meet Rubio over tensions at joint air base

Britain’s foreign minister Yvette Cooper will meet United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Friday amid rising tensions over their joint military base on Diego Garcia. The talks follow President Donald Trump’s renewed criticism of the UK’s decision to cede sovereignty over the surrounding Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Under a deal agreed last year by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Britain will transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands while keeping control of the Diego Garcia base through a 99 year lease that guarantees continued US military access. Washington initially backed the arrangement, but Trump has since repeatedly attacked it, calling the move a “big mistake” and warning London not to “give away Diego Garcia.” The dispute has sharpened as the US steps up military deployments around Iran and weighs possible strikes against its nuclear and military facilities. British […]

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UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew over misconduct

UK police have arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was detained by Thames Valley Police as part of an ongoing investigation. Police said a man in his sixties was arrested in Norfolk and that officers are searching properties in Berkshire and Norfolk. Andrew remains in custody while investigations continue. The case is linked to allegations that, during his time as a United Kingdom trade envoy, he shared confidential government information with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Documents released by United States authorities reportedly include trade reports Andrew sent to Epstein about countries he visited on official trips.​ Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and any allegations of sexual misconduct. He was stripped of his royal titles and military patronages last year because of his ties to Epstein and […]

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Trump warns UK it is ‘very dangerous’ to deepen ties with China

United States President Donald Trump has warned that it is “very dangerous” for Britain to deepen economic ties with China as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping. Trump made the comments while speaking to reporters at the premiere of a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump. Asked about Britain “getting into business” with China, he replied that it was “very dangerous for them to do that.” Responding to questions about Trump’s remarks, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said China was willing to strengthen cooperation with all countries on the basis of mutual benefit and win win outcomes. Starmer’s trip is the first by a British prime minister to China since 2018 and follows visits by several Western leaders seeking to reset relations with Beijing. It is widely seen as part of a […]

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UK clears plan for China’s biggest embassy in Europe

Britain has approved China’s plan to build its largest embassy in Europe on the Royal Mint Court site near the Tower of London, ending a three year planning deadlock. The decision comes despite warnings from some British and U.S. politicians that the complex could boost Chinese espionage activities in the UK.​ The government took over the planning process after the local council rejected Beijing’s application in 2022, and an inquiry was held last year to review the project. Officials said all material considerations were assessed and that the approval is now final unless overturned in court.​ The move is expected to smooth the way for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s planned visit to China, the first by a British leader since 2018. Chinese President Xi Jinping had previously asked Starmer to intervene, and both sides viewed the embassy decision as key […]

Venezuela, Russia, China and UK voices urge US to free Maduro

Venezuela, Russia, China and political voices in the United Kingdom have called on the United States to release Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, after their capture in a US military operation over the weekend. At an emergency UN Security Council session in New York requested by Caracas, the Venezuelan government and its allies denounced the raid as a violation of the UN Charter and a dangerous precedent for the international order.​ Russia told the Council that the US action signalled a return to an era of lawlessness and domination by force, accusing Washington of acting as a self appointed global judge for political and economic gain. China said no country could claim to be the world’s police or international judge and warned that using military force as a solution would only deepen crises and erode the […]

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Starmer cautious on legality of US action in Venezuela

Sir Keir Starmer has declined to say whether the United States’ military operation in Venezuela breached international law, stating that he is still awaiting full details of the action. Speaking on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme on Saturday, the prime minister avoided condemning the US strikes, explaining that the situation was evolving and that key facts were still unclear. He stressed, however, that he has consistently supported the principles of international law and would not avoid addressing the issue once more information becomes available. Sir Keir confirmed that the United Kingdom played no role in the large-scale operation carried out by the United States, which resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. He also said he had not yet discussed the operation with US President Donald Trump. Later the same day, the prime minister posted on […]

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