Israel faces increased international anger over ‘horrific’ attack on Gaza hospital
IDF says preliminary investigation into Nasser hospital attack determined that Hamas had installed surveillance camera at site
Keir Starmer
A week with Kneecap: ‘Liam Óg doesn’t like much attention. This is quite a lot of heat for him’
Mo Chara has been back in court over a terror-related charge that Kneecap dismiss as political policing. It’s a pivotal week in the run-up to Electric Picnic
Is the UK absurd enough to arrest Sally Rooney at Heathrow?
Something has gone badly wrong when, according to UK law, the author is deemed a ‘supporter of terror’
Golf and aligned views help Europe settle on its team of ‘Trump whisperers’
Continent’s leaders need to lean on personal rapport with US president to avoid end of war on Vladimir Putin’s terms
Donald Trump meets Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European powers in bid to seal Ukraine peace
US president reiterates optimism for trilateral meeting involving Putin, even without ceasefire
First Minister Michelle O’Neill among leaders seeking UK sanctions on Israel
Politicians from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales urge Keir Starmer to recall UK parliament to take action against Israel
European leaders to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with Donald Trump
Five European leaders, plus heads of Nato and EU to join Volodymyr Zelenskiy in talks with Trump amid fears he may face same pressure as February Oval Office meeting
Al Jazeera rejects claims journalist killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza led Hamas cell
Journalist Anas Al Sharif had posted on X minutes before his death
Woman (74) arrested in Belfast for wearing Palestine Action T-shirt released
Expressing support for Palestine Action or being a member was recently made a criminal offence in UK
Why has Gazans’ hunger attained the status of ‘moral crisis’ when Israel’s genocidal slaughter did not?
No one understands the hollowness of its facilitators’ changed rhetoric better than the Israeli government
Israel’s Gaza City plan greeted with widespread international criticism
Move to expand Israeli operations in the Palestinian territory would expel close to a million residents from their homes
UK homelessness minister resigns after tenant eviction claims
Reports that Rushanara Ali evicted London tenants before increasing rent by almost £700
The truth is out there: how many disgruntled ex-Tories can Nigel Farage’s Reform UK swallow?
A UFO-hunting police and crime commissioner is the latest to switch
Keir Starmer promises ‘no more gimmicks’ as migrant-returns deal with France kicks in
Small boat arrivals across the English Channel are at record levels
Keir Starmer and Donald Trump looked ready to put a ring on it. No wonder Melania stayed at home
A relationship that reaps rewards - the 10 per cent US-UK tariff rate is the lowest Trump has agreed with any country
EU follows Starmer by giving in to Trump
Commission president Ursula von der Leyen even adopts Maga talking points to justify lopsided trade deal with US
Israeli strikes and gunfire kill dozens of Palestinians in Gaza
Tel Aviv’s military offensive and blockade have led to ‘worst-case scenario of famine’ in territory
Was Keir Starmer pushed on Palestinian statehood or did he wait for right moment?
Some of his MPs and ministers think British prime minister has responded too slowly to Gaza crisis
UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel ends Gaza crisis
Israel must take ‘substantive steps’ to end ‘appalling’ situation in Gaza, says Keir Starmer
Western liberalism at a political crossroads
Lack of conviction and intolerance are character defects that augur badly for centrist and centre-left parties
Donald Trump tells Moscow to reach peace deal with Kyiv in 10-12 days or face severe tariffs
US president’s patience with Kremlin wearing thin at lack of progress in ending Europe’s largest armed conflict since 1945
Trump, Starmer to meet in Scotland, with trade and Gaza on agenda
Talks come as hunger crisis in Palestinian enclave worsens and US strikes tariff deal with EU
Michelle O’Neill: ‘The British state killed local people. Those moments contribute to who you are’
Northern Ireland’s First Minister discusses party leadership, presidency, teen pregnancy and ‘precious gift of peace’
‘Get your act together’: Donald Trump tells Europe to address immigration
Hundreds of protesters gather in Edinburgh and Aberdeen to voice their opposition to US president
Trump arrives in Scotland for golf and bilateral talks that could yield trade deal with EU
US president to meet Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen during trip
British families ‘sent wrong remains’ after loved ones killed in Air India crash
Victims’ remains misidentified and ‘commingled’ parts of more than one person placed in one casket, says lawyer
Trump’s threats against Russia are a charade meant to buy Putin time
Worldview: Trump basically gave Putin 50 days’ protection from new sanctions, says Phillips Payson O’Brien, professor of strategic studies at the University of St Andrews in Scotland
Kneecap will face no further action over Glastonbury performance, police say
The trio led festival crowds in chants of ‘f**k Keir Starmer’ during late June appearance
Afghan data leak: Panic, a press gag and a secret relocation scheme
In the News podcast: UK taxpayers learn of multi-billion pound bill for massive Afghan relocation
German and UK leaders sign mutual defence pact as US steps back
Treaty includes a pledge by both countries to regard a threat against one as a threat against the other
UK move to lower voting age to 16 unlikely to be in place for Northern Irish elections
First Minister Michelle O’Neill says UK law change is a ‘step forward for democracy’ but DUP opposes lowering voting age
New rows over old divisions in Labour before Westminster MPs take summer break
British prime minister Keir Starmer attempts to reassert authority but risks reopening wounds by suspending rebel MPs
Starmer and Martin to hold talks following Labour revolt over plan to abort Troubles Legacy Act
British prime minister was reminded that he ‘looked victims’ families in the eye’ and made them a promise
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