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Ye had been expected to perform in front of around 150,000 revellers July 10-12 at the open-air festival in London’s Finsbury Park. Photo: AFP
Britain

Festival cancelled after UK government bans Kanye West from country

The British Home Office said his presence in Britain would not be ‘conducive to the public good’.

Britain

Pressure mounts on UK government to ban Kanye West after festival backlash

Britain

Major sponsors drop out of London festival headlined by Kanye West

United States

King Charles to visit US in late April amid Iran war concerns

The decision comes despite calls for the trip to be cancelled or delayed in light of the Iran war.

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US President Donald Trump (right) and Britain’s King Charles inspect the Guard of Honour during Trump’s state visit at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK’s PM Starmer to host industry leaders for Middle East war talks on Monday

Participants at the talks will include government and military officials alongside energy, shipping, finance and insurance sector leaders.

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Britain

UK police arrest 2 men over Jewish ambulances arson attack

Arrests came after police said they were investigating an online claim of responsibility by a little-known Islamist group with links to Iran.

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US, Israel war on Iran

UK rushes air defence systems to Gulf to help counter Iran attacks

The UK is sending air defence missiles and an anti-drone system, as HMS Dragon takes up position to defend Cyprus.

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Crew members board the HMS Dragon in Portsmouth Harbour on March 4. The British warship has arrived in the eastern Mediterranean to defend Cyprus. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Starmer calls emergency meeting on Iran war’s economic impact on UK

Stretched public finances and dependence on imported gas leave Britain exposed to the energy war in the Middle East.

Donald Trump

Trump shares Saturday Night Live UK video to troll Starmer

US president shares a satirical portrayal of the UK leader panicking over a White House phone call.

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US, Israel war on Iran

UK allows US to use its bases to strike Iran missile sites targeting Hormuz

Trump has repeatedly attacked British PM Starmer since the conflict started, complaining ⁠he was not doing enough to help.

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A USAF B-1 bomber takes off at RAF Fairford airbase in Gloucestershire, Britain, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

‘Unprecedented in spread’: UK races to contain deadly meningitis outbreak

Health officials target 5,000 students at the University of Kent after two deaths and a spike in MenB cases linked to a nightclub.

People queue to receive vaccinations at the University of Kent campus. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Europe says no to Trump’s Iran demands: ‘not our war’

Some of the closest US allies say they don’t want to enter a conflict on which they were given no say ⁠and where they cannot see the endgame.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky warns of ‘brothers in hatred’ as Iran war steals focus

Ukrainian leader visits London as the Middle East conflict overshadows the four-year war against Russia.

Ukraine war

Zelensky to visit UK as Starmer says it is ‘vital’ to support Ukraine

‘We cannot allow the war in the Gulf to turn into a windfall for Putin,’ Starmer said ahead of Tuesday’s meeting in London.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the UK on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Britain

‘Evil’ UK nursery worker who raped toddlers in his care jailed for 24 years

The recent cases of child sex abuse have prompted the UK prime minister to consider making security cameras mandatory in nurseries.

A young child huddles against a wall. Nathan Bennett sexually abused five boys at the nursery where he worked. Photo: Shutterstock
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump warns he ‘may delay’ China visit in demand for countries to secure Hormuz

Some allies say no to ships, after US president demands at least seven countries help secure the strategic waterway.

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Britain

UK PM Starmer admits his ‘mistake’ in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador

Starmer faces fresh questions about his judgment over the appointment despite being warned of Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Britain

UK PM Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson

The concerns were raised in a document sent to Starmer in December 2024 before he appointed Mandelson as US ambassdor.

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Peter Mandelson leaves his home in north London on Wednesday. Photo: via AP
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump and Starmer hold call on Middle East after rebuke over Iran

Phone call came after Trump mounted his latest criticism of the British leader over a perceived lack of support for the US campaign against Iran.

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Britain

London risks becoming a ‘childless city’ as families flee record costs

With the highest housing and childcare costs in the UK, raising a family in London is simply out of reach for many.

Britain

3 arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for China, including MP’s husband

They are the latest in a number of arrests in the UK of people accused of spying or causing political interference on behalf of China.

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People walk along the River Thames in London. Counter-terrorism ​officers arrested a 39-year old man in London as well as a 68-year old man and a 43-year old man in Wales. Photo: EPA
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump slams European allies, praises China and continues to justify Iran attack

US president blasted Spain for denying access to its military bases for his bombing campaign, but boasts of ‘good relationship with China’.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Starmer reels as Greens seize Labour stronghold in UK special election

UK Green Party win Greater Manchester, pushing Starmer’s Labour Party to third place.

Britain

UK government agrees framework on publishing Mandelson vetting documents

Material ‌about the screening of the former ambassador to the US is currently ⁠being ⁠received by the Cabinet Office from across government.

Britain

UK eyes releasing files on ‘arrogant’ Andrew to clean away Epstein ‘stain’

The ex-prince is accused of sharing sensitive documents with the convicted paedophile during his time as trade envoy.

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Former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Photo: AP
Britain

Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein leaks

Peter Mandelson is being probed over allegations that he sent sensitive documents to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Peter Mandelson being led away from his home by a police officer. Photo: BBC via Reuters
United States

Trump tells Starmer ‘do not give away Diego Garcia’ in new attack on Chagos deal

President says the UK should not lose control of Indian Ocean island by entering ‘tenuous’ lease, amid concerns about China’s growing ties there.

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Britain

Starmer urges Europe to deepen interdependence amid Trump threats

Starmer has attempted to good relations with the US president to avoid the most punitive of tariffs and persuade him to continue supporting Ukraine.

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