Britain

Trump says US retains right to ‘militarily’ secure Chagos airbase

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following the official signing of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, during a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

UK’s Starmer apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson, but comes out fighting

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivering a speech in St Leonards, Britain, on Feb 5, where he apologised for his appointment of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson.

Russian captain jailed for six years over fatal North Sea crash in which Filipino sailor died

Smoke rising from the MV Solong cargo ship in the North Sea on March 11, after it collided with the MV Stena Immaculate tanker a day earlier.

Deaths in worst migrant boat disaster in Channel were avoidable, UK inquiry finds

People place candles around a list of names of migrants that have died since 1999 while trying to cross the English Channel, during a tribute to the 27 migrants who died when their dinghy deflated as they attempted to cross the English Channel, at the Richelieu Park in Calais, France, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

Britain can’t ignore Europe and China at the same time

Slowly, gingerly, Britain is coming out of a decade of sulking in its room.

Starmer premiership in crisis after day of drama in Parliament over Mandelson’s Epstein ties

One minister who sat close to Mr Starmer said they saw his hands trembling as he addressed the House of Commons.

UK asks Air India to explain Boeing Dreamliner fuel-switch incident

Curling-Britain defeat rivals Norway as mixed doubles launches Games

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Curling - Mixed Doubles Round Robin Session 1 - Great Britain vs Norway - Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy - February 04, 2026. Bruce Mouat of Britain reacts REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

UK’s Starmer expresses regret over Mandelson, says ex-ambassador ‘lied repeatedly’

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (right) speaking in Britain's House of Commons in London on Feb 4.

Olympic and sprint distances for amateurs added to 2026 Singapore T100

New Zealander Hayden Wilde won the 2025 Singapore T100 men's pro race on his series debut.

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