82 minutes ago UK to continue selling arms to Israel despite Lebanon ceasefire, Starmer says

Labour prime minister said Israel had right ‘to defend itself’ from attacks, including from Iran

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93 minutes ago David Lammy hits out at 'politicking' over Chagos Islands as he plays down claims Labour's sovereignty deal is collapsing after new Mauritian PM joins Donald Trump allies in voicing concerns

The Foreign Secretary insisted the sovereignty pact was a 'very good deal' as he played down claims it was on the verge of an embarrassing collapse.

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98 minutes ago Starmer warned as Labour MP calls for a ‘blasphemy law’ to tackle Islamophobia

An exchange during PMQs has provoked a row over the government’s commitment to freedom of speech

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1 hour ago The total wealth of Trump’s top team is $340 billion — more than the GDP of 169 countries

Several billionaires and wealthy mega donors and executives are nominated for key economic posts

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2 hours ago Artificial intelligence offers 'golden opportunity' to boost economy, Keir Starmer says

The PM Keir Starmer said AI technology could impact almost every area of people's lives across the country, as he encouraged young people to get involved

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2 hours ago The Guardian view on the Lebanon ceasefire: a lasting regional peace must go through Gaza | Editorial

The US-brokered agreement is a breakthrough for suffering civilians. But a deal on Netanyahu’s terms offers scant hope to PalestiniansUnsurprisingly, Joe Biden struck an upbeat, optimistic note on Tuesday as he announced a US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. “It reminds us that peace is possible,” said Mr Biden, as the deal brought to an end the 14-month conflict, during which close to 4,000 people lost their lives and hundreds of thousands were displaced.For the outgoing American president, who has signally failed to restrain Israel’s excesses after the heinous Hamas massacre of 7 October 2023, the agreement amounts to a valedictory breakthrough after months of weak and ineffective diplomacy. More importantly, it affords the suffering ...

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2 hours ago Donald Trump’s new trade chief previously called for trade deals between US and UK

Jamieson’s Greer’s comments to US Congress last year have emerged as Mr Trump’s team urged Britain to ditch the ‘socialist’ EU and embrace an agreement with the US - or face huge tariffs

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2 hours ago UN chief says Lebanon ceasefire ‘first ray of hope amid darkness’ in conflict – Middle East crisis live

António Guterres says it is ‘essential’ that signatories of ceasefire ‘respect it in full’Full report: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into forceDown to the final half-hour before the ceasefire comes into effect and AFP is reporting strikes on south Beirut after the Israel army’s evacuation warning.“Urgent warning to residents of the Beirut area,” army spokesperson Avichay Adraee had earlier said in a post on X, telling people in the Bachoura area in the city centre to leave, as well as “all residents in the southern suburb area”, specifically in Ghobeiry. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Black Friday Trunki children's suitcase deal parents won't want to miss

Luggage Black Friday sales include money-saving offer on Trunki children’s suitcases ahead with 12 designs to choose from for holidays

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