59 h. ago UN refugee agency chief suggests that US deportation practices violate the law

The head of the U.N. refugee agency has suggested that President Donald Trump’s America has carried out deportation practices that violate international law

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6 d. ago Stars and stripes flags for Trump UK visit had to be changed for brighter red

Switch of 66 hand-sewn flags for use along Mall and at Windsor Castle cost estimated £52,800 in public fundsDozens of US flags used for Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit to the UK last month had to be replaced because the stripes were the wrong shade of red, a government supplier has claimed.The switch of the 66 hand-sewn flags that had been due to be used along the Mall in London and at Windsor Castle cost an estimated £52,800 in public funds. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The Guardian view on Trump’s state visit to Britain: plenty of glitter, but this was gilt, not gold | Editorial

The hyperbole is in sharp contrast to the actual achievements, but in this new era minimising damage and buying time look like winsAn unprecedented second state visit for a US president. An “extra-large” guard of honour. The UK rolled out not only the red carpet, royal welcome and golden carriage but also the superlatives for Donald Trump’s visit. Sir Keir Starmer’s hyperbole on the memorandum of understanding on tech made his guest look almost understated: the prime minister boasted that the transatlantic partnership paved the way for new technologies to “amplify human potential, solve problems, cure diseases, make us richer and freer”.Yet there was an inverse relationship between the pomp and ceremony of this trip and its real import, between the grand declarations of amity and the actual state of transatlantic ties. The US president soaked up the sycophancy and was obliging enough to hymn the “priceless” relationship. But while Mr Trump grumbled that Vladimir Putin had “real...

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2 w. ago People 'work out' defiant reason Queen Camilla 'matched outfits' with Melania

Queen Camilla and Melania set tongues wagging when they made what some members of the public have branded a 'great statement' during Trump's unprecedented second state visit to the UK

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2 w. ago Trump at Chequers for talks with Starmer as UK welcomes US investment

Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit continues with a focus on political talks between the US and UK.

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2 w. ago Melania and Camilla 'subtly match outfits' on state visit to make 'great statement'

The First Lady and Queen Consort caught the public's eye as they attended the banquet at Windsor Castle's St Georges Hall during Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit to the UK

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3 w. ago 'Spare a thought for Charles as Britain fawns over Trump – will it all be worth it?'

Donald Trump has been given an unprecedented state visit to the UK with the royal family laying on the pomp and pageantry, which has been lapped up by the US President

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3 w. ago Royal banquet caps off unprecedented 2nd U.K. state visit for Trump

Royal banquet caps off unprecedented 2nd U.K. state visit for Trump  CBC

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3 w. ago Watch live as a protest takes place in London against Donald Trump's state visit

Watch live as a protest takes place in London against Donald Trump's state visit  Sky News

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3 w. ago Trump state visit LIVE: Thousands march against Donald Trump at London protest as King hosts US President at Windsor

An estimated 3,000 protesters are marching in central London ahead of rally in Parliament Square

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3 w. ago Thousands at London protest as King hosts Donald Trump at Windsor

Thousands at London protest as King hosts Donald Trump at Windsor- live updates  London Evening Standard

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3 w. ago Donald Trump RECAP: US President meets King Charles, royals at Windsor in UK state visit

Donald Trump has met senior members of the royal family on the first day of his unprecedented second state visit.

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3 w. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should the Royal Family be rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump for his second state visit?

Britain is rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump 's unprecedented second state visit today, with senior royals including the King greeting the US President.

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3 w. ago Man who 'flew drone near Windsor Castle' as Trump state visit begins arrested

Donald Trump has arrived in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit where he will be wooed by members of the Royal Family and meeting up with Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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3 w. ago King Charles III prepares to welcome Trump for historic second state visit at Windsor Castle

The carriages are being polished, the family silver is being laid out, and diamonds are being dusted off as King Charles III prepares to host U.S. President Donald Trump on an unprecedented second state visit to Britain

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3 w. ago Donald Trump lands in UK for second state visit as protesters gather in Windsor

US president arrives on Tuesday ahead of a lavish programme, as Sadiq Khan calls for UK leaders not to shy away from ‘being critical’Donald Trump has landed in the UK ahead of an unprecedented second state visit.The US president and the first lady, Melania Trump, touched down on Tuesday evening at London Stansted onboard Air Force One ahead of a series of events over the next two days, including being hosted by King Charles, military parades and a possible flypast by the Red Arrows alongside British and American F-35 jets. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Donald Trump's health addressed by three doctors – and one is worried

Donald Trump is embarking on a three-day state visit to the UK today, six years after his first in 2019. The 'unprecedented' second visit comes at a time of great political unrest, both in the USA and in the UK.

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3 w. ago 'I asked three doctors about Donald Trump's health and one was worried'

Donald Trump is embarking on a three-day state visit to the UK today, six years after his first in 2019. The 'unprecedented' second visit comes at a time of great political unrest, both in the USA and in the UK.

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3 w. ago Police brace for huge London protest against Trump's state visit

Police brace for huge London protest against Trump's state visit  London Evening Standard

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3 w. ago Billy Bragg promotes London protest of Donald Trump's UK visit: "Sucking up to bullies never pays off

Billy Bragg promotes London protest of Donald Trump's UK visit: "Sucking up to bullies never pays off  NME

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