3 d. ago Caribbean leaders pledge to join forces to fight gang violence and support Haiti

Caricom bloc summit committed to prioritising needs of country in grip of heavily armed gangsLeaders in the Caribbean have pledged to join forces to tackle crime and violence as they reaffirmed their support for Haiti, which the UN says continues to be “paralysed”by gangs.Taking the reins as chair of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), a bloc of 15 countries, Andrew Holness, Jamaica’s prime minister, said security in the region would be a “matter of great priority” under his chairmanship. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Arsenal could face new fight for Eberechi Eze as Bayern Munich 'join race' for Crystal Palace star

German giants shortlist Eze as they target new signing following Jamal Musiala injury

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5 d. ago US air strikes on Iran were absolutely necessary, says Patel

US defence forces attacked Iranian nuclear sites near Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan last month.

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9 d. ago A massive brawl broke out in Florida Burger King after content creators started filming

Chairs were thrown during the fight in the fast food joint over the weekend

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer scrambles to cosy up to Trump at Nato summit after flip

Keir Starmer was carefully positioned next to Donald Trump for the 'family photo' at the gathering in The Hague.

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2 w. ago Now Starmer hails Trump's Iran bombing for 'alleviating threat' of regime getting nuclear weapon... after ministers spent days refusing to say it was the right thing to do

After days of ministers desperately dodging on whether they supported the action, Keir Starmer sounded a much more positive tone as he arrived at the Nato summit in The Hague.

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2 w. ago Labour law chief says international law 'at heart of UK foreign policy under Starmer' amid row over tepid support for US attack on Iran's nukes

Lord Hermer said ministers were 'united' on the need to comply with 'with all forms of law', saying it was vital to revitalising the UK on the world stage.

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2 w. ago Starmer says US action ‘helped alleviate threat of nuclear capability’ in Iran

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the US had helped in ‘alleviating’ the threat of nuclear capability for Tehran.

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2 w. ago Voices: What’s the real reason Keir Starmer won’t say if Donald Trump was right or wrong to bomb Iran?

The prime minister urged de-escalation and the US president ignored him, leaving the British government unable to say whether it is for or against the military action. It’s another blow to Starmer’s standing on the world stage, says John Rentoul

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2 w. ago Starmer calls for Iran and Israel to ‘get back’ to ceasefire

The two warring nations had signed up to a ceasefire deal proposed by US President Donald Trump.

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer responds to ceasefire crisis as Trump says Iran and Israel both broke deal

Keir Starmer said Israel and Iran "need to get back" to the ceasefire deal after Donald Trump accused both sides of violating the agreement

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2 w. ago Labour support plunges in London as it 'sheds votes' to Reform, Tories, Lib Dems and Greens, new poll shows

Sir Keir Starmer’s party is on 32% - an 11 point drop since the general election last July, according to the new poll

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2 w. ago Labour's support plunges in London as it 'sheds votes' to Reform, Tories, Lib Dems and Greens, new poll shows

Sir Keir Starmer’s party is on 32% - an 11 point drop since the general election last July, according to the new poll

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2 w. ago Why Keir Starmer will pledge 5% defence spending as Israel and Iran agree to Donald Trump ceasefire

Numerous Nato allies are to pledge increased spending on national security, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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2 w. ago Macron labels Trump's Iran air strikes 'illegal', pressures Starmer to take a stand

Emmanuel Macron has hit out at Donald Trump's air strikes on Iran, branding them 'illegal' and deepening the row over whether the US action broke international law

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2 w. ago Macron labels Trump's Iran air strikes 'illegal', pressure increases on Starmer

Emmanuel Macron has broken ranks with allies by declaring that Donald Trump's air strikes on Iran were "illegal", deepening the row over whether the US action broke international law

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2 w. ago DAN HODGES: In a moment of crisis, spineless Keir Starmer is cowering. He is happy to keep his hands clean while his allies do the dirty work of keeping Iran in check... what an embarrassment

Yesterday morning armed forces minister Luke Pollard appeared on LBC radio to present the Government's view on the US strikes on Iran.

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2 w. ago QUENTIN LETTS: MPs hurled questions at the glacial Mr Lammy like Sioux braves attacking cowboys

After an hour of David Lammy, MPs were still uncertain. Did the Starmer Government support America's bombing of Iran? Was it legal?

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2 w. ago Starmer pledges to spend 5% of GDP on national security and defence by 2035

But Downing Street will not say how the new NATO commitment demanded by Donald Trump will be paid for by the UK taxpayer

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2 w. ago LIZZY BUCHAN: Keir Starmer heads to NATO summit as Middle East teeters on the brink

With the situation on the ground changing by the minute, Keir Starmer will push for a diplomatic solution as Iran and Israel exchange fire and Donald Trump weighs up his next move

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