26 h. ago British voters back closer ties with EU, polling suggests ahead of summit

The UK and EU will meet in London on Monday to discuss closer ties as part of the Government’s attempt to reset relations with the bloc.

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27 h. ago Trump live updates: President and Musk set to speak in Saudi after heaping praise on crown prince

The Tesla CEO joined President Donald Trump in meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman but did not travel to Saudi Arabia on Air Force One

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27 h. ago Trump begins Middle East trip in Saudi Arabia seeking major economic deals – live

US president expected to offer Saudi Arabia arms package reportedly worth more than $100bn; Musk, Rubio and Hegseth also on tripPresident Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Elon Musk were seen chatting briefly during the reception in Riyadh, Reuters reports.Footage shows President Trump speaking with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the ceremonial blue room, where he is meeting and greeting officials. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Donald Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia as he looks to seal huge deals for the US during Gulf tour

The trip marks the US president's first major visit abroad of his second term, with the White House saying he looked forward to a 'historic return' to the region.

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33 h. ago Donald Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of possible intervention in Putin

The US president campaigned for the presidency on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine on ‘day one’

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34 h. ago Trump live: Trump set to arrive in Saudi Arabia in major Middle East trip after hailing China relations ‘reset’

White House says Trump is making ‘historic return to the Middle East’ beginning with Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

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36 h. ago Trump live: US president begins landmark Middle East tour after hailing China relations ‘reset’

White House says Trump is making ‘historic return to the Middle East’ beginning with Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

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3 d. ago Keir Starmer looking to follow Swiss model of paying into the Brussels budget in return for access to the single market as PM prepares for EU 'surrender summit'

The summit is the moment Sir Keir Starmer hopes to 'reset' the UK's relationship with the EU, but Brexiteers fear the term is code for a capitulation to the bloc - despite Britain's vote to leave in 2016.

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5 d. ago Bank of England chief urges Starmer to 'do everything' to 'rebuild' trade with the EU after sealing deal with Trump... as Tories warn Brexit must NOT be unwound

Andrew Bailey backed deepening relations as the PM pushes ahead with his Brexit 'reset' - after sealing a damage limitation deal with Donald Trump .

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5 d. ago Keir Starmer can’t build a stronger European partnership by stealth. He has to declare it aloud | Rafael Behr

Britain has ‘reset’ relations with the EU, but with Farage ascendant again, our politics must be cured of the Brexit virusNot much about Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with the European Union is settled, but Keir Starmer can justifiably claim it has been “reset”. That word was artfully chosen before last year’s election to dress low aspiration as high diplomacy. There are 10 days of negotiation before the summit in London, where a new UK-EU partnership is due to be unveiled. It will be more outline than substance. But there is progress in the very fact that Britain’s ruling party sees Brussels as a partner, not a parasite.Old-guard Eurosceptics will, of course, denounce any deal as a betrayal of Brexit. If there are plans for a time-limited, youth exchange visa, it will be decried as a return to free movement by the back door. If there is agreement to align regulations so that goods can more efficiently cross borders and the European court of justice is involved in adjudicating ...

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6 d. ago Melania will skip Trump's big Middle East trip as he plans major power play on the world stage

First lady Melania Trump is skipping President Donald Trump's whirlwind trip to the Middle East next week.

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7 d. ago Challenges facing Europe ‘enormous’, says Merz on first trip abroad

The new German chancellor promised a ‘push for Europe’ in a joint press conference with Emmanuel Macron in ParisFrance and Germany will seek to jumpstart their relationship, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz have said on the new German chancellor’s first trip abroad, working “systematically together” in a “new push for Europe”.Merz told the two leaders’ joint news conference in Paris on Wednesday that a reset in Franco-German relations was vital to help Europe become more secure, competitive and unified so it can overcome “enormous” security and economic challenges. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Judd Trump v Mark Williams LIVE: Williams triumphs in tense clash to set up World Snooker Championship final against Zhao

Mark Williams beats Judd Trump 17-14 in a captivating semi-final to reach another Crucible final at the age of 50, where he will face Chinese star Zhao Xintong

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1 week ago Labour minister swipes Brexit trade policies were based on 'post

Douglas Alexander told MPs the Government was 'consciously pursuing a trade agenda based on data' in an attack on the previous Tory administration.

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2 w. ago Paul Pogba transfer meetings held with agents amid Man United return claims

The latest Paul Pogba transfer news as the former Manchester United player is reportedly exploring opportunities in Europe, Major League Soccer and the Middle East as a free agent

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2 w. ago EU trade chief meets ministers in London amid leaks of mooted pact

The meeting comes ahead of a UK-EU summit in May that will be seen as a critical moment in the Government’s drive to to reset relations with Brussels.

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3 w. ago Jennifer Lopez, 55, turns heads in a pink leather catsuit as she arrives at the F1 Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia ahead of her headline performance

The singer, 55, put on an age-defying display as she flaunted her toned physique in the figure-hugging Barbie pink one-piece.

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