2 h. ago Reignited Takaichi Trade Sparks Japan Defense, Tech Stock Rally

Japanese defense and tech stocks surged as traders piled into a trade that’ll reap benefits from more government spending expected under Sanae Takaichi’s premiership.

Economics

1 week ago What Ryder Cup players are saying about Trump’s visit: From ‘Just another spectator’ to ‘Ultimate respect’

'To have our president here and for us to represent the United States of America ... is extremely important for us.'

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2 w. ago Tech Pledges From Trump’s UK Visit Will Test Strained Power Grid

Microsoft Corp. and OpenAI are among the US firms that have in recent days pledged to invest £31 billion ($41.8 billion) into artificial intelligence projects in Britain, but industry experts say the commitment could be undermined by the UK’s aging power grid and some of the world’s highest electricity prices.

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2 w. ago Trump leaves U.K. with tech deal, little movement on tariffs and Ukraine

The Trump-Starmer mutual admiration followed King Charles III and Queen Camilla's feting of Trump and first lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump Flattery Pays Off for Starmer With Major Pitfalls Averted

With golden carriages, military splendor and an opulent banquet, the UK’s royal gambit paid off this week, as President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded an historic state visit by hailing the trans-Atlantic relationship and — at least publicly — smoothing over their policy differences.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s UK State Visit Shifts From Pomp to Politics and Investment

US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a new technology partnership at a business roundtable Thursday, where they were joined by executives highlighting efforts to deepen ties on artificial intelligence and digital assets.

Politics

2 w. ago After the royal pomp, Trump’s state visit turns to politics and a meeting with Starmer

AYLESBURY, England — After the pomp, it’s time for the politics. President Donald Trump met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, the final day of the U.S. leader’s state visit to Britain, with tech investment, steel tariffs and potentially tricky talks over Ukraine and Gaza on the agenda. The president and first lady Melania Trump […]

Politics

2 w. ago Donald Trump’s U.K. state visit to get serious after day of pageantry

On day two, the British prime minister will greet Trump at his country residence, with pressing issues such as trade, Ukraine and Gaza on the agenda

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2 w. ago Trump’s second state visit to U.K. meets with protests and arrests

LONDON —  U.S. President Donald Trump received a royal reception at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, but beyond the castle walls there were many who did not welcome his unprecedented second state visit. Dozens of protesters took to the streets of Windsor before his visit to chant, “Hey, hey, ho, ho, Donald Trump has got to […]

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2 w. ago King Charles greets Trump in Windsor at start of president’s second state visit to the U.K.

WINDSOR, England — President Donald Trump was greeted by royalty, military honour guards and mounted troops in red and gold as he arrived at Windsor Castle on Wednesday for the start of a two-day state visit to Britain as the guest of King Charles III Prince William and his wife Catherine met the president’s Marine […]

Culture

2 w. ago U.K. rolls out massive security operation for Trump visit, keeping him far from the public

Knowing that Trump is obsessed with displays of pomp, Britain has turned up the pageantry to the max as he becomes the first U.S. president to visit Britain twice

Events

2 w. ago Trump Spars With Australian Reporter, Hints at Albanese Visit

President Donald Trump sparred with an Australian journalist over his personal wealth during an exchange on the White House lawn, where he also appeared to confirm plans to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at next week’s United Nations summit.

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2 w. ago Trump’s state visit to U.K. set to focus on trade, tech and Ukraine

Trump’s two-day trip comes complete with horse-drawn carriages, military honour guards and a glittering banquet inside a 1,000-year-old castle.

Economics

2 w. ago Carney says U.S. ‘relationship is good,’ texts ‘modern man’ Trump often

Asked if he planned to visit Washington, D.C., to meet directly with Trump in the near future, Carney would not say if another trip was in the works.

Transport

2 w. ago King Charles to deploy tiara diplomacy as U.K. prepares to welcome Trump for second state visit

LONDON — Windsor Castle staff are setting the 50-metre-long (164-feet-long) mahogany table. Grooms are buffing the hooves of the horses that will pull the royal carriages. And the military honour guard is drilling to ensure every step lands with precision. Throughout the halls and grounds of the almost 1,000-year-old castle west of London, hundreds of […]

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