7 h. ago People are asking 'what's wrong with Donald Trump's legs' after footage emerges of him playing golf

Social media users have voiced concern about Donald Trump's legs after video of him golfing at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday appeared to show him limping.

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9 h. ago Voices: Should Donald Trump’s state visit with King Charles go ahead? Join The Independent Debate

Plans for the US president's state visit have sparked division. While Lib Dem leader Ed Davey sees it as an opportunity to secure stronger US commitments on Ukraine, SNP leader John Swinney argues that Britain should not reward a president who has undermined a key ally

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24 h. ago It’s time for Europe to take the lead in Ukraine peace talks

Editorial: As Keir Starmer declares a ‘once in a generation’ moment for European security, the promised ‘coalition of the willing’ needs strong leadership to ensure it delivers – and so a Ukrainian peace can endure

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39 h. ago Voices: How can Britain’s railways be improved for commuters? Join The Independent Debate

Despite Labour’s renationalisation plans, Britain’s rail fares will rise by 4.6 per cent on March 2, leaving passengers facing higher costs without guarantees of improved service

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49 h. ago Friend or foe? Keir Starmer now walks a tightrope between Europe and US

No sooner had the PM charmed the president in the Oval Office than consensus over Ukraine – and the future of Nato – was starting to fall apartEven as Keir Starmer and his entourage heaved sighs of relief and tried not to grin too broadly as they filed out of the Oval Office after the prime minister’s meeting with Donald Trump, there were some in British circles who were, even then, anxious.The invitation from King Charles for a second state visit had been handed over to Trump in person and opened before the cameras. Trump, for once, had seemed genuinely lost for words. Starmer had at one point put his hand on Trump’s shoulder like a close friend or relative to emphasise their closeness as the UK delegation looked on, stony-faced but amazed. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Voices: Keir Starmer’s fawning at the court of Donald Trump now leaves a sour taste

As the prime minister prepares to host European leaders at a Downing Street summit this weekend, to discuss the Russian threat, his ‘triumphant’ White House visit has been tarnished by televised punishment beating of Volodymyr Zelensky, says John Rentoul

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3 d. ago Donald Trump: When will Donald Trump visit Scotland? What will be discussed with King Charles III and where?

The Scotsman takes a look at what we know so far about Donald Trump’s planned visit to Scotland

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3 d. ago Donald Trump invited to meet King Charles at Dumfries House estate ahead of second UK state visit

King Charles has suggested a possible meeting at his Dumfries House estate, which is located less than an hour from Trump's Turnberry resort.

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3 d. ago Donald Trump says 'real' UK trade deal could mean no tariffs as King Charles invites US President for ‘historic’ second state visit

Sir Keir Starmer and Trump held crunch White House talks on Ukraine and trade

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3 d. ago King Charles invites Donald Trump for ‘historic’ second state visit as US president raises UK trade deal hopes

Sir Keir Starmer and Trump held crunch White House talks on Ukraine and trade

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3 d. ago Keir Starmer’s wins and losses during crunch White House summit with Donald Trump

Meeting between the Labour prime minister and US president touched on Ukraine, tariffs, trade deals, the Chagos Islands, Nato and a historic state visit invitation from King Charles

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3 d. ago King Charles invites Donald Trump for ‘historic’ second state visit as US president says UK trade deal hopeful

Sir Keir Starmer and Trump held crunch talks on Ukraine and the economy at the White House

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3 d. ago Trump live updates: Trump talks tariffs, Ukraine war and state visit with UK Prime Minister

President accepted historic second invitation for state visit to Britain from King Charles III

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3 d. ago Starmer plays royal Trump card to win Chagos deal and no trade tariffs in critical White House summit

PM flatters president with historic invitation from ‘beautiful man’ King Charles for second state visit – but there’s an awkward exchange over ‘free speech’

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4 d. ago King Charles to meet Donald Trump in Scotland after state visit invitation

The King suggested that he and Trump could meet before that visit, either at Dumfries House or Balmoral which are near the businessman’s golf courses in Scotland, to discuss the plans for the much grander state visit.

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4 d. ago Donald Trump accepts invitation to meet 'beautiful man' King Charles on unprecedented second state visit to Britain (and he could be heading to Scotland)

Keir Starmer extended an official invitation from the monarch to the president to come to the UK on his visit to the White House today.

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4 d. ago Trump praises ‘beautiful’ King Charles for second UK state visit invitation

Donald Trump praised King Charles III as a "beautiful man" as Sir Keir Starmer presented the monarch's letter inviting the US president for a “historic second state visit” to the UK.

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4 d. ago King Charles invites Donald Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to Britain

Keir Starmer extended an official invitation from the monarch to the president to come to the UK on his visit to the White House today.

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4 d. ago The truth behind King Charles' body guard's 'fake arm theory'

Royal fans have been speculating if King Charles' security guard was wearing 'rubber hands' during a visit to Cornwall with Sir Keir Starmer.

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4 d. ago The prime minister must stick to his guns and his principles when dealing with Donald Trump

Editorial: Keir Starmer can tell the president he was right about Europe paying more for its own defence, but he should not trade away his principles

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