2 h. ago The hidden messages behind Melania Trump's fashion thunderbolts during state visit

From the moment King Charles extended the invitation for a second state visit to President Trump in February, Melania will have been planning her sartorial roll call.

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3 h. ago Donald Trump's state visit ends as he leaves UK on Air Force One

The US President arrived in London on Tuesday to begin his second official visit.

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3 h. ago Trump boards Air Force One back to the US after hailing 'special relationship' with Britain as historic state visit draws to a close: RECAP

RECAP: Follow the latest developments on the final day of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK as the US President heads to Chequers where he will be hosted by Keir Starmer.

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3 h. ago Trump suggests punishing TV networks for ‘negative’ coverage amid outrage over Kimmel suspension

President says Jimmy Kimmel was ‘not a talented person’ as critics blast show’s suspension as an attack on free speechJimmy Kimmel suspension – live updatesDonald Trump suggested on Thursday that TV networks which cover him “negatively” could lose their licenses after his celebration of ABC suspending late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.On Air Force One, the president spoke to reporters on his flight back to the US from his state visit to the UK. The president said major US networks were “97% against me”, though he did not offer evidence to prove this figure or detail how this conclusion was evaluated. He said he read the statistic “someplace”. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago For both a stumbling PM and a strutting president, the state visit was, against the odds, a success

Editorial: The ceremonials were flawless, the royal family peerless and the performance of Keir Starmer was a reminder that Labour – and Britain – have a prime minister with the potential to deliver

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7 h. ago What investments did the UK secure during US president’s state visit?

Deals worth £150bn ‘delighted’ Sir Keir Starmer but more details are needed on the commitments

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7 h. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President heads back to US as historic two

The US President are on their way back to the US after taking off on Air Force One at Stansted Airport shortly before 6pm this evening

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7 h. 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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8 h. ago Trump boards Air Force One back to the US after hailing 'special relationship' with Britain as historic state visit draws to a close: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments on the final day of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK as the US President heads to Chequers where he will be hosted by Keir Starmer.

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8 h. ago Trump UK visit live: President departs Britain after telling Starmer to call in military against migrants

British prime minister hails two countries’ ‘special relationship’ during joint press conference to round off Trump's state visit to UK

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8 h. ago What investments did the UK secure during Trump’s state visit?

Under headline £150bn figure lie complexities in areas including technology, nuclear power, steel and commitments by Blackstone

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8 h. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President heads back to US after suggesting Starmer calls in military to stop small boats

The US president says Putin ‘let me down’ and admits disagreement over Gaza at joint press conference with Prime Minister as historic second state visit comes to an end

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9 h. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President suggests Starmer calls in military to stop small boats before heading back to US

The US president says Putin ‘let me down’ and admits disagreement over Gaza at joint press conference with Prime Minister as historic second state visit nears end

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9 h. ago Trump tells Starmer to use military to stop illegal migrants arriving in Britain

US president ended lavish state visit with a warning that the issue could destroy the UK

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9 h. ago Trump tells Starmer to use military to stop illegal migration to Britain

US president ended lavish state visit with a warning that the issue could destroy the UK

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9 h. ago Donald Trump: Five key takeaways from press conference with Sir Keir Starmer

The US President seemed to be on his best behaviour during his visit to the Prime Minister’s country residence.

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9 h. ago Trump says he told Charlie Kirk he could become president one day

Donald Trump said that he told Charlie Kirk he could become president one day.

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10 h. ago Trump admits he has a 'few disagreements' with Starmer as leaders are questioned over Gaza, illegal immigration and Peter Mandelson: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest developments on the final day of Donald Trump's state visit to the UK as the US President heads to Chequers where he will be hosted by Keir Starmer.

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10 h. ago Trump state visit LIVE: President suggests Starmer calls in military to stop small boats at press conference

The US president says Putin ‘let me down’ and admits disagreement over Gaza at joint press conference with Prime Minister as historic second state visit nears end

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10 h. ago Trump UK visit live: President tells Starmer to call in the military against illegal migration

Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer addressing the media at Chequers as the US president’s state visit continues

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