2 h. ago Labour reignites row with Elon Musk on the eve of Donald Trump's state visit with free speech on the agenda

Downing Street accused Elon Musk of spreading 'dangerous' language, saying his rhetoric during an appearance at an anti-migrant protest in London threatened 'violence and intimidation'.

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2 h. ago Trump's tangled history with the Royal family as he meets his 'friend' King Charles

Trump has long and bumpy history with the British Royal Family.

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2 h. ago Trump’s state visit to be policed from the skies, the streets and the Thames

Thames Valley Police said they will be using drones, horses, dogs and marine units during US President Donald Trump’s state visit.

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2 h. ago King and PM prepare for Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit

The US president is set to arrive in the UK on Tuesday evening, ahead of a full day of pomp and pageantry at Windsor on Wednesday.

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3 h. ago Trump announces he will send national guard to Memphis, with Chicago ‘probably next’ – live

US president says deployment will be like the one in Washington DC and also adds St Louis to list of citiesTrump to send national guard to Memphis and Chicago ‘probably next’Secretary of state Marco Rubio will travel to Qatar on Tuesday, the Washington Post is reporting, after holding talks with Benjamin Netanyahu today in Israel.As my colleague Julian Borger writes: “Part of [Rubio’s] mission on this two-day visit is to convey Donald Trump’s irritation at the Israeli missile strike on Doha that was aimed at Hamas leadership but killed their aides and a Qatari security officer.Common sense dictates that drone technology should be harnessed to scan every elevated structure with a line of sight to a target.If drones can enable the early detection and prevention of assassination attempts, why not use them? Better to have vigilant eyes in the sky than to remain blind to would-be assassins. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Stop Trump Protest group issue warning ahead of president’s state visit

Zoe Gardner from the Stop Trump Coalition has issued a stark warning ahead of planned protests against Donald Trump's state visit, which they have organised "to give a voice" to the "huge amount of opposition" to his Windsor Castle stay.

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8 h. ago Donald Trump set for awkward UK visit as Channel 4 to air night of untruths

Channel 4 will air a night of programming titled Trump V The Truth, dedicated to exposing Donald Trump's untruths when the US president visits the UK later this week

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8 h. ago Donald Trump police 'content' with UK state visit security plans despite Charlie Kirk death

Protests are planned to take place during Donald Trump's UK state visit.

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10 h. ago Charlie Kirk assassination will not change 'comprehensive' security plans for Trump visit, UK police say

Police reviewed security arrangements ahead of the state visit of Donald Trump, who arrives in Windsor on Wednesday, but said the killing of US activist Charlie Kirk has not changed their plans.

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10 h. ago When Donald Trump is in the UK for state visit and the US President's schedule so far

It is an unprecedented second state trip for the 79-year-old

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11 h. ago Donald Trump state visit policing plans 'haven't changed' following Charlie Kirk murder

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will visit Britain for a state visit and will be hosted by the King and Queen at Windsor Castle. Police say they're “very content” everything is in place

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13 h. ago Why the King and Starmer have no choice but to roll out the red carpet for Trump (again)

Honouring Donald Trump with a second state visit is a diplomatic strategic necessity for King and country, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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14 h. ago Channel 4 to air night of Donald Trump untruths ahead of state visit

The show about the US president will run for more than seven hours.

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14 h. ago Channel 4 to mark Trump’s UK visit with ‘longest uninterrupted reel of untruths’

Broadcaster to dedicate Wednesday night schedule to unpicking US president’s false or misleading statements More than 100 of Donald Trump’s inaccurate statements are to be dissected by Channel 4 to coincide with his state visit, in what it described as “the longest uninterrupted reel of untruths, falsehoods and distortions ever broadcast on television”.The US president is expected to arrive in the UK on Tuesday night. He will enjoy a huge amount of special treatment as ministers attempt to preserve the special relationship, including a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle for Trump and his wife, Melania. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Trump 'guarded by 55 drones' in UK's biggest security operation after Charlie Kirk death

When Donald Trump lands in the UK tomorrow for the state visit, he will be guarded by an army of drones which will try and prevent a political assassination such as Charlie Kirk's

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19 h. ago Donald Trump’s UK state visit arrives at awkward moment after Mandelson exit

Sacking of Peter Mandelson over Epstein ties threatens to overshadow fanfare of US president’s two-day tripFor Donald Trump, the priority was to avoid any distractions. But as he arrives for his second state visit to the UK – an unprecedented honour for a US president – the crisis engulfing Keir Starmer’s government threatens to overshadow the proceedings.The circumstances of that crisis are especially awkward. Peter Mandelson was unceremoniously sacked as the UK’s ambassador to Washington on Thursday after emails were published in which he had urged his friend Jeffrey Epstein to fight for early release from prison in 2008. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago UK and US line up string of deals to build modular nuclear reactors in Britain

Agreements include plan to build 12 reactors in Hartlepool with Centrica, creating 2,500 jobs, and fast-tracking UK and US safety checksLabour’s plans for a massive expansion of nuclear power have been given a boost with a string of transatlantic deals for new modular reactors announced before Donald Trump’s visit.The UK and US governments have promised to fast track safety checks, and announced several new private sector investment deals, with Labour emphasising the potential benefits for jobs and growth. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Starmer faces challenging week amid Mandelson fallout and frustrated MPs

It comes as US President Donald Trump is set to arrive for a state visit.

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26 h. ago Armed response vehicles, baton guns and ballistic helmets: Inside the police operation for Trump’s UK visit

King is to host US president and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, at Windsor Castle from Wednesday to Friday

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33 h. ago King Charles fuming over Keir Starmer decision just days before Donald Trump visit

King Charles has reportedly been left frustrated by the Lord Mandelson controversy, which has created a "distraction" just days before President Donald Trump's UK visit

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