Leaders on the continent have been urged to strengthen ties and enhance strategic preparations, with calls to broaden cooperation and avert further destabilisation as they stand at a pivotal juncture in modern diplomacy.
During a tense meeting, a prominent figure demanded a rapid settlement or a full withdrawal from negotiations, sparking widespread calls for unity and measured diplomacy among key allies.
Trump endorsed Starmer on the Chagos issue, pledging US cooperation on a swift UK trade deal and any British peacekeeping in the Ukraine war.
Starmer intends to challenge Trump over significant international matters, with the PM reaffirming a unified position alongside Britain’s closest partners and highlighting shared priorities.
The report describes a firm push for increased European defence spending and unity, with the Chancellor advocating a 2.5% target to reinforce shared security and urging others to follow suit.
France has announced a plan to bolster Europe’s nuclear deterrent, prompting debate over the continent’s collective defence and adding pressure on the PM to clarify the UK’s stance.
Zelensky has announced he is prepared to stand down if it helps secure lasting peace, firmly rejecting accusations of being authoritarian and advocating closer alignment with Western allies.
The PM plans to announce fresh measures to bolster the war effort in Ukraine, including expanded military aid and sanctions targeting Russian oligarchs, despite pushback from a prominent former US leader.
A debate has arisen over the current system allowing doctors who have changed their gender to retain unblemished professional records, prompting calls for regulators to address potential loopholes and uphold public confidence.
A former US leader has sparked controversy by denouncing another head of state, prompting a senior British politician to champion that leader’s position and reaffirm broader Western unity amid accusations the ex-President is siding with a rival faction.