Guardian

The US has halted intelligence cooperation with a key partner, indicating it could be reinstated if crucial negotiations progress and reflecting alignment with Western objectives.

A prominent leader has signalled willingness to collaborate with a former US president to advance a negotiated settlement, underscoring the urgency of swift progress and shared commitment.

Heightened diplomatic tensions have surfaced among key Western partners, prompting European leaders to encourage deeper negotiations in an effort to preserve unity and avert further discord.

The PM is rallying international partners behind a collaborative effort to safeguard democratic values and reinforce collective security, stressing the urgent necessity to stand united for the continent’s stability.

Amid the ongoing war with Russia, a former US President accused Ukraine’s leader of risking a catastrophic escalation, prompting a tense summit that ended in a furious dispute and sudden departure.

Donald Trump has proposed sending a contingent of American personnel abroad to bolster security, while voicing confidence in the prospect of significant new trade agreements with the UK.

In a high-stakes Washington meeting, Starmer is urging Trump to bolster guarantees for the war and align firmly with the PM, Britain, and the West to deter any further aggression.

The PM, in an unexpected move, has announced a reduction in overseas aid to boost defence spending, citing the pursuit of peace and prompting concern from relief organisations.

Donald Trump announces a major foreign leader will accommodate a European presence once a settlement is reached, prompting cautious optimism among Western leaders including the PM.

The opposition conservatives are poised to form a coalition government in Germany, contending with a notable surge in far-right support that underscores shifting political dynamics and prompts debate over the nation’s future direction.