Ed Miliband indicates development and climate will be at heart of UK foreign policy
Britain’s foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, is to indicate he will put the climate crisis and overseas development at the heart of UK international relations by taking up the country’s seat …
The Guardian
From the strait of Hormuz to the North Sea, a global maritime war rages around us – and more than the price of oil is at stake | Simon Tisdall
The US military campaign to protect merchant shipping from Iranian attacks by asserting direct maritime control in the strait of Hormuz is not an idea unique to Donald Trump’s administration. …
The Guardian
Wes Streeting: UK not intimidated by Iran's 'sabre rattling'
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says the UK should not be intimidated by "sabre-rattling" threats of attack from Iran. Last week, the regime said the country was a legitimate target because …
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Andy Burnham asserts readiness to publicly disagree with Donald Trump over foreign policy
In his first major interviews as prime minister, Andy Burnham stated he would not hesitate to publicly disagree with US President Donald Trump when necessary …
Wes Streeting follows Ed Miliband in trying to rebuild bridges with Donald Trump's US government in new 'charm offensive' after previous attacks
View comments Wes Streeting has followed the lead of Ed Miliband in launching a 'charm offensive' on Donald Trump. The new Defence Secretary is said to be seeking to repair …
Daily Mail
Britain and its NATO allies face direct challenge from Putin 'within months' to test Burnham and probe for cracks in the alliance while Trump distracted with Iran, intelligence insiders warn
View comments Britain and its NATO allies face a direct challenge from Vladimir Putin 'within months' to test Andy Burnham's new government and Donald Trump's focus on Iran, UK intelligence …
Daily Mail
Readers reply: Some people want to break up the EU. Why not break up the US?
If it’s wrong, as some would say, for European countries to come together as a fully federal European Union, rather than individual states, why is it right for the US …
The Guardian
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US Announces Nuclear Cooperation Deal with Saudi Arabia Amid Regional Tensions and Political Debate
In July 2026, the United States announced a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that would support the development of a civilian nuclear energy program, …
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Trump Administration Imposes New Tariffs on Over 60 Countries Citing Forced Labor Concerns
The Trump administration has imposed double-digit tariffs on more than 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing failures to enforce …
Canada remains anti-nuke, but its potential path to the bomb is getting shorter
For decades, Canada’s official policy on nuclear weapons has been that they shouldn’t exist, and there is no sign that principle is about to be abandoned. But for reasons of …
CBC
Shane Ross: Politicians are guilty of a shameful U-turn that will lead to more road tragedies
Shane Ross The main players in Ireland’s theatre of road deaths would make Pontius Pilate blush. Over the last fortnight we have witnessed a deeply cynical piece of manoeuvring around …
Independent.ie
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ in calls for PM’s arrest
Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor, is “fomenting hate” by calling the Israeli prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested over …
The Guardian