Prime Minister Keir Starmer has countered Donald Trump's criticism of UK-China relations by highlighting the former US President's own scheduled visit to Beijing, insisting engagement is essential for British prosperity.
Beijing reverses 2021 sanctions against six British MPs and peers, including prominent critics of China's human rights record and security policies, following Keir Starmer's diplomatic mission.
Panama's Supreme Court has ruled a Hong Kong company's canal port concession unconstitutional, advancing US policy aims. The government assures uninterrupted operations.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK supports preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons and must address Tehran's violent repression of protesters, as US pressure mounts.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer states the UK supports preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons and addressing its violent crackdown on protesters, as US military pressure escalates.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has brushed off criticism from Donald Trump about UK-China relations, focusing on trade benefits including tariff cuts and visa waivers secured during his Shanghai visit.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms he did not follow unusual security advice reportedly given to Theresa May during her 2018 China visit, while discussing national security risks.
Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei criticises Western governments for hypocrisy on human rights issues as PM Keir Starmer visits Beijing to improve UK-China relations.
South Africa declares Israel's deputy ambassador persona non grata, ordering him to leave within 72 hours amid strained relations over Gaza genocide accusations.
China has agreed to immediately lift sanctions on British MPs and peers, imposed in 2021 over Xinjiang human rights disputes, following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's diplomatic visit.
US President Donald Trump warns it's 'dangerous' for the UK to strengthen economic ties with China as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer continues his diplomatic visit to Shanghai.
Sir Keir Starmer returns from China with only minor trade concessions, failing on key human rights issues despite promises of significant diplomatic breakthroughs.
Beijing removes travel bans on British parliamentarians following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's discussions with President Xi Jinping, though affected MPs warn against using sanctions as bargaining chips.
Ukraine's president awaits evidence of Russia halting strikes on energy infrastructure as Trump claims Putin agreed to a week-long pause during extreme cold.
A London-based Saudi satirist has been awarded over £3m in damages after a High Court judge ruled the kingdom targeted him with spyware and orchestrated a physical attack in central London.
Israeli reservists and activists reveal how 'hagmar' units, composed of settlers, are acting as vigilante militias in the West Bank, leading to increased displacement and violence against Palestinians, with UN reports highlighting blurred lines between st
Keir Starmer confirms China has removed sanctions from six serving British MPs and peers following talks with Xi Jinping, marking a diplomatic thaw.
Ukraine endures severe winter blackouts while $250 million in US energy assistance remains trapped in bureaucratic limbo under Trump administration changes.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces China has lifted entry bans on British parliamentarians, including Sir Iain Duncan Smith, following historic talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Israel announces the reopening of Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt this Sunday, ending a near two-year closure. The move supports US ceasefire efforts.
An Iranian activist has climbed the 120ft clock tower at London's King's Cross station, unfurling a banner calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to expel Iranian diplomats and uphold democracy.
Eleven Southeast Asian nations refuse to recognise Myanmar's military-backed election, dealing a blow to junta legitimacy efforts amid ongoing civil war.
A new ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led SDF forces will see Kurdish fighters integrated into state military structures, marking a significant shift in Syria's control map.
US President Donald Trump has labelled PM Keir Starmer's meeting with Xi Jinping 'dangerous', while UK Trade Minister Sir Chris Bryant insists engagement with China is essential for Britain's economy.
British MPs and peers sanctioned by Beijing have issued a joint statement urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer not to use their status as leverage in negotiations with China.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China has secured key economic agreements on whisky tariffs and visa-free travel, alongside discussions on human rights issues and security concerns.
Pope Leo XIV faces a diplomatic quandary after Donald Trump's invitation to join a Board of Peace for Gaza and global conflicts, challenging the Vatican's centuries-old policy of positive neutrality.
Pope Leo XIV faces a complex diplomatic challenge after Donald Trump's invitation to join a Board of Peace, testing the Vatican's centuries-old policy of positive neutrality in international conflicts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces potential delay to crucial trilateral peace talks with US and Russia, citing escalating US-Iran tensions as a factor.
A UK minister has argued it would be 'absolutely bonkers' for Britain not to engage with China, countering Donald Trump's warning that such dealings are 'very dangerous'.