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Starmer defends Biden’s Nato leadership after Zelensky gaffe
Joe Biden mistakenly called Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky ‘President Putin’ at a Nato summit event.
UK could recognise Palestine before US or Israel says Starmer
The Prime Minister said the Government had a ‘solemn duty’ to help end the conflict in Gaza during a press conference at the Nato summit.
Security guard to be sentenced for Holly Willoughby kidnap, rape and murder plot
Gavin Plumb was snared after a US undercover police officer infiltrated an online group called Abduct Lovers and became concerned about Plumb’s posts.
Keir Starmer not in favour of smartphone ban for under-16s
The Prime Minister suggested there should be stricter controls on what children can access online.
Healey sets out UK’s path to close defence co-operation with EU
Defence Secretary John Healey suggested the UK could join EU defence initiatives even before a formal security pact is agreed.
Government pulls out of legal battle over Cumbria coal mine
The Government has told the High Court that planning permission for the mine near Whitehaven should be quashed, campaigners said.
Minister summons Avanti West Coast bosses to meeting over ‘woeful’ rail service
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh wants to discuss performance on the West Coast Main Line.
Man leaves two suitcases containing ‘human remains’ on famous Bristol bridge
A man with a suitcase was seen acting suspiciously on the Clifton Suspension bridge.
Calls for extra bank holiday if England win the Euros
The England men’s football team will face Spain in the Euros final on Sunday.