Starmer to urge G20 leaders to ‘double down’ on Ukraine support

UK PM intent on rallying Kyiv’s allies ahead of Trump’s inauguration as US president in January

Business - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Starmer and Macron pledge ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine

Two leaders show united front after Trump victory in US threatens to upturn western backing for Kyiv

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Macron and Starmer vow 'unwavering' Ukraine support after marking Armistice Day

The leaders' discussions also focused on the Middle East and the problems caused by migration in Europe.

Europe Urges Trump to Support Ukraine but Braces for Possible Cut in U.S. Aid

European leaders have discussed how to help Ukraine fend off Russia without Washington’s support, even as they try to convince the president-elect not to cut aid to Kyiv.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi at G20 summit

The first in-person meeting since 2018 will come as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he doesn't support urging Justice Sonia Sotomayor to step down

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Sunday defended keeping Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the Supreme Court, after some Democrats have reportedly considered pressuring her to step down while President Joe ...

Bernie Sanders says he doesn’t support urging Justice Sotomayor to step down

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Meet the Press says he doesn’t support urging Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who is 70, to step down from her post while President Joe Biden can nominate a liberal ...

Keir Starmer to hold talks with Xi Jinping

UK leader intent on strengthening relations with China despite tensions over security and human rights

World - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

Hungary's leader Orbán predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summit

Hungary's prime minister is predicting that Donald Trump's new administration will abandon U.S. support for Ukraine

World - ABC News - November 8

Starmer urged to open reparations talks at Commonwealth summit

Five Labour MPs call on PM and foreign secretary to address issue of reparatory justice for slavery and colonialism . Keir Starmer is under pressure from Labour MPs and Caribbean governments to ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Keir Starmer urged to ‘engage’ on reparations at Commonwealth summit

Call from head of Caribbean reparations body comes as Bahamas foreign minister claims UK PM will change his position. UK politics live – latest updates Britain has a legal and moral case to ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

G20 leaders gather in Rio while COP29 delegates seek deal in Baku

Plus, Ukraine war passes 1,000th day milestone

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Michelle Obama urges support for Harris in Michigan rally

The rally in Kalamazoo was Michelle Obama's first appearance on the campaign trail since she spoke at the Democratic National Convention

Supporting a neutral Ukraine is in the West’s interest

A neutral Ukraine would contribute to regional stability, reduce military and economic strains on the West, and allow all parties to pivot toward peace.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump doubles down on tariff plan that voters hate

Republican candidate Donald Trump backs a plan to impose a 20% tariff on all goods from all countries and a specifically high 60% rate on Chinese imports.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Carville 'doubling down' on prediction Harris will win

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville reiterated his prediction Monday that Vice President Harris will triumph over former President Trump on Election Day, now just two weeks away. “I think ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Crocs doubled down on ugly. It is paying off

Maker of foam clogs has gone from laughing stock to good stock — and the shares do not look expensive

World - Financial Times - October 26

Trudeau Urged by Fellow Party Members to Step Down

Liberal Party members fear Justin Trudeau has become so unpopular that it could lead to the party’s defeat in the next election. Mr. Trudeau has said he has no plans to leave.

World - The New York Times - October 23

Russia denies Trump call with Putin urging restraint in Ukraine

The US president-elect, who is promising to end the conflict, was reported to have spoken to Vladimir Putin on Thursday.

Scholz’s call with Putin will open ‘Pandora’s box’, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president says talk between German and Russian leaders on war will reduce Putin’s isolation. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that a telephone conversation between Olaf Scholz and Vladimir ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

UN climate chief asks G20 leaders for boost as COP29 finance talks lag

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

UN warns of ‘economic carnage’ if G20 leaders cannot agree on climate finance for poor countries

Wealthy nations are yet to offer the hundreds of billions of dollars that economists say are needed to help the developing world cut emissions. Leaders of the world’s biggest economies meeting in ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Lady Scotland urges Commonwealth members to continue climate action support

Departing secretary general says small island developing states should be given greater access to climate finance. Patricia Scotland, the departing secretary general of the Commonwealth, has ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

MPs who are also medics urge colleagues to support assisted dying bill

Exclusive: Cross-party group’s letter comes after health secretary said he doubted NHS could enact the change. A cross-party group of MPs who are practising medics and former NHS staff have written ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Robert De Niro urges support for Harris at Philadelphia Eagles tailgate

Actor Robert De Niro on Sunday urged fans to support Vice President Harris while attending a tailgate for the Philadelphia Eagles football team in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. De ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Harris says she's full of 'resolve,' urges supporters to accept election results

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the nation on Wednesday after losing the presidential election to former President Donald Trump.

Harris concedes to Trump but urges supporters to ‘never give up’

Vice-president congratulates president-elect and vows not to ‘concede the fight that fuelled this campaign’

World - Financial Times - November 6

After McCarthy ouster, GOP to consider new requirement for House leadership elections

Rep. Brian Mast wants any Republican seeking an internal promotion to be required to step down from their current leadership post.

Politics - Politico - November 10

Putin disrupting food aid for Gaza by attacking Ukraine ports, says Starmer

Russian president ‘willing to gamble on food security’ by stepping up strikes on grain ships, says UK prime minister. Keir Starmer has accused Vladimir Putin of disrupting food supplies to Gaza ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Austin, in Ukraine, Announces New Arms Shipment as U.S. Election Looms

The trip by the U.S. defense secretary comes as Russian forces steadily gain territory in eastern Ukraine.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Support for Ukraine 'iron-clad', PM tells Zelensky

The leaders met at a European summit in Hungary amid fears President-elect Trump might curb aid to Ukraine.

UK's Ukraine support 'resolute' after Trump win

Darren Jones says there "shouldn't be an element of conceding to illegal invasions from Russia".

Ukraine war briefing: G7 defence ministers pledge ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine

Mixed reaction to Zelenskyy’s ‘victory plan’; Video purportedly shows North Korean recruits collecting Russian military fatigues. What we know on day 970. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Kane double sees leaders Bayern win vs. Union

Striker Harry Kane scored twice as Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich eased past visitors Union Berlin 3-0 on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

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