The odd couple: Trump and Starmer make nice, for now

Avoiding pitfalls is far short of concrete achievements.

The Hill - 20h

‘It wasn’t nice’: Australian couple sat next to corpse on long-haul flight

Mitchell Ring and Jennifer Colin say woman who died en route to Doha was left next to them by Qatar Airways staff. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Taiwan looks to play nice with Trump

Some hope Taiwan’s dominant chip sector could help keep Taipei in the US president’s good graces

Financial Times - 1d

Trump threatens lawsuits, 'NICE NEW LAW' over anonymous sources in books

President Trump on Wednesday threatened lawsuits against authors who use anonymous sources in books about him or his allies, calling them defamatory and dishonest. Trump also teased that a new law ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

The Starmer-Trump love-in

Plus: more ammo, less aid — the UK’s changing spending priorities

Financial Times - 5d

Friend or foe? Keir Starmer now walks a tightrope between Europe and US

No sooner had the PM charmed the president in the Oval Office than consensus over Ukraine – and the future of Nato – was starting to fall apart. Even as Keir Starmer and his entourage heaved sighs ...

The Guardian - 4d

How Target shoppers could be hurt by Trump’s tariffs in the ‘next couple of days’

Target’s already buying less from China, but tariffs haven’t had the impact that President Donald Trump wanted.

MarketWatch - 1d

The papers: 'Charmer Starmer' with the 'Trump card'

The prime minister's diplomatic efforts with Donald Trump in Washington dominate the papers on Friday.

BBC News - 6d

Trump greets Starmer at White House

US President suggested that Britain could escape tariffs if agreement struck

Financial Times - 6d

Was Starmer's summit enough to sway Trump?

Europe stepping up is only half of the story and much depends on whether the US is willing to play its part.

BBC News - 3d

Ukraine and Trump will define Starmer’s legacy

Recent diplomatic events crystallise what is at stake for PM

Financial Times - 2d

Trump makes investment announcement

Watch live coverage as President Trump makes an investment announcement at the White House.

NBC News - 2d

They Help Make the Hamptons the Hamptons, and Now They’re Living in Fear

Latino immigrants care for some of America’s most lavish beachside mansions. Their disappearance would affect the wealthy, too.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Russia thinks the West is weak — Europe must make a stand, now

Until Putin leaves the Kremlin, the only way to ensure Western security is for Europe to do more — ideally supported by America.

The Hill - 5d

The huge risks facing Starmer at Trump meeting

When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.

BBC News - Feb. 20

The Week Ahead: Will Starmer Win Over Trump?

And will he get a deal on Ukraine?

BBC News - Feb. 22

Trump has changed Ukraine conversation, Starmer says

The PM suggests Trump has "created an opportunity" to end the war, ahead of a trip the the US.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Starmer Goes On The Defensive Before Trump Showdown

The PM raises defence spending to 2.5% by 2027.

BBC News - Feb. 25

What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?

Plus: Amol & Nick talk tactics over PM-President meets & remember past awkward encounters.

BBC News - Feb. 27

Starmer Flies to Meet Trump, With a Gift and a Difficult Message

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain cut international aid to raise military spending. He’s hoping to make a case for Ukraine at the White House.

The New York Times - Feb. 27

Trump meeting with UK's Starmer at the White House

President Trump will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House as European nations work to have more say in any talks with Russia on the end to the war with Ukraine. CBS ...

CBS News - 6d

How Starmer can tread the Trump tightrope

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Financial Times - 6d

Starmer charms Trump, but any deals will have to wait

"What a beautiful accent," the US president said of the British leader. Sarah Smith breaks down their White House meeting.

BBC News - 6d

Bringing fruits to Trump’s volcano: Starmer edition

The British prime minister must also be ready to play hardball

Financial Times - 5d

Starmer Offers Trump a Plea and a Promise Over Ukraine

During a visit to the White House by the British prime minister, President Trump refused to pledge U.S. military support for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine.

The New York Times - 5d

Starmer speaks to Trump and Zelensky after row

A statement from No 10 confirms he spoke with both and "retains unwavering support for Ukraine".

BBC News - 5d

Fatboy Slim: ‘I was in the same class as Keir Starmer – he’s one up on me now’

The electronic producer and DJ Norman Cook talks about learning the violin with Keir Starmer, his love for his label maker and crossing swords with Moby. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Ukraine’s double agony — Putin and now Trump

The country is torn over whether it could keep fighting without American support. Alec Russell reports from Kyiv on the stresses of a nation under siege

Financial Times - 5d

Starmer to tell Trump that UK’s Chagos deal will avoid tensions with China

PM to claim if US rejects Mauritius’s claim to own the islands, Beijing will be drawn into the regional dispute. Keir Starmer is to urge Donald Trump to recognise that a US rejection of Mauritius’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Starmer will not challenge Trump on his attack on Zelenskyy when the pair meet

UK prime minister aiming to cool escalating transatlantic row over war in Ukraine. Keir Starmer will not risk riling Donald Trump by challenging him over his attack on Ukraine’s president, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Trump says Starmer and Macron 'haven't done anything' to end Ukraine war

Trump's criticisms come as the UK and French leaders prepare to visit the White House next week.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks

Kyiv ‘must be at the heart of negotiations’ says PM as foreign secretary announces new Russia sanctions. Keir Starmer has raised the stakes before a crucial meeting in Washington with the US ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

I'll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer tells Zelensky

The prime minister called Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky for the second time in four days.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Macron and Starmer Have Played Trump’s Game Before, but the Rules Are Changing

The leaders of France and Britain are both due to meet with President Trump this week. Approaches previously tried with him may no longer work.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Starmer must take baton from Macron in effort to sway Trump on Ukraine

UK and France need to convince US to align with them over Ukraine, while at the UN Trump openly sides with Russia. Keir Starmer, when he visits the White House on Thursday, will have to pick up the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25