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Starmer and Macron agree to show ‘united leadership in support of Ukraine’
UK prime minister and French president will separately meet Donald Trump this week. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed to show “united leadership in support of Ukraine” when they ...The Guardian - 4d -
Starmer commits to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. will raise defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027ABC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending
PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned. Keir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a ...The Guardian - 2d -
U.K. to Raise Defense Spending to 2.5% of G.D.P. by 2027, Starmer Says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is set to meet with President Trump on Thursday, said he would increase British spending on defense to 2.5 percent of G.D.P. by 2027.The New York Times - 2d -
James Landale: Will Starmer's defence hike win over Trump?
The prime minister has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027.BBC News - 2d -
Starmer prepares to meet Trump after raising defence spending
The PM will head to Washington a day after announcing military budgets would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2027.BBC News - 2d -
Starmer’s cuts are a huge mistake – foreign aid is an investment, not an expense | Halima Begum
At the height of the cold war, the west advanced its soft power through aid and development spending. If we cut that now, who will fill the vacuum?. Halima Begum is the chief executive of Oxfam ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ella Baron on Keir Starmer’s meeting with Donald Trump – cartoon
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Starmer to warn Trump that peace in Ukraine needs US military cover
UK prime minister heads for Washington as president reiterates need for Europe to provide the security for KyivFinancial Times - 1d -
Russia could reinvade Ukraine without US security guarantees, Starmer warns
UK prime minister faces major diplomatic effort to get president on board after he said no plans for US ‘backstop’. Keir Starmer has warned that Vladimir Putin could invade Ukraine again unless the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Keir Starmer to press Donald Trump on US military back-up to Ukraine
Also in today’s newsletter, what lawyers are saying about the US president’s ‘gold card’ visa schemeFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump hosts British PM Keir Starmer at the White House
The meeting comes as Trump has touted a potential deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.NBC News - 1d -
Watch: BBC's Chris Mason looks ahead to when Starmer meets Trump
President Trump is set to meet with Prime Minister Keir StarmerBBC News - 1d -
Trump holds press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Starmer
Watch live coverage as President Trump holds a press conference with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House.NBC News - 1d -
Ukraine's future at center of Trump-Starmer meeting at White House
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is poised to meet President Trump at the White House where Ukraine's future security will take center stage. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.CBS News - 22h -
Watch live: Trump, Starmer give joint remarks with split goals for Ukraine
President Trump is welcoming British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the White House Thursday afternoon, as the two remain split on support for Ukraine three years after Russia's invasion sparked ...The Hill - 21h -
Why Starmer is visiting Trump after Macron's stop at the White House
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Washington, D.C., for a meeting with President Trump as European nations seek security guarantees for Ukraine in the peace talks with Russia. CBS News ...CBS News - 20h -
Live updates: Trump holds press conference with British PM Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Trump are holding a joint press conference at the White House on Thursday as European allies scramble to respond to the president’s approach to ...The Hill - 18h -
Trump cuts off talk of Canada annex alongside UK’s Starmer: ‘That’s enough’
President Trump on Thursday cut off talk during a press conference with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer about his desire to make Canada “the 51st state,” with Starmer insisting there is ...The Hill - 18h -
'He tried': Trump asked if Starmer persuaded him not to tariff the U.K.
President Trump said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer "tried" to persuade him not to put tariffs on the United Kingdom during their meeting at the White House.NBC News - 18h -
Breaking down Trump's meeting with U.K.'s Starmer, tariffs on U.S. allies
President Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war and establishing new trade deals. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...CBS News - 16h -
Trump said meeting with U.K.'s Starmer was productive on Ukraine, trade deal
President Trump welcomed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the White House on Thursday and they addressed Ukraine in a joint news conference. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro reports.CBS News - 15h -
After chiding US allies, Trump lavishes praise on ‘special’ Starmer
UK prime minister hails ‘very productive discussion’ but president declines to back plan for Ukrainian peacekeepersFinancial Times - 15h -
Chris Mason: Starmer wins Trump over - but Ukraine uncertainty lingers
No 10 thinks the talks were a success but questions remain on defence, our political editor writes.BBC News - 8h -
Keir Starmer to carry out largest cut to UK overseas aid in history
NGOs accuse prime minister of following US by accepting ‘false choice’ of cutting aid to fund defence. Sir Keir Starmer is to take UK overseas aid to its lowest level as a percentage of national ...The Guardian - 7h -
Faisal Islam: Any Starmer deal with Trump is all about avoiding tariffs
A deal to avoid further trade barriers appears very much on the cards, but challenges remain.BBC News - 1h -
Starmer faces darkening mood among Labour MPs after aid cuts
Resignation of Anneliese Dodds shows challenges for prime minister as he pursues tough choicesFinancial Times - 1h -
Anneliese Dodds resigns over Keir Starmer’s decision to cut aid budget
Exclusive: International development minister warns it will be ‘impossible’ to retain funding in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. Anneliese Dodds: soft left intellectual pushed to resign How much does ...The Guardian - 15m -
The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It
Christian Lindner triggered early elections last fall with a move meant to save his party. It brought chaos at an inopportune time. But will it work out?The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Hegseth wants massive Pentagon cuts, but many obstacles stand in his way
To come anywhere close to Hegseth’s target, the Pentagon bureaucracy will engage in yet another cut drill, with many promising programs falling on the cutting room floor while legacy activities ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Wife wanted in stabbing death of San Diego fire captain
Days after a Southern California fire captain was found stabbed to death inside her home, authorities announced her wife — who was previously convicted of voluntary manslaughter — is wanted in ...NBC News - 6d -
'I'm not a wealth hoarding boomer - my grandchildren want for nothing'
Money from boomers is propping up the next generation, rather than being hoarded, says a pensioner.BBC News - 6d -
‘The Interview’: Ed Yong Wants to Show You the Hidden Reality of the World
The Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer talks about burnout from covering the pandemic and how bird-watching gave him a new sense of hope.The New York Times - 6d -
The Premier League Team That Doesn’t Want to Be Known by Its Name
The team’s position actually goes back to 2011.The New York Times - 6d -
The College Football Playoff Could Get the Change That Everybody Wants
The subjectivity baked into the process of determining a national champion is both maddening and alluring, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 6d -
Tesla Is Again Showing Signs It Wants to Sell Cars in India
Bringing showrooms filled with high-end American-made electric vehicles to India would mark a symbolic victory for President Trump’s ally.The New York Times - 5d -
Want to stay sane? Try switching off your news alerts
As much as we need to stay informed, that relentless ping of potential horrors can’t be good for us. How are you not going mad?” is a thing I’ve heard recently. “How are you not talking about this ...The Guardian - 5d -
What Kind of World Do Silicon Valley Billionaires Want to Create?
The world’s richest entrepreneur and its most powerful political leader have joined forces. What comes next is unknown.Inc. - 4d -
You Want More Avowed? So Does The Game's Director
There is one person who already seems keen on seeing more Avowed: the game's director, Carrie Patel. While Obsidian hasn't said anything about an expansion for the RPG--let alone a sequel just days ...GameSpot - 4d