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British foreign minister Yvette Cooper on Thursday condemned as "totally unjustifiable" the 10-year sentence given to two British nationals detained in Iran, saying the government would continue pressing for their release

British Foreign Secretary: Increasing aid to the Gaza Strip is only possible with the lifting of further Israeli restrictions.

British Foreign Secretary: We are witnessing an expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and attacks against Palestinians.

Trump: "If Iran decides not to reach an agreement, the United States could be forced to use Diego Garcia and the airfield located in Fairford to deter a potential attack by a highly unstable and dangerous regime. An attack that could be directed against the United Kingdom, as well as other friendly nations. Prime Minister Starmer should not relinquish control of Diego Garcia under any circumstances by signing a precarious lease, at best, for 100 years. This land must not be taken from the United Kingdom, and if allowed, it will be a plague upon our great ally. We will always be ready, willing, and able to fight for the United Kingdom, but they must stand firm against wokeism and other problems that may arise. DO NOT SURRENDER DIEGO GARCÍA."

Elon Musk has accused Reform UK of being "Nazis" and wanting "race extinction"

British and French delegations are present at the Ukraine-U.S.-Russia talks in Geneve

British Prime Minister: Europe must reduce its "lifelong dependence" on the United States for defense.

NATO official confirms that allies are looking to swap control of certain NATO military leadership centers, such as the NATO’s Joint Command Center in Norfolk, the Joint Command Center in Naples, and the Allied Maritime Command in the UK. "Allies have agreed on a new distribution of senior officer responsibility across the NATO Command Structure in which European Allies, including NATO’s newest members, will play a more prominent role in the Alliance’s military leadership. We will provide more details in due course. The decision relates to planning for future rotations," the official said. "This is a common sense move, with Europe moving to the fore and America absolutely committed to NATO," added the official.Politico first reported the proposed changes ahead of the Munich Security Conference later this week in Germany

UK PM Keir Starmer’s communications chief, Tim Allan, has resigned, the second figure in Starmer’s inner circle to step down in two days amid fallout from the Epstein files

Morgan McSweeney, the chief of staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, resigned under pressure over his role in appointing Peter Mandelson, a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, as ambassador to the U.S

A Wizz Air flight that took off from Ben Gurion Airport to London was returned to Israel following a suspected "security incident," according to Israeli authorities. The Israeli Air Force scrambled fighter jets to escort the plane back to Israel following its takeoff, a military source says. The suspicion came after one of the passengers purportedly received a "threatening message" on their phone.

Trump says he spoke to the UK PM Starmer on the Diego Garcia deal with Mauritius. While tacitly extending support to deal, he says if the lease deal 'ever falls apart, I retain right to militarily secure & reinforce American presence'

Britain to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as the Home Office is set to put forward new legislation, according to The Times

Xi: “In the past year, China-UK relationship had been troublesome. Currently, the int landscape is intertwined with challenges. China and UK, as permanent members of the UNSC and major world economies, regardless of world peace and stability, it's necessary to strengthen dialogue and cooperation.”

14 European countries have announced that they are closing the Baltic Sea to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, according to a joint statement released by the UK government. The countries warned that tankers concealing their origin, by changing flags, switching off transponders, or operating without proper documentation, will be treated as vessels without nationality. Such ships may be detained without legal risk. Russia was also accused of deliberately interfering with satellite navigation systems, posing a serious threat to maritime safety and complicating rescue operations in the event of accidents. The statement was signed by Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom

US-UK-EU statement: ; We welcome the 15-day extension of the ceasefire between the Syrian government and the SDF, and call on all parties to strictly adhere to the ceasefire; We urge all parties to quickly agree to a permanent ceasefire.

A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister spoke to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon. “The Prime Minister raised the brave and heroic British and American soldiers who fought side by side in Afghanistan, many of whom never returned home. We must never forget their sacrifice, he said. "As Ukraine approaches the fourth year of war since Russia's full-scale invasion, the leaders agreed on the need to see progress towards a sustainable ceasefire. Whilst diplomatic efforts continue, the Prime Minister reiterated that international partners must continue to support Ukraine in its defence against Putin's barbaric attacks. "The leaders also discussed the need for bolstered security in the Arctic, and the Prime Minister said it was an absolute priority for his government. “The leaders discussed the importance of the UK-US relationship, which continues to stand the test of time.

British PM Keir Starmer sharply criticized President Trump's "insulting and frankly appalling" comments about NATO troops' involvement in Afghanistan & suggested he should apologize. Starmer noted 457 British troops died and many others were injured in Afghanistan

A British government spokesperson: The US president is wrong to downplay the sacrifices of British and NATO forces in Afghanistan.

Keir Starmer is concerned by Putin and Lukashenka being invited to Trump’s Board of Peace, his spokesman says. The UK is not joining the board as things stand. Spox says UK’s commitment to UN is “unwavering”

A UK intelligence source called the degradation of ties between the White House and its allies "unprecedented" and warned that the "individual political turmoil" caused by Trump would affect intelligence relationships - iNews

Trump: Shockingly, our “brilliant” NATO Ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital U.S. Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER. There is no doubt that China and Russia have noticed this act of total weakness. These are International Powers who only recognize STRENGTH, which is why the United States of America, under my leadership, is now, af ter only one year, respected like never before. The UK giving away extremely important land is an act of GREAT STUPIDITY, and is another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired. Denmark and its European Allies have to DO THE RIGHT THING

UK dispatches Defense Secretary John Healey to Denmark to discuss Greenland on Wednesday

Twelve F-15E Strike Eagles with the U.S. Air Force’s 48th Fighter Wing (48 FW) departed earlier today from RAF Lakenheath in England bound for Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, with one diverting to Chania International Airport on the Greek island of Crete. Several KC-135T Stratotankers and C-17A Globemaster IIIs supported the deployment of the F-15s to the Middle East, as tensions escalate with Iran.

Starmer responds to Trump: Our position on Greenland is very clear — it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and its future is a matter for the Greenlanders and the Danes. We have also made clear that Arctic security matters for the whole of NATO, and allies should do more together to address the threat from Russia across different parts of the Arctic. Applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of NATO allies is completely wrong. We will, of course, be pursuing this directly with the US administration

Trump: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%.

France bans 10 far-right UK activists for targeting migrant boats

British Chief of the Defence Staff: Changes in external threats require changes to our defenses.

Iran's ambassadors to Britain, Germany, and France condemned what they called "foreign interference in Iran's internal affairs."

Germany Chancellor: We are deeply concerned about reports of violence by Iranian security forces, and strongly condemn the killing of protestors. @EmmanuelMacron, @Keir_Starmer and I urge the Iranian authorities to refrain from violence, and to uphold the fundamental rights of Iran’s citizens