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'We Can't Go Back To Normal': Starmer Issues Warning Amid Middle East Conflict

Keir Starmer has insisted the UK cannot “go back to normal” after the Iran war despite its delicate ceasefire with the US.

09.04.2026 9

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Nato Chief Mark Rutte Finally Explains Why He Called Trump 'Daddy'

Mark Rutte has finally explained why he controversially described Donald Trump as “daddy” during a toe-curling joint appearance last year.

09.04.2026 10

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Will The Two-Week Ceasefire Between Iran and The US Work?

Donald Trump declared “complete victory” over Iran on Wednesday, five weeks after he joined Israel in bombing Tehran.

09.04.2026 6

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Putin Wants UK To Be Distracted By War In Middle East, Defence Secretary Warns

Vladimir Putin wants the UK to be distracted by the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, according to the British defence secretary.

09.04.2026 9

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'Completely Wrong': Foreign Secretary Slams Trump's Threat To Wipe Out Iranian Civilisation

Yvette Cooper has hit out at Donald Trump after the US president threatened to wipe out Iranian civilisation.

09.04.2026 6

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BBC Expert Says Trump's Ceasefire With Iran Is 'Fragile And Tattered' After Israeli Strikes

The BBC’s international editor warned that Donald Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran is “fragile and tattered” after Israel launched strikes...

09.04.2026 8

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Iran Accuses Trump Of Trying To 'Have A Cake And Eat It At The Same Time' Amid Israeli Strikes

Iran has accused the US of trying to “have a cake and eat it at the same time” after the White House backed Israeli strikes on Lebanon.

09.04.2026 9

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Not Even Nato Chief Mark Rutte Is Safe From Trump's Wrath Over Iran

Donald Trump has hit out at Nato for not being “there when we needed them” shortly after intense talks with the alliance’s chief.

09.04.2026 5

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Spanish PM Savages Trump For 'Setting World On Fire' With Iran War

Spain’s prime minister has torn into Donald Trump for unleashing “chaos” with his war in Iran.

08.04.2026 10

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Are Westminster Politicians Taking Misogyny Seriously Enough?

There’s no denying that misogyny has been a hot topic in Westminster in recent months.

07.04.2026 8

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'Nothing Is Sacred': Putin Torn Apart For Ignoring Ukraine's Easter Ceasefire Offer

Vladimir Putin has been slammed for ignoring Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s offer of a ceasefire over the Easter weekend.

07.04.2026 10

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7 Utterly Bizarre Moments From Trump's Rambling Easter Monday You May Have Missed

Donald Trump gave several very strange updates about everything from Iran to Joe Biden throughout Easter Monday in typically rambling fashion.

07.04.2026 10

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Trump Doubles Down On Iran Threat By Claiming Entire Country Can Be Wiped Out In 1 Night

Donald Trump has doubled down on his threat to take out Iran by claiming the entire country could be wiped out in one night.

06.04.2026 10

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Ex-US Security Official Identifies Just 2 Sources Who Could Pressure Trump To De-Escalate In Iran

Donald Trump could be pressured to de-escalate tensions in Iran either by military leaders or Republicans in Congress, according to a US national...

06.04.2026 10

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Iran Compares Trump Threats To 'War Crimes' While Warning Of 'Devastating' Retaliation

Iran has claimed Donald Trump’s threat to attack its civilian infrastructure “constitute war crimes”.

06.04.2026 10

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Rachel Reeves Admits She Is 'Angry' With Trump For Starting War In Iran

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted she is “angry” at Donald Trump for starting the war in Iran.

01.04.2026 10

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'It Will Not Be Easy': Keir Starmer Issues Bleak Warning About UK's Future Amid Iran War

Keir Starmer had admitted the months ahead will “not be easy” as the impact of the Iran war hits the UK.

01.04.2026 20

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Starmer Shrugs Off Trump's Threat To Leave Nato After President Calls Alliance A 'Paper Tiger'

Keir Starmer has shrugged off Donald Trump’s threat to leave Nato by defending the alliance and insisting Britain will not be joining the Iran war.

01.04.2026 10

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Starmer Warned It Is A 'Misuse' Of King To Send Him To 'Bullying' Trump For State Visit

Keir Starmer has been urged not to send King Charles to the US for a state visit after Donald Trump’s “bullying”.

01.04.2026 10

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Iran War Puts Idea Of UK-US 'Special Relationship To Bed', Ex-National Security Adviser Says

Britain’s “special relationship” with the US has finally been put to bed by the Iran war, according to former UK government adviser.

01.04.2026 8

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Iran Ambassador To UK Warns Attacks On British Bases Are Being Considered

The Iranian ambassador to the UK has warned attacks on British bases are under consideration in an alarming intervention.

01.04.2026 10

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Pete Hegseth Mocks 'Big Bad Royal Navy' In Fresh Attack On UK Over Iran Reluctance

The US secretary of defence has mocked the “big, bad Royal Navy” for not joining America in its war against Iran.

01.04.2026 20

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Starmer Unveils New Measures To Help Ease Cost Of Living. Will They Be Enough?

Four government measures meant to ease the cost of living are set to start on April 1 – but will they be enough to help Brits?

01.04.2026 10

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MP Critical Of Government's Jury Trial Reforms Has Labour Whip Suspended

Labour MP Karl Turner has had the party whip suspended after rebelling against the government over its plans to scrap most jury trials.

31.03.2026 10

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Trump Says UK Should 'Just Take' Oil From Strait Of Hormuz In Bizarre Post

Donald Trump has called on the UK to “go get your own oil” from the Strait of Hormuz in a new social media post.

31.03.2026 10

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UK Warned It Could Face Energy Crisis Similar to 1970s Amid Iran War

The UK could be on the cusp of an energy crisis comparable to the chaos seen in the 1970s, according to a former deputy governor of the Bank of...

31.03.2026 10

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Blow For Starmer As More Than 4 In 5 Brits Think Labour Is Handling Cost Of Living Crisis Poorly

Only one in 10 Brits believe Keir Starmer is handling the cost of living crisis well, according to a new poll.

31.03.2026 10

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Ex-Royal Navy Officer Pours Cold Water On Trump's Attempt To Force Strait Of Hormuz Open

Donald Trump’s attempts to force Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz will fall flat, according to a former Royal Navy officer.

31.03.2026 10

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BBC Presenter Accuses Minister Of 'Patronising' Response To Growing Energy Fears

A BBC presenter has suggested a minister was “patronising” the general public by downplaying concerns around energy prices.

31.03.2026 10

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Looming Energy Crisis Could Echo Oil Shock Of 1970s, Ex-Bank Of England Deputy Warns

The UK could be on the cusp of an energy crisis comparable to the chaos seen in the 1970s, according to a former deputy governor of the Bank of...

30.03.2026 10

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Starmer Makes His Decision Not To Follow Trump Into War A Selling Point Ahead Of Local Elections

Keir Starmer has taken an indirect jab at Donald Trump while launching Labour’s local elections campaign.

30.03.2026 8

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BBC Expert Warns Trump's 'Risky' Iran Plan Will Make US Troops 'Sitting Ducks'

Donald Trump’s plan for a ground operation in Iran will make US troops “sitting ducks”, according to the BBC’s chief international correspondent.

30.03.2026 10

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Trump Suddenly Has 'No Problem' With Allowing Putin To Send Oil To The Other Side Of The Atlantic

Donald Trump suddenly has “no problem” with allowing Russian oil into Cuba.

30.03.2026 10

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Starmer Slams Tories And Reform's 'Utterly Reckless' Iran Plans In Local Election Campaign Launch

Keir Starmer is expected to make Labour’s decision not to go to war with Donald Trump against Iran central to the party’s local election campaign...

30.03.2026 10

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Marco Rubio Struggles To Explain Trump's Ukraine Policy Clearly In 1 Messy Minute

Marco Rubio perfectly demonstrated the US’s inconsistent messaging over Ukraine in a one-minute interview.

29.03.2026 10

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Zia Yusuf Attacks BBC After Laura Kuenssberg Points To Growing Number Of Reform Candidate Scandals

Zia Yusuf furiously hit out at the BBC after Laura Kuenssberg queried the number of controversies surrounding Reform candidates.

29.03.2026 10

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Kemi Badenoch Called Out Over Glaring Flaw With Her Plan To Ease Energy Strains

Kemi Badenoch was slammed for her new plan to drop Net Zero altogether during her broadcast rounds this morning.

29.03.2026 20

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Senior MP Delivers Brutal Reality Check To Trump As He Slates Nato

A senior MP has called out Donald Trump after he again accused Nato of not supporting the US in its time of need.

29.03.2026 20

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'Conspiracy Theory Territory!' Minister Slams Questions About Morgan McSweeney Phone Saga

Bridget Phillipson has claimed questions around the theft of Morgan McSweeney’s phone are drifting into “conspiracy theory territory”.

29.03.2026 20

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Putin Is Losing The Ukraine War – But Thanks To Trump, Not As Fast As He Was

Vladimir Putin broke his own record this week by launching his most aggressive strikes against Ukraine yet.

27.03.2026 10

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Farage Dismisses Reform Candidate's 'Nazi Salute' Photo As 'Fawlty Towers Impression'

Nigel Farage dismissed a photo of a Reform UK candidate appearing to perform a Nazi salute by describing it as a “Fawlty Towers impression”.

27.03.2026 10

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BBC Question Time Defends Nigel Farage's Absence In Row With Labour Minister

BBC Question Time has defended the decision not to include Nigel Farage in this week’s episode after an attack from a Labour minister.

27.03.2026 10

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BBC Expert Predicts Trump Will 'Escalate' Iran War As Conflict Hits 'Inflection Point'

The BBC’s international editor predicted that Donald Trump will end up “escalating” his war with Iran as the conflict hits an “inflection point”.

27.03.2026 10

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Starmer Warns How Iran And Ukraine Wars End 'Could Define Us For A Generation'

Keir Starmer has warned about the long-lasting impacts of the Iran and Ukraine wars, saying how the conflicts end could “define us for a generation”.

27.03.2026 10

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Minister Hits Back At Trump After President Called British Aircraft Carriers 'Toys'

A minister has lashed out at Donald Trump after the president insulted British aircraft carriers by calling them “toys”.

27.03.2026 10

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Trump Echoes Infamous Putin Comment When Talking About War

Donald Trump appears to have taken a page out of Vladimir Putin’s book by refusing to call his military action against Iran a “war”.

26.03.2026 20

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Reform MPs Storm Out Of Commons As Farage Calls PM 'Waste Of Space'

Reform UK MPs angrily stormed out of the House of Commons during prime minister’s questions today after an exchange with Keir Starmer.

25.03.2026 20

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Iran Has The 'Upper Hand' In War Against US And Israel, Ex-MI6 Chief Says

Iran has the “upper hand” in its war against the US and Israel, according to a former MI6 chief.

25.03.2026 20

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Reform UK Drops Mayoral Candidate Who Compared Jewish Group To 'Islamists On Horseback'

Reform UK has reportedly dropped a mayoral candidate after he compared a Jewish community group to “Islamists on horseback”.

24.03.2026 10

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Farage Urged To Sack Reform Mayoral Candidate After 'Insulting' Comment

Nigel Farage has been urged to sack Reform’s mayoral candidate after he compared a Jewish community group to “Islamists on horseback”.

24.03.2026 10

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