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Starmer tells MPs that clinging to Trump’s recent remarks “is not the special relationship”.

Starmer tells MPs that clinging to Trump’s recent remarks “is not the special relationship”.

Keir Starmer told members of Parliament that “clinging to President Trump’s recent remarks does not define the special relationship,” following rebuke of his position on the Iran dispute. A day after Donald Trump branded Starmer “not Winston Churchill” and expressed frustration that the United States was refused access to

Could Trump's Middle East conflict also pull in Friedrich Merkz?

Could Trump's Middle East conflict also pull in Friedrich Merkz?

One could understand why Friedrich Merz might seem eager to be far from Germany these days. Yet the prospect that his Washington visit this week would grant the chancellor even a short break from domestic troubles was shattered by Donald Trump’s daring Iran maneuver. Fresh from intense trade negotiations

Union attempts to take over Tesla Germany plant's works council

Union attempts to take over Tesla Germany plant's works council

Europe’s biggest trade union is seeking to take over the works council at Elon Musk’s Tesla gigafactory near Berlin, in a labour‑relations clash marked by lawsuits and mutual accusations of defamation. The works council – an elected body of staff that negotiates matters such as working hours and

2026 Formula One: team-by-team guide to cars and drivers

2026 Formula One: team-by-team guide to cars and drivers

McLaren Car MCL40 – Engine Mercedes – Team boss Andrea Stella – First race Monaco 1966 – 994 Grand Prix starts – 10 constructors’ championships – Finished 2023 in first place. The outfit kept its composure to clinch both the constructors’ and drivers’ titles last year, although the drivers’ battle went right down to the final

EU Commission unveils “Buy EU” initiative to challenge China

EU Commission unveils “Buy EU” initiative to challenge China

The European Commission has unveiled a “Buy EU” scheme aimed at strengthening home‑grown low‑carbon sectors and enhancing the continent’s ability to compete with China. On Wednesday the commission released a draft regulation, the Industrial Accelerator Act, which sets requirements for EU‑origin and low‑carbon content in

US and Israel's conflict with Iran leaves a huge gap in worldwide airspace

US and Israel's conflict with Iran leaves a huge gap in worldwide airspace

A conflict sweeping the Middle East has emptied the region’s skies, compelling airlines to adopt extensive rerouting measures and leaving a huge gap in what is normally a bustling segment of global airspace. With Israel and the United States striking Iran repeatedly, and Tehran answering with successive missile and

Scotland aims to celebrate like 1999 while blocking France's title hopes

Scotland aims to celebrate like 1999 while blocking France's title hopes

Even after 27 years, Kenny Logan can still recall the thrill. In 1999, much like this season, Scotland entered as underdogs ahead of a decisive match versus the reigning champions, France. Under a clear Parisian sky they spectacularly rewrote expectations with five tries before halftime and, after England’s collapse