20:50
UK–China relations

Politics meets the pitch: Starmer’s soft-power pass to Xi

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a football used in Sunday’s Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United, in a gesture widely interpreted as an exercise in soft diplomacy during talks in Beijing.

07:50
UK–China ties

China eases visa rules for UK citizens during PM’s Beijing trip

China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Thursday (29 January) during a visit by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing. It's part of a partnership deal which Westminster hopes will help expand its service sector.

17:31
Royal navy drone

UK Navy tests first full-sized autonomous helicopter

Britain’s Royal Navy has successfully conducted the maiden flight of its first full-sized autonomous helicopter, designed to track submarines and carry out high-risk maritime missions amid rising tensions in the North Atlantic.

01:17
Royal Family

King Charles welcomes German president to UK for state visit

Britain’s King Charles III welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday, marking the beginning of his three-day state visit to the United Kingdom. The visit, the first by a German President to the UK in 27 years, comes as the two countries continue to strengthen ties post-Brexit.

01:25
Swedish submarines

UK lobbying Poland to buy Swedish submarines, sources say

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly urging Poland to award a multi-billion-euro submarine contract to the Swedish defence company Saab, a deal that may involve UK defence firm Babcock, according to sources. Babcock declined to comment on its potential role in the bid.

17:15
KING CHARLES III

King Charles III turns 77: A look at his first three years on the throne

Britain’s King Charles III marks his 77th birthday. Unlike his predecessors, King Charles treats his actual birthday, on 14 November, as his main moment of reflection. This year, King Charles visited Wales—a decision that coincides with the overall spirit of his first three years on the throne.

02:11
Middle East peace summit

UK PM Starmer to attend Middle East peace summit in Egypt

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to travel to Egypt to attend the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit, where world leaders are due to sign a U.S.-mediated agreement aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, his office announced on Saturday.

13:31

Russia declares British Council activities "undesirable"

The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has formally declared the activities of the British Council "undesirable" in the country, saying that the organization actively supports the LGBT movement and carries out projects aimed at discrediting Russia’s domestic and foreign policies.

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