British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure from within his Labour Party after a scandal involving former diplomat Peter Mandelson. The crisis has cost him his chief of staff and raised fresh doubts about his leadership just 18 months into office.
A mass stabbing on a London-bound train left 10 people hospitalised, nine with life-threatening injuries. The incident near Huntingdon was declared a major incident, with counter-terrorism police assisting the probe. Two suspects were arrested as emergency services responded swiftly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India and the UK are natural partners, sharing democratic values and global goals. Following talks with UK PM Keir Starmer, both leaders reaffirmed cooperation in trade, defence, critical technology, and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.
Germany, France, and the UK will decide Sunday on attending Trump’s meeting with Zelensky in Washington, pending official invitations. Leaders aim to avoid a publicity stunt while discussing Ukraine peace efforts online.
