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UK

What is the law proposed by Starmer on EU rules?

The bill aims to align the UK with new European regulations, including food standards. It comes as the UK and EU negotiate deals, including one on food safety and standards for animal and plant health.

Asim Munir
Asia

How Asim Munir became the face of Pakistan’s foreign outreach

Munir’s rise has come with a consolidation of military authority. He has been given legal immunity and an extended tenure, while the military’s influence across governance, the economy and the judiciary has increased, according to analysts.

Starmer
Editorial

UK will not support Hormuz blockade, Starmer says as US begins action

His comments came as the US moved ahead with a blockade of maritime traffic linked to Iran after talks failed to produce a deal to end the war.

Palestine Action
UK

Over 500 arrested at London protest backing Palestine Action

The demonstration took place in Trafalgar Square, where protesters staged a sit-down protest. Officers carried away activists as others cheered and clapped.

Islamabad
Editorial

US, Iran fail to reach deal after 21-hour talks in Pakistan

Each side blamed the other for the failure of the negotiations, which were aimed at ending fighting that has killed thousands and affected global oil prices since it began over six weeks ago.

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UK

Starmer, Trump back steps to resume shipping through Hormuz

The two leaders “agreed that now there is a ceasefire in place and agreement to open the Strait, we are at the next stage of finding a resolution,” the prime minister’s office said.

Police
UK

Extra £5m pledged for patrols at places of worship

The funding will expand deployments under Project Servator, which uses visible and unpredictable patrols to disrupt crime and prevent attacks in public spaces.

English Channel
UK

Four killed in failed attempt to board ‘taxi boat’ to UK

Two men and two women were swept away by the current as they tried to board a boat with dozens of others near the village of Equihen-Plage in northern France,