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'Scary wonderful president, why is he so bloomin' difficult to talk to?': SNL UK debut mocks Starmer’s awkward call with Trump over Iran war

Britain's "Saturday Night Live" debut featured a skit where Prime Minister Keir Starmer awkwardly declined joining a war in Iran with US President Donald Trump. Starmer, advised by a Gen Z aide, opted for a voice note, referencing "Friends" and past US-UK cooperation. The sketch concluded with a jab at…

The Times of India

Saturday Night Live UK receives mixed reviews from critics

Saturday Night Live UK launched its inaugural series on Saturday, featuring host Tina Fey and musical guests Wet Leg. The premiere episode included a star-studded line-up with appearances from Nicola Coughlan, Graham Norton, Michael Cera, and a cameo by Rege-Jean Page. Sketches featured topical humour, including impersonations of Sir Keir…

The Independent UK

Volodymyr Zelensky tells of ‘very bad feeling’ about Iran war impact on Ukraine

He highlighted that Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘will want a long war’ in the Middle East.

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Starmer to hold emergency Cobra meeting over Iran war after warning prices rises are ‘inescapable’

The prime minister will meet with senior ministers and Bank of England governor on ⁠Monday ‌to discuss the impact of ‌the conflict

The Independent UK

Saturday Night Live UK ‘could have been a lot worse’, critics say

The first episode of the late-night comedy show made its debut on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Saturday Night Live UK debuts with surprise guest appearances

Saturday Night Live UK premiered its first episode, hosted by American actress and comedian Tina Fey. The show featured surprise guest appearances from Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, TV presenter Graham Norton, and Canadian actor Michael Cera. The opening sketch saw cast member George Fouracres as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer…

The Independent UK

UK may have to rely on US if Iran targets London, experts warn

After Iran target a US-UK airbase over 2,500 miles away, defence experts are concerned over the regime's offensive capabilities

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How tacking centre left will help Labour win the next election

Tribalism and political ambiguity worked with a less fragmented electorate. The party must reconnect with its base – and be open to work with other progressives, writes Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK

Saturday Night Live UK review – it didn’t fail and it could have been a lot worse

Impressions of Keir Starmer, sketches about dodgy skincare products, and some ‘god-awful performances’ aside, the inaugural episode’s ambition was refreshing to see

The Guardian - UK

It is impossible for Britain to stay completely out of the war in the Middle East

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The danger of a world economic crisis is one reason Trump was so unwise to launch this war in the first place, and it is why the conflict should be brought to an end as quickly as possible, but as long as the conflict lasts, the…

The Independent UK

Starmer confirms Cyprus base will not be used for strikes on Iran

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The Independent UK

‘Security of Cyprus fundamental to UK’: Keir Starmer says Cyprus bases won't be used for Iran attacks

Britain has assured Cyprus its military bases won't be used for offensive action in the Iran conflict, despite bolstering island defenses after a drone incident. Prime Minister Starmer conveyed this commitment, emphasizing Cyprus's security. This comes as the UK allows limited US defensive use of other bases, drawing warnings from…

The Times of India

Bonnie Blue Fury: Adult Star Vows to Axe Foreign Aid for Nations Who 'Don't Use Toilet Paper'

Bonnie Blue has used a fantasy turn in Number 10 to air grievances over international bans and propose a deliberately outrageous idea on foreign aid.

International Business Times UK

Why is the US-UK Diego Garcia military base in the Chagos Islands a target for Iran?

Two ballistic missiles were launched towards the UK-US military island base on the Chagos Islands

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Starmer says US strikes on Iran won’t be launched from Cyprus after row over UK bases

Cyprus has called for talks over the future of the UK military bases located on the island

International Business Times UK

Brexit 2.0? Why the UK Is Reaching Breaking Point Amid Immigration, Economic Strain and Political Division

Tensions rise in the UK as Angela Rayner criticises immigration plans, a border chief resigns and Keir Starmer faces calls to rethink Brexit-era red lines.

The Independent UK

How Starmer still hopes to save his premiership ahead of make-or-break elections

NEWS ANALYSIS: Keir Starmer is eyeing one last reshuffle to reset his government which could see Wes Streeting and Rachel Reeves out with Angela Rayner, Louise Haigh and Lucy Powell coming back in, writes political editor David Maddox

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UK foreign secretary condemns Iran’s ‘reckless threats’ after strike towards US-UK base

Yvette Cooper says government wants swift resolution to war after two missiles directed at military base at Diego Garcia

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The Independent UK

UK fury over Iran’s ‘reckless attacks’ after US-UK Diego Garcia military base targeted

Kemi Badenoch said the UK was being ‘dragged into’ the Iran conflict and called the prime minister to ‘immediately come clean about the details of this latest attack on British troops’

Evening Standard

Iran targets Diego Garcia with missiles and warns British lives ‘in danger’

Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands, is around 3,800km (2,360 miles) away from Iran.

Evening Standard

'British base on Cyprus won't be used for Iran missile attack', PM assures Cypriot President

Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides about the latest developments in the Iran War

Evening Standard

British lives ‘in danger’ after UK backs US strikes on Iran from its bases

US President Donald Trump said the UK ‘should have acted a lot faster’.

The Independent UK

Allowing Trump to use UK bases is ‘putting British lives in danger’, top Iran official warns

Iran’s foreign minister has said Keir Starmer is "putting British lives in danger" by allowing Donald Trump the use of UK military bases during the Iran war. Abbas Araghchi warned Iran would exercise its right to self-defence as a result. In a post on social media, he said Starmer is…

Evening Standard

Donald Trump says UK ‘should have acted a lot faster’ in letting US use bases

Ministers agreed on Friday afternoon that UK bases could be used for US ‘defensive operations’ against Iranian missile sites.

The Independent UK

Voices: Iran has figured out exactly how to play off President Trump against his allies

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The mullahs of Iran, like the North Vietnamese communists and the Taliban before them, know that they cannot beat a superpower in conventional warfare – and despite vast military losses, the regime’s economic onslaught has plunged the planet into crisis

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