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EU leaders hold emergency talks on defence and aid for Ukraine

European Union leaders were gathered for emergency talks in Brussels on Thursday, as French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to extend France's nuclear umbrella to its European allies gained momentum amid growing concerns about future US support for Ukraine.

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British defence jobs and skills will keep us safe, says the PM. So he’d better buy the UK’s jet, not the US one

Why purchase American-made F-35 jets instead of upgraded T5 Typhoons? Surely that would make a mockery of all he promised, says Sharon Graham, general secretary of the union Unite

The Guardian - UK

The king has a tricky diplomatic role to play in inviting Trump for a state visit

As monarch, King Charles III is bound by constitutional convention to remain politically neutral. But that hasn’t stopped the UK government from deploying the king to advance its foreign policy agenda.

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Zelensky thanks European leaders for 'staying with us' amid UK talks to grow 'coalition of the willing' to support Ukraine

‘We are very thankful that we are not alone. These are not just words, we feel it,’ Volodymyr Zelensky tells Europeans leaders

Evening Standard

Russia hits out at Starmer’s Ukraine peacekeeping plan

Officials from around 20 largely European and Commonwealth countries took part in the latest talks about a peacekeeping coalition.

Evening Standard

Voices: Independent readers give verdict on Donald Trump’s state visit – and if it should be cancelled

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: While some called for a no-fuss, low-key state visit, others were outraged at the idea of Trump meeting King Charles following his Oval Office showdown with Ukrainian leader Zelensky

The Independent UK

Labour MPs and peers urge banks to view UK defence investments as 'ethical'

More than 100 Labour MPs and peers have called on British financial institutions to class UK defence investments as ethical to boost support for…

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Treat weapons investments as ‘ethical’ to help arm Ukraine and UK, MPs urge

More than 100 Labour MPs and peers sign open letter saying ESG policies are holding back defence spending

The Guardian - UK

As Trump Woos Russia, Kremlin Shifts Blame To Europe

For three years, the Kremlin saw the United States as its biggest enemy, accusing US President Joe Biden of prolonging the Ukraine conflict by supplying weapons to Kyiv.

International Business Times

Rayner’s 1.5m homes target under fresh pressure as construction activity plunges to lowest level since pandemic

The government’s construction targets are under threat as building activity plunges

The Independent UK

Labour MPs and peers urge banks to view UK defence investments as ethical

An open letter called for financial institutions to ‘rethink’ environment, social and governance requirements that often exclude defence investment.

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch Embarrassed at PMQs as SNP Outsmarts Her on Brexit Fishing Question

Rachel Reeves is preparing to backtrack on pretty much every promise she’s made, with major cuts expected across various public services in just a few days.

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Starmer says it would be ‘big mistake’ to think Ukraine no longer needs military support because peace deal inevitable – as it happened

Prime minister says countries will have to defend a peace deal, if one happens, as he takes questions at a defence factory

The Guardian - UK

Martin promises Irish help as Starmer seeks trade reset with EU

Sir Keir Starmer and Micheal Martin are leading talks at a major UK-Ireland summit in Liverpool.

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The Conversation

Can the UK prime minister make liberal democracies great again?

There’s been some “great television” this past week for those who like to watch the end of the West.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer is at his best right now – but he must accept there is no going back with Trump’s US

The president has just four years until a successor takes the reins, but the new approach he has forged – exceptionalist, isolationist – is likely to endure, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

International Business Times

EU Emergency Summit Seeks To Beef Up Defence To Counter Trump Pivot

European Union leaders will hold emergency talks in Brussels on Thursday, gathering as the Trump administration upends traditional alliances and retracts wartime backing of Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

UK and Ireland announce deal connecting offshore windfarms to energy networks

The collaboration will be outlined at a summit in Liverpool, which aims to reduce trade barriers created by Brexit

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Ukraine war briefing: Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih hotel kills two; EU leaders to gather for summit

Two killed and 28 injured in Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s home city; Ukrainian president to join EU leaders in Brussels, with shared nuclear deterrence on the agenda

Evening Standard

UK and Ireland set to agree enhanced co-operation at summit

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheal Martin will take part in the first in a series of annual UK-Ireland summits.

The Independent UK

Healey to meet US counterpart as European leaders hold crisis talks on Ukraine

John Healey will meet Pete Hegseth in Washington on Thursday as efforts continue to bridge a transatlantic rift over Kyiv’s future security.

Evening Standard

Brits escape deadly Russian missile attack on Zelensky’s home town after US halts intelligence-sharing

UK Defence Secretary John Healey will meet Pete Hegseth in Washington on Thursday as efforts continue to bridge a transatlantic rift over Kyiv’s future security

Evening Standard

UK and Ireland to announce closer collaboration on energy at summit

Officials hope the new deal will speed up investments and developments in infrastructure.

Evening Standard

Prime Minister and Taoiseach pledge to work together ahead of inaugural summit

Sir Keir Starmer and Micheal Martin spoke at a reception at the Museum of Liverpool on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

Ireland will not be part of any ‘deterrent’ deployment in Ukraine – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said the country would be willing to be engaged in a peacekeeping mission if a ceasefire is reached.

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