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Starmer signals support for Trump’s aggressive approach towards Iran
ByPippa Crerar in Shanghai and Peter Walker January 30, 2026

Prime minister says ensuring that Iran does not develop a nuclear programme is a ‘number one priority’Keir Starmer has signalled support for Donald Trump’s aggressive approach towards Iran, saying it is vital the Iranian leadership is not able to devel…

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Mother of man jailed in Syria for Islamic State links calls for his repatriation to UK or Canada
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor January 27, 2026

Sally Lane fears son Jack Letts, who left UK aged 18, may face death penalty if airlifted to Iraq under US operationThe mother of a British-born man detained for nearly nine years without trial in Syria has called for his repatriation to the UK or Cana…

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UK not ready to sign up to Donald Trump’s ‘board of peace’, says Yvette Cooper
ByAlexandra Topping Political correspondent January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Foreign secretary says Britain supports president’s Gaza plan but there are concerns around involvement of PutinUK politics live – latest updatesDavos live – latest updatesBritain will not join Donald Trump’s “board of peace” on Thursday, Yvette Cooper…

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Don’t look away as the people of Iran cry out for our help | Jonathan Freedland
ByJonathan Freedland January 16, 2026

US bombs are not the answer, but there’s much the outside world can do – starting with noticing the horror unfolding in TehranDid you notice history being made this week? I am not referring to what may have been the most pathetic moment in recorded tim…

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UK announces ‘full and further sanctions’ amid Iran killings and arrests
ByHarriet Sherwood January 13, 2026

Sanctions to target finance, energy, transport, software and other significant industries, Yvette Cooper tells MPsIran crisis live – latest updatesThe UK has announced “full and further sanctions” against Iran amid widespread protests that have resulte…

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Palestine’s ambassador to UK hails embassy as ‘proof our identity cannot be denied’
ByEmine Sinmaz and PA Media January 5, 2026

Husam Zomlot says inauguration of mission in London marks change of direction for Palestinian stateThe Palestinian ambassador to the UK has said the inauguration of the state’s embassy in London is “proof that our identity cannot be denied”.Husam Zomlo…

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UK places sanctions on four RSF commanders for ‘heinous’ violence against Sudan civilians
ByPatrick Wintour and Mark Townsend December 12, 2025

Men are suspected of ‘mass killings, sexual violence and deliberate attacks in El Fasher’, says Foreign OfficeThe UK has placed sanctions on four senior commanders of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces suspected of involvement in “heinous” viole…

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Whistleblower accuses Foreign Office of ‘censoring’ warning of Sudan genocide
ByMark Townsend December 3, 2025

Exclusive: Analyst claims UK officials deleted alert to threat of genocidal violence by paramilitaries to protect UAEWarnings of a possible “genocide” in Sudan were removed from a UK risk assessment by Foreign Office officials, according to a whistlebl…

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Whistleblower accuses Foreign Office of ‘censoring’ warning of Sudan genocide
ByMark Townsend December 3, 2025

Exclusive: Analyst claims UK officials deleted alert to threat of genocidal violence by paramilitaries to protect UAEWarnings of a possible “genocide” in Sudan were removed from a UK risk assessment by Foreign Office officials, according to a whistlebl…

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UK rejected atrocity prevention plans for Sudan despite warning of possible genocide
ByMark Townsend November 7, 2025

Exclusive: British government adopted ‘least ambitious’ option months before RSF’s massacres in El FasherBritain rejected atrocity prevention plans for Sudan despite intelligence warnings that the city of El Fasher would fall amid a wave of ethnic clea…

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