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King Charles III has outlined the British government’s legislative plans as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to stay in power. In a ceremonial speech to Parliament, the king emphasized the U.K.’s focus on energy policy, defense, and national security amid the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. He also pledged action against antisemitism, highlighting British values of decency and tolerance. Starmer’s leadership is under scrutiny after significant losses in local elections. Some Labour Party members have urged him to set a departure timetable, and Health Secretary Wes Streeting might challenge him. The King’s Speech aims to address economic and security…

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Australia announced sanctions on seven Iranian individuals and four entities, targeting officials responsible for the violent suppression of protests and the shadow banking networks used to fund Iran’s terrorist proxies, in a coordinated action alongside the United Kingdom. The Australian measures, announced by Foreign Minister Penny Wong on 12 May, target senior officials Canberra said were involved […]Read More

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