Nick Lester

Politics

Trump told Netanyahu of need for ‘a lot of common sense’ amid Iran strikes

The president said if he tells the Israeli leader to do something ‘he does it’, after he appeared to ignore a White House request.
8 Jun 2026
Politics

Nato allies upset US by ‘going into hiding’ during Iran war – Marco Rubio

President Donald Trump has been scathing over Britain’s reluctance to be drawn into the conflict, accusing the Prime Minister of being weak.
21 May 2026
Politics

Deal with Iran must see Strait of Hormuz ‘open immediately’, says Trump

While the president claimed he is ‘in no hurry’, he warned the US would ‘do some things that are a little bit nasty’ if talks failed.
20 May 2026
Politics

Vance urges immigration critics in UK to ‘keep on going’ after London protest

Rejecting accusations of racism, the Republican politician said it was ‘OK to want to defend your culture’.
20 May 2026
Politics

UK help in Strait of Hormuz ‘appreciated at appropriate time’ – US commander

Admiral Brad Cooper tells Congress there have been talks at a military level over a planned European-led defensive mission
20 May 2026
Politics

Trump calls off strikes on Iran at request of Gulf allies, amid ‘serious’ talks

The US president says he has instructed the military to prepare for strikes ‘on a moment’s notice’ in case of no agreement.
19 May 2026
Business News

Biggest ever UK trade mission to US amid political crisis and Iran tensions

The King said the transatlantic partnership ‘must be continually renewed and strengthened for future generations’.
18 May 2026
Politics

Donald Trump: Chinese leader said release of Jimmy Lai ‘is a tough one’

Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during his trip this week to Beijing
15 May 2026
Politics

Donald Trump indicates military destruction of Iran ‘to be continued’

The US president made the comment in an early morning Truth Social post on the final day of his visit to China.
15 May 2026
Politics

Refusal by allies to back US in war against Iran ‘unconscionable’, says Hegseth

The White House has singled out the UK for criticism in the past over its reluctance to be drawn into the Middle East conflict
14 May 2026
Politics

King taking centre stage amid British political drama captures US attention

Sir Keir Starmer’s political woes are under scrutiny stateside, helped in part by the theatre of British tradition and royalty.
13 May 2026
Politics

Up to Starmer if he quits, says Trump as he renews attack on UK energy stance

The US president also argued Britain needs to get ‘tough on immigration’.
12 May 2026
Politics

Trump hails Vance and Rubio White House a ‘dream team’ but denies endorsement

The US President did not make clear which of the two men he would prefer as a possible successor in the top job
12 May 2026
Politics

Transatlantic talks on Strait of Hormuz ahead of summit on defensive mission

The UK has issued 12 new sanctions targeting Iranians accused of planning attacks in Britain on behalf of Tehran.
12 May 2026
Politics

Trump to cut federal fuel tax as motorists count cost of Iran war at the pump

Petrol prices in the US have risen by more than 50% since the start of the Middle East conflict, feeding domestic discontent
11 May 2026
Politics

‘Only stupid countries don’t shoot back’, says Rubio after clash in strait

The latest strikes put further strain on the fragile ceasefire amid moves to end the Middle East war.
8 May 2026
Politics

Trump brands Iran’s leaders ‘lunatics’ after attacks on US warships in strait

The president warns Tehran the US will ‘knock them out a lot harder’ if they do not sign a deal to end the war ‘fast’

8 May 2026
Politics

Pope and Rubio commit to foster good relations after Trump spat over Iran war

The diplomat’s bid to repair relations was complicated after the US president renewed his criticism of the Catholic leader.
7 May 2026
Politics

Trump says ‘bombing starts’ if Iran fails to reach deal, amid UK jobs warning

The US president insists the conflict is ‘going very smoothly’ despite the global economic shock and spike in petrol prices.
7 May 2026
Politics

Nations with ‘equity stake’ in Strait of Hormuz should assist, says US general

The White House has been deeply critical of the response by the UK and other allies to the Gulf crisis.
5 May 2026
Politics

Trump reignites war of words with Pope as Rubio bids to repair relations

The US president accused the pontiff of ‘endangering’ Catholics in renewed criticism over the Iran war.
5 May 2026