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.
By Nick Lester
8 Jun 2026
UK
Charles and Camilla thought White House was ‘amazing’, says US president
The royal couple were entertained at the official residence in Washington DC during their recent state visit.
By Nick Lester
5 May 2026
Politics
Trump says Iran hostilities ‘terminated’ as Congress consent deadline passes
Despite a ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed causing energy prices to rocket.
By Nick Lester
1 May 2026
UK
Americans warmly embraced royalty 250 years after rejecting it
From the White House to small town main street, the republic extended a hospitable welcome to the King and Queen.
By Nick Lester
1 May 2026
UK
Charles and Camilla get taste of rural America at end of state visit
As part of the celebration to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, there was a so-called ‘pot luck’ community meal.
By Nick Lester
30 Apr 2026
UK
King and Queen bid formal farewell to US president and first lady
Charles and Camilla have fulfilled a busy agenda since arriving in Washington on Monday, while smoothing transatlantic tensions.
By Nick Lester
30 Apr 2026
UK
King would have probably helped with military strikes against Iran, says Trump
The president has repeatedly lambasted the UK for failing to join attacks on Tehran and branded Sir Keir Starmer weak and indecisive
By Nick Lester
30 Apr 2026
World28 Apr 2026
America’s special relationship ‘probably Israel’, says UK ambassador
The comments by Sir Christian Turner threaten to embarrass the King during this week’s crucial state visit to the US
UK
Trump ‘not worried’ during attack by gunman at Washington black-tie dinner
In a TV interview, the US president says ‘we live in a crazy world’ and describes the suspected assailant as a ‘pretty sick guy’.
By Nick Lester
27 Apr 2026
Politics
Washington shooting: King’s security for US trip always ‘taken very seriously’
The US president said the attack ‘unified’ political opponents and the press attending the event at a Washington DC hotel.
By Nick Lester
26 Apr 2026
Politics
Trump to raise ‘everything’ with King, including Iran war that has hit relations
Tensions remain high ahead of a royal state visit, with reports the US could review its stance on the UK’s claim to the Falklands.
By Nick Lester
25 Apr 2026
Politics
‘Have less fancy conferences and get in a boat’, Hegseth tells UK and allies
The US defence secretary dismissed efforts being led by Britain and France over the future security of the Strait of Hormuz as ‘silly’.
By Nick Lester
24 Apr 2026
Politics
Trump says US state visit could ‘absolutely’ fix transatlantic relations
The US president hailed the King as a ‘great man’ and said the royal couple’s trip would be a positive.
By Nick Lester
23 Apr 2026Politics
Trump issues ‘shoot to kill’ order for boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has also directed the US navy to step-up clearance of the explosive devices from the critical Gulf waterway.
By Nick Lester
23 Apr 2026
Politics
Tehran in ‘weak position’, says White House as Iran tightens grip on strait
Despite an extended ceasefire, a stand-off over the critical shipping route continues to inflict pain on the global economy.
By Nick Lester
23 Apr 2026
UK
King and Queen ‘just fine’ to walk barefoot on embassy’s eco-friendly lawn
The grounds of the official residence in Washington DC are run on the same organic principle as nature-loving Charles’s Highgrove country home.
By Nick Lester
23 Apr 2026
Politics
UK welcomes ceasefire extension after ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called for a ‘full reopening’ of the key shipping passage.
By Nick Lester
22 Apr 2026
Politics
Trump extends Iran ceasefire with Tehran regime ‘seriously fractured’
The move comes as the deadline loomed on the current fragile truce and proposed talks in Islamabad were put on hold
By Nick Lester
22 Apr 2026
Politics
Iran regime able to ‘absorb pain’, says British ambassador to US
Tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran as the end of a fragile truce in the Middle East conflict draws near.
By Nick Lester
21 Apr 2026
Politics
US military ‘raring to go’ if Iran talks fail, says Donald Trump
Negotiations hang in the balance amid the ongoing tense stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz that continues to disrupt shipping.
By Nick Lester
21 Apr 2026
Politics
‘Critical diplomatic moment’ as Iran ceasefire deadline looms, says Cooper
Uncertainty hangs over talks between Washington and Tehran amid ongoing threats and tensions.
By Nick Lester
21 Apr 2026