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U.K. and France Sign First Nuclear Pact to Fend Off Threat to Europe

At a summit on Thursday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron also announced a “one in, one out” pilot program on migrants crossing the English Channel.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, left, with President Emmanuel Macron of France at Downing Street in London on Wednesday.

Macron’s U.K. State Visit: Migrants and the War in Ukraine Are on the Agenda

President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Britain, which began Tuesday, is heavy on pageantry. But both he and Prime Minister Keir Starmer hope for practical results.

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One Year In, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Even Less Popular

With scores of Labour Party lawmakers in open revolt and voters signaling their distaste, some are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to abandon caution and pivot left.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain in March.

The Bombing of Iran May Teach an Unwelcome Lesson on Nuclear Weapons

Will America’s pre-emptive strike discourage other countries from pursuing a weapon — or just the opposite?

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A poster depicting Iranian scientists creating the country’s first hypersonic ballistic missile, on a street in Tehran last year.

Iran’s Nuclear Dreams May Survive Even a Devastating American Blow

Through revolution and upheaval, the program has become intertwined with the country’s security and national identity.

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A billboard showing a variety of missiles in Tehran last year. Iran’s nuclear program has become ingrained in the country’s identity since it began in the late 1950s.
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