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Birgit Maass

Based in London, specialized in UK current affairs and UK-EU relations

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Rapper Meraj Tehrani recording himself for his social media feeds

Rapper Meraj Tehrani recording himself for his social media feeds

Iran protests: Exiled rapper begs for Donald Trump's help

Without outside help, Iran will not be able to rid itself of the regime, rapper Meraj Tehrani says.

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Starmer's US envoy had mixed reputation before Epstein links

British PM Keir Starmer has dismissed Peter Mandelson over his apparent ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein. DW has more.

US President Donald Trump steers a golf cart at the Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, Saturday, July 26, 2025.

US President Donald Trump steers a golf cart at the Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, Saturday, July 26, 2025.

How Trump's trip split Scotland

The US president has a soft spot for Scotland — but the feeling isn't mutual for most Scots.

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A factory worker stands at a machine at the Pennine Weavers textile factory in Yorkshire, United Kingdom

A factory worker stands at a machine at the Pennine Weavers textile factory in Yorkshire, United Kingdom

UK's Starmer faces uphill battle with Brexit 'reset'

UK's Starmer faces uphill battle with Brexit 'reset'

As Keir Starmer's Brexit "reset" stalls, UK businesses suffer from bureaucracy, high costs, and slow growth.

Police officers stand on duty by as tourists sit outside Windsor Castle

Police officers stand on duty by as tourists sit outside Windsor Castle

Donald Trump in UK: Royal charm offensive in full swing

Donald Trump in UK: Royal charm offensive in full swing

On his second state visit to the UK, US President Donald Trump will also be received by the royal family.

View of a crowd of protesters facing off with police officers in high-visibility vests, some on horseback, in a square

View of a crowd of protesters facing off with police officers in high-visibility vests, some on horseback, in a square

Right-wing protesters clash with London police

Right-wing protesters clash with London police

Clashes erupted as more than 100,000 people turned out for a rally organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

A Palestinian flag is attached to a monument in Parliament Square, in London, Britain, September 6, 2025.

A Palestinian flag is attached to a monument in Parliament Square, in London, Britain, September 6, 2025.

More states to recognize Palestine at UN General Assembly

More states to recognize Palestine at UN General Assembly

Multiple countries have said they will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly opening on September 9.

In what was originally a parking space in a residential street, locals have set up a small relaxation space with seats, tables, potted plants and a sun umbrella. One group of people sits under a tree, chatting. A second group is seen standing on the pavement behind them.

In what was originally a parking space in a residential street, locals have set up a small relaxation space with seats, tables, potted plants and a sun umbrella. One group of people sits under a tree, chatting. A second group is seen standing on the pavement behind them.

London: Parklets on the rise in British capital

London: Parklets on the rise in British capital

Amid a shortage of public parks, residents are transforming parking spaces into cozy communal areas.

Banner readinf "trans lives matter" in front of capitol in Washington

Banner readinf "trans lives matter" in front of capitol in Washington

Trans women banned from English women's football

Trans women banned from English women's football

Playing football has always been part of Natalie Washington's life. Now, she's been forced to hang up her cleats.

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