Lauren Frayer
Stories
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Fear and exhaustion in Lebanon as Israel broadens invasion
First, Israel said it would take Lebanese territory up to the Litani River. Then it ordered people out of an area 10 miles north of that. Residents are fleeing southern Lebanon in waves.
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From Tehran to Tel Aviv, the Gulf and Beirut: Regional reflections on one month of war
One month into the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran, we turn to our correspondents across the region to assess the conflict's impact.
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Israel says plan to expand into Lebanon will provide 'defensive buffer'
Israel signals major expansion into Lebanon, with plans to control swathes of southern Lebanon in a bid for a "defensive buffer."
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UK-REFORMING THE LORDS
The UK Parliament still has 92 unelected lawmakers who inherit seats by bloodline. They're all elderly white men. A new law now phases them out, for the 1st time in nearly 1,000 years.
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After 80 years, the U.S.-U.K. 'special relationship' has changed under Trump
Winston Churchill coined the phrase "special relationship" 80 years ago. Now, his grandson says Trump is damaging U.S.-U.K. ties, and diplomats warn a divorce may be in the works.
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The U.S. and Israeli war on Iran is straining relations with some U.S. allies
President Trump criticized the U.K. over its stance on the war on Iran, as he praised and welcomed Germany's chancellor to the White House.
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U.K.'s parliament had a rare debate about the royals
Something rare happened Tuesday in the U.K. Parliament: MPs criticized the royals, which 19th century rules prohibit. But an exception was made for disgraced ex-Prince Andrew — and floodgates opened.
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Former U.K. ambassador to U.S. arrested over Epstein revelations
Peter Mandelson, former U.K. ambassador to the U.S., has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He's accused of passing government information to Jeffrey Epstein.
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U.K. arrests ex-ambassador to the U.S. on suspicion of misconduct over Epstein ties
Police have arrested Peter Mandelson, a veteran Labour Party politician who served as British ambassador to the U.S., as part of an investigation into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Brits question whether age of deference is over after ex-Prince Andrew's arrest
After the arrest of the former Prince Andrew, British institutions from the media to Parliament are asking whether they should have scrutinized the royals more. Is an age of deference now over?
