UK signs treaty on defense, trade and migration with Germany
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The UK and Germany have signed the Kensington Treaty, a landmark defence agreement pledging mutual military support and deeper cooperation. Signed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Friedrich Merz,
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The United Kingdom, France and Germany have agreed to restore tough U.N. sanctions on Iran by the end of August if there has been no concrete progress on a nuclear deal
Sir Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed a treaty as the two nations look to "work ever more closely" on issues such as trade and security.
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The United Kingdom, France and Germany have agreed to restore tough UN sanctions on Iran by the end of August if there has been no concrete progress on a nuclear deal, two European diplomats said.
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