Johnson prepares for power after landslide Tory leadership win
Boris Johnson is putting together his Cabinet and preparing for government after a landslide victory in the Tory leadership contest.
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#NotMyPM: Opponents round on Boris Johnson as he’s elected next prime minister
Nine out of the top 10 trending Twitter hashtags in the UK on Tuesday afternoon were related to Boris Johnson’s win as Tory leader, with #NotMyPM among those at the top of the list.
Donald Trump praises ‘tough and smart’ Boris Johnson
Donald Trump has heaped praise on Boris Johnson, calling him “tough and smart”.
Johnson promises ‘can-do spirit’ to deliver Brexit after Tory leadership victory
Boris Johnson will become the UK’s next prime minister after securing a landslide victory in the Tory leadership contest.
Indian PM urged to clarify Trump’s Kashmir mediation claim
Opposition leaders in India have demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarify his position in parliament about Donald Trump’s claim he was asked about mediating on India’s long-running dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir.
Iran’s claimed arrests of 17 CIA spies ‘totally false’, says Trump
Donald Trump has said Iran is lying about having arrested 17 Iranian nationals recruited by the CIA to spy on the country’s nuclear and military sites.
Trump offers to ‘vouch for bail’ of US rapper jailed in Sweden
Donald Trump said he has spoken to Sweden’s prime minister about jailed US rapper ASAP Rocky and “offered to personally vouch for his bail”.
Iran diplomat summoned over oil tanker seizure
The Foreign Office has summoned Iran’s charge d’affaires following the seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
Justin Bieber tells Donald Trump to ‘let kids out of cages’
Justin Bieber has responded to Donald Trump declaring he would work to free ASAP Rocky.
Trump meets Apollo 11 astronauts on 50th anniversary of moon landing
President Donald Trump marked the 50th anniversary of the first human steps on the moon at an Oval Office meeting Friday with former Apollo 11 astronauts.