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Sir Keir Starmer apologised to Epstein's victims for believing Lord Mandelson's 'lies' and for appointing him as the UK’s US ambassador, saying he wouldn't have done so with the full truth; he also signalled that files vetting Mandelson will be released to Parliament as MPs demand accountability amid calls for his resignation and a broader political backlash.
Icelanders express anger after Billy Long, Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Iceland, allegedly joked that Iceland would become the 52nd US state; a petition demanding a more respectful nominee has gathered thousands of signatures, the foreign ministry sought clarification from the US embassy, and Long apologised as Icelandic officials warn that US security arguments about Greenland also affect Iceland amid rising tensions.
Peter Mandelson told the BBC he would not apologise to Epstein’s victims for his friendship with the convicted financier, saying he did not know about Epstein’s sexual life and that his support came from misplaced loyalty. He called the fall‑out and his sacking as US ambassador a calamitous price, acknowledged he would apologise if he were complicit or knew what Epstein was doing, and insisted he is moving on from the episode despite ongoing scrutiny and mixed reactions from colleagues.
Canada has appointed Mark Wiseman as the new US ambassador, marking a significant diplomatic move.
Herschel Walker, former football star and political candidate, was confirmed by the Senate as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas, becoming the first to hold this post in over a decade, after being nominated by President Trump.
The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, is expected to make a rare visit to Cairo to discuss the Gaza war and tensions between Israel and Egypt, marking a significant diplomatic move amid strained relations over the conflict and regional security concerns.
Peter Mandelson was sacked as the British ambassador to the US due to his associations with Jeffrey Epstein, including admitted lies and calls him a 'best pal,' leading to political controversy and questions about his conduct.
France will summon US Ambassador Charles Kushner after he criticized France's response to rising antisemitism, which France rejects as interference in its internal affairs. Kushner's open letter to President Macron highlighted concerns over antisemitic acts and called for stronger action, prompting diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
France summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner after he published an open letter criticizing France's response to rising antisemitism, which France called an unacceptable violation of diplomatic norms. The letter, published in the Wall Street Journal, expressed concern over increased antisemitic incidents following the Hamas attack on Israel, and France responded by summoning Kushner to protest his allegations.
France summoned the U.S. ambassador after a letter from Charles Kushner, alleging France's insufficient action against antisemitism, was deemed unacceptable by French authorities, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two nations amid broader disagreements on trade, U.N. peacekeeping, and regional policies.
France is summoning U.S. ambassador Charles Kushner after he publicly accused the French government of not doing enough to combat antisemitism, a move that highlights rising diplomatic tensions between France and the U.S., especially amid disagreements over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and France's potential recognition of a Palestinian state.
France summoned US ambassador Charles Kushner after he wrote a letter to President Macron accusing France of not doing enough to combat antisemitism, which France called unacceptable and a violation of international law, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
France summoned US ambassador Charles Kushner after he criticized France's efforts to combat antisemitism and linked recent violence to political tensions over Israel and Palestine, prompting a strong French government response denying the allegations and emphasizing the importance of respecting diplomatic conventions.
The US ambassador to Israel criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's response to Israel's plans to take over Gaza City, suggesting that under Starmer's leadership, the UK would have surrendered during WWII. Starmer condemned Israel's escalation in Gaza, urging reconsideration, while Israel's military plans have faced international criticism and calls for restraint.
Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancée, Kimberly Guilfoyle, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as the U.S. ambassador to Greece, a move reportedly influenced by Trump Jr.'s rumored girlfriend, Bettina Anderson, who allegedly wanted Guilfoyle out of Florida. The nomination, announced after the election, is seen as a strategic decision to avoid impacting Trump's campaign. Guilfoyle and Trump Jr. have been engaged since 2020, but recent reports suggest they have been spending time apart.