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Starmer stalls on defense cash as G7 leaders meet
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has not secured additional funding for defense beyond the existing £13.5 billion plan, as his new defense secretary, Dan Jarvis, continues to finalize spending priorities. Starmer denied being snubbed by U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit and highlighted a 'mood change' toward Ukraine's progress and U.S.-Iran diplomatic developments.
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