Miliband defends sanctions on Israeli settlements and pushes back against chief rabbi’s criticism – UK politics live
UK foreign secretary ‘regrets’ Israel’s response to ban on trade with illegal settlements but ‘proud’ of his actionsUK accuses Israeli ‘terrorists’ of...
Kelsea Ballerini Defends Stella Lefty From Grand Ole Opry Backlash
Kelsea Ballerini wants country music fans to roll out the welcome mat for Stella Lefty.
After the “Boston” singer received criticism for her appearanc...
Energy secretary Chris Wright denies US seeking to ‘take’ country’s oil, saying deal is ‘transformation’ of relationsThe US energy secretary, Chris Wr...
Swedish minister defends strict post-Brexit removals of Britons
Minister says Sweden has ‘fulfilled its commitments’ amid criticism of ‘unjust’ decisions such as case of Joyce ThomasThe Swedish government has doubl...
Thrive’s Kushner defends involvement in FIFA mess, hires Elon’s go-to lawyer
New York's prestigious-yet-secretive venture firm Thrive Capital finally speaks out about its involvement in the messy drama upending international so...
South African airline defends dramatic low-level flyby before rugby union clash
Cape Town stunt sparks major debate over safety risksAirlink insist flyby conducted according to regulationsA pre-game stunt involving two passenger j...
Artist defends Ronnie O’Sullivan mural in Sheffield saying it isn’t finished
Critics say painting looks more like a zombie but artist Chris Ashmore says ‘touch-ups’ are still to happenA street artist has defended his mural of s...
Brooklyn Beckham Defends Wife Nicola Peltz After Body-Shaming Comments
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham is pulling out a yellow card on social media.
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham's eldest son slammed an online user who made c...
Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment
Republican senator tries to assuage concerns but does not offer details of Graham’s national security experienceTim Scott defended fellow US South Car...
US justice department defends prosecution of James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post
Justice department claims there’s ‘no dispute’ over whether ex-FBI head’s post could be read as a threat against TrumpThe US Department of Justice has...
Trump defends his move to cut back U.S.-South Korea military exercises
A day after attributing the decision to a good relationship with North Korea, President Donald Trump also tied the move to South Korea’s refusal to he...
DHS defends investigating agency critics and giving them warning notices
Federal officials acknowledged that ICE special agents tracked a New York man to his house, the airport and a hotel to question him about a critical e...
Cambridge University defends its mental health support for Jason Arday
University says it continued to provide support after resignation of academic, who was found dead this weekThe University of Cambridge has defended it...
Ariana Grande’s Brother Frankie Defends Her From Big Brother Castmate
Frankie Grande’s ego is small—but he’s still Grande.
That’s why the Broadway star had a fiery response to Big Brother’s Kamu Kirk after the contestan...
Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'
Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death...
Badenoch defends decision to allow man jailed for antisemitism to stand as councillor
Tory leader praises Joshua Bonehill-Paine’s ‘contrition’ but says she has higher thresholds for MP candidatesKemi Badenoch has defended her party’s de...
Justice minister defends early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers amid possible legal challenge – UK politics live
Jake Richard acknowledges ‘unimaginable pain’ of Harper’s family but says government faces an ‘unenviable position’Good morning and welcome to the UK ...
Trump defends $1.8bn slush fund that is holding up Todd Blanche confirmation
President calls for former personal defense lawyer to be ‘immediately approved’ as attorney generalDonald Trump has defended controversial plans for a...