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Commonwealth nations adopt 1st ocean declaration as former British colonies seek reparatory justice

Commonwealth countries have adopted their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of Samoa as calls from some of Britain’s former colonies for reparatory justice for the trans-Atlantic slave trade grew louder

The Independent UK

Commonwealth summit in Samoa: Why won’t the UK discuss slavery?

Commonwealth nations have pressured the UK to discuss reparations but prime minister Keir Starmer has resisted.

Al Jazeera

Keir Starmer denies misleading public over tax rises in the Budget

The prime minister also rejected claims he was waging ‘war on middle Britain’ after he suggested shareholders and landlords were not ‘working people’ on trip to Commonwealth summit in Samoa

The Independent UK

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UK fails to keep language on reparations out of Commonwealth communique

The Prime Minister downplayed the prominence of reparatory justice on the agenda for the gathering of leaders from the 56 nations in Samoa.

Evening Standard

PM denies misleading the public over tax rises in Labour manifesto

The Prime Minister rejected claims he had waged a ‘war on middle Britain’.

Evening Standard

King Charles and Queen Camilla leave Samoa acknowledging 'painful' history of Commonwealth

Monarchs leave Pacific Islands but Sir Keir Starmer unmoved on reparations debate

Evening Standard

Commonwealth Announces Ghana Foreign Minister As New Secretary General

The 56-nation Commonwealth announced Ghana's foreign minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey as the new secretary general of the organisation as a rancorous summit concluded in Samoa on Saturday.

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King takes in Sydney crowds and a sneezing alpaca during overseas tour

The itinerary in Australia and Samoa was tailored to give Charles periods of rest.

Evening Standard

King says he is ‘always devoted to this part of the world’ during Samoa farewell

Charles and Queen Camilla have ended their four-day state visit to Samoa.

The Independent UK

Watch live: King Charles and Queen Camilla depart Samoa after first visit as monarchs

Watch live as King Charles III and Queen Camilla depart Samoa on Friday, 25 October, after a four-day visit.

The Independent UK

Queen Camilla Dishes on King Charles' Strange Bedtime Routine

She made the revelation during their royal tour of Samoa.

Marie Claire

Calls for reparations for Britain's slave trade are rooted in dark legacy

A debate about reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade overshadowed a summit in Samoa of the Commonwealth, many of whose member nations were once British colonies

The Independent UK

England winger Dom Young motivated by revenge against Samoa

Young was part of the England team that came up short in a 27-26 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

The Independent UK

King Charles III Addresses Calls For Reparations At Summit

King Charles III acknowledges Britain's past at Commonwealth summit, emphasizing unity and climate action.

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King Charles Urges Commonwealth To Address Painful History

King Charles emphasizes acknowledging history and rectifying inequalities at the recent Commonwealth meeting in Samoa.

Evening Standard

King tells world leaders ‘the past cannot be changed’ at Commonwealth summit

The debate about slavery reparations is continuing as Charles and Camilla visit Samoa.

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The Guardian - AU

What is kava? The peppery-tasting, slightly intoxicating drink enjoyed by King Charles

King Charles sipped on kava on his visit to Samoa this week while an Australian politician paid a high price for downing too much in Micronesia

The Independent UK

Australia and UK announce new deal to tackle climate crisis at Samoa

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese met with Sir Keir Starmer for first time in Samoa

Evening Standard

Australia and UK announce new climate and energy deal

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese met with Sir Keir Starmer for the first time in Samoa.

The Independent UK

King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery

King Charles III has told a summit of Commonwealth countries in Samoa that the past could not be changed as he indirectly acknowledged calls from some of Britain’s former colonies for a reckoning over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade

The Guardian - AU

King Charles acknowledges ‘painful’ past as calls for slavery reparations grow at Commonwealth summit

Some leaders had hoped Charles might use his speech at Chogm in Samoa as an opportunity to apologise for Britain’s colonial past

The Independent UK

King urges world leaders to ‘right inequalities that endure’

Charles gave his first speech to the Commonwealth’s biennial summit amid growing momentum for a debate about slavery reparations.

AAP

Climate tops agenda at Australia, UK PMs' first meeting

The prime ministers of Australian and the UK have pledged greater investment in green hydrogen and offshore wind during their first meeting in Samoa.

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