American diplomat and businessman navigating transatlantic ties
Miliband has furthered UK-US discussions in Washington, stressing the urgency of reopening the Strait of Hormuz to ease living costs while reaffirming support for Ukraine and calling for humanitarian relief in Gaza; Rubio shares a more measured public account of their talks.
Multiple ceremonies across the UK and US commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Leaders emphasise unity, resilience and shared values as memorials honour nearly 3,000 victims, including 67 Britons.