Burnham pitches UK as AI leader in UN address to Trump

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets US President Donald Trump for the first time and addresses the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, urging increased US support for Ukraine while pitching Britain as a key global player in AI and conflict resolution. Burnham will press Trump for air-defence missiles for Ukraine and seek to avoid criticism over the UK's ban on trade with Israeli settlements. He also announced limited military support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, which have disrupted oil shipping and raised fuel prices. The prime minister aims to present a hopeful vision for Britain's global role, moving beyond Brexit-era discord with Europe. He will argue the UK is well placed to broker global AI agreements, citing strong ties with the US, Europe, and China.