Local Elections Could Be Delayed in 63 Council Areas
The government is consulting 63 council areas on postponing local elections until 2027, citing reorganisation pressures. Opposition accuses Labour of being 'scared of voters'. Read the full story.
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Millions face potential local election delays until 2027
Up to 63 council areas in England may postpone May 2026 local elections to 2027 amid a government reorganisation of town halls. See the full list of affected areas.
Farage: UK a 'Banana Republic' Over Election Delays
Nigel Farage accuses Labour and Tory councils of 'colluding' to postpone local elections for millions until 2027. Read the full story on the democratic row.
Michigan Residents Fight $7bn Data Centre Backed by Tech Titans
Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive $7bn data centre project backed by tech billionaires, fearing soaring energy bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. Discover the local fight against corporate power.
Reform UK's turbulent first seven months in local power
After taking control of 10 councils, Reform UK's 'anti-woke' agenda faces the reality of local government in Lancashire. Helen Pidd reports on care home closures and rising complaints.
Fifth week of protests over Crowborough migrant camp plans
Over 2,000 residents protest for a fifth weekend against plans to house 600 male asylum seekers at a former army camp in East Sussex. Locals voice safety fears as legal challenge fund tops £50,000.
Cornwall holiday park expansion faces local opposition
Plans to dramatically expand a holiday park in the picturesque Cornish village of Coverack are facing fierce local opposition over environmental and community impact concerns.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Tanzania election protests turn deadly amid fraud claims
Tanzania faces political turmoil as opposition parties reject presidential election results, sparking deadly protests and international concern over democratic processes.
Tanzania election protests turn deadly amid fraud claims
Fresh political violence erupts in Tanzania as opposition challenges election results, with UN expressing concern over rising tensions and reported fatalities.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Albanese benefits from weak coalition opposition
Analysis reveals how Australia's coalition opposition struggles to challenge PM Albanese's government, drawing parallels with UK political dynamics and raising questions about effective governance.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Cameroon's 90-year-old president extends 40-year rule
Paul Biya secures another term amid opposition boycott and allegations of electoral fraud in Cameroon's latest presidential vote.
Turkish opposition leader İmamoğlu convicted in political case
Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu convicted in controversial case that could remove him from politics and see him imprisoned ahead of crucial elections.
Faith Groups Rebel Against Trump Immigration Crackdown
Religious organisations across America are mounting fierce opposition to Donald Trump's sweeping new immigration policies, declaring them morally indefensible and vowing to protect vulnerable migrants.
Tory plan may strip thousands of UK residency rights
Labour confronts Conservative ministers over controversial plans that could strip permanent residency rights from thousands of EU citizens in post-Brexit policy overhaul.
Labor's environment laws face collapse as Coalition withdraws support
The Australian government's landmark environmental law reforms risk failure after the Coalition withdrew support, claiming the legislation would strangle economic development and investment across the nation.
Rayner's return lifts gloomy Labour backbenchers
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner makes powerful Commons comeback, boosting party morale and signalling renewed opposition strategy against Conservative government.
California enacts transgender sanctuary law
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs groundbreaking legislation shielding transgender youths and their families from out-of-state investigations, igniting a fierce political battle across America.
Reeves faces economic storm as sentencing bill sparks fury
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts economic headwinds while Labour's sentencing reforms ignite Conservative backlash in a dramatic day at Westminster.
Ivory Coast crisis: Ouattara seeks fourth term amid protests
Political tensions escalate in Ivory Coast as President Alassane Ouattara seeks unprecedented fourth term, triggering violent protests and international concern over democratic stability in West Africa.
Raila Odinga hospitalised in critical condition in Nairobi
Veteran Kenyan politician Raila Odinga rushed to hospital in Nairobi after falling severely ill, with doctors closely monitoring his condition. The 78-year-old former prime minister's health scare sparks national concern.
Putin's Enemy Stabbed to Death in Prison Attack
Vladimir Putin's prominent critic meets brutal end in prison stabbing as questions mount over suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Raila Odinga hospitalised after police tear gas incident
Raila Odinga, Kenya's prominent opposition figure, has been admitted to hospital following exposure to police tear gas during protests. The incident has drawn international concern and raised questions about police conduct.
Raila Odinga: The Legacy Beyond Defeat
An in-depth look at the remarkable life and political journey of Raila Odinga, Kenya's perennial opposition leader whose relentless pursuit of democracy shaped a nation's destiny.
Putin detains St Petersburg residents for anti-war songs
Russian authorities detain civilians in St Petersburg for singing Ukrainian songs and discussing the war, as Putin's regime intensifies suppression of dissent.
Ballet Protest Echoes Soviet Dissent Against Putin
A daring ballet protest by a Gen Z ballerina during Swan Lake has drawn comparisons to Soviet-era dissent, sparking debate about whether youth-led resistance could challenge Vladimir Putin's authoritarian rule.
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