Rayner, Streeting or Burnham Favourites To Replace Starmer
Wes Streeting resigns, triggering Labour leadership contest; Burnham, Rayner, Streeting frontrunners to replace Starmer after poor local election results.
Category : Politics
Youth Challenge Orbán's 16-Year Rule in Hungary Elections
Youth-led movement threatens Orbán's 16-year rule in Hungary, with 65% of under-30s supporting opposition Tisza party ahead of April elections.
Civil Service Morale Edges Up Under Labour, Energy and Health Lead Gains
Civil service morale rose slightly under Labour in 2024, with energy and health departments leading gains, while four departments including Transport saw declines.
Cooper Accuses Russia and Iran of Hijacking Global Economy Amid Oil Blockade
Yvette Cooper accuses Russia and Iran of hijacking the global economy amid Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade, oil price surge, and UK-US sanctions divergence.
San Diego Mosque Attackers Had Nazi Links, Friend Reveals
One of the San Diego mosque attackers had Nazi links and was flagged by the FBI; three killed.
London’s Burning actor John Alford dies in prison aged 54
John Alford, London’s Burning actor, dies in prison aged 54 while serving sentence for sexually assaulting two teenage girls.
Church Fined For Forced Gay Exorcism In Sheffield
Matthew Drapper received compensation after being subjected to an exorcism at St Thomas Philadelphia church in Sheffield in 2014.
US Evacuates Non-Essential Staff from Beirut Embassy Amid Iran Tensions
US evacuates non-essential staff from Beirut embassy amid Iran tensions, citing security concerns and potential retaliation.
Starmer Faces Ouster Even If Burnham Loses By Election, Phillips Says
Jess Phillips says Sir Keir Starmer will likely be ousted even if Andy Burnham loses the Makerfield by-election, as Labour divisions deepen.
Man Charged with Kidnap and Murder of Missing Sydney Woman
A man has been charged with kidnapping and murdering a 58-year-old woman in Sydney; her body remains missing.
Irish grandmother with green card faces US deportation over $25 bad cheque
Irish grandmother Donna Hughes-Brown, a green card holder, faces deportation over a $25 bad cheque from 2015, detained by ICE in Kentucky.
Farage's Triple Lock U-Turn Risks Doing a Starmer
Nigel Farage faces criticism over unfunded policy pledges, risking a U-turn on the triple lock and leaving a multibillion-pound black hole.
No ‘Tailor-Made’ Deal for UK if It Wants to Rejoin EU, Say Former Brexit Officials
Former EU officials warn UK cannot rejoin on special terms, as Labour politicians discuss future membership.
New School Guidance on Political Topics Risks Harming Minority Students, Critics Warn
Critics warn new UK school guidance on political topics may harm minority students by curbing safe debate spaces.
Ex-Welsh Reform UK Leader Jailed for Taking Russian Bribes
Nathan Gill, ex-Welsh Reform UK leader, jailed for 10.5 years for taking bribes to make pro-Russia speeches as an MEP.
Folk Culture As Antidote To Far Right Nationalism In Britain
Zakia Sewell's book 'Finding Albion' uses folk culture to counter far-right nationalism, exploring inclusive Britishness through myth and history.
Trump's 'Prince of Whales' Typo Sparks Twitter Mockery
Donald Trump mistakenly tweets 'Prince of Whales' instead of Prince of Wales, sparking mockery and memes.
KKK Regalia and Pamphlets Found in Mississippi Government Office
KKK regalia and anti-King pamphlet found in Mississippi government office during clear-out; materials handed to archives.
US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran Amid Signs Khamenei May Be Dead
US and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Netanyahu suggests Khamenei may be dead; Iran retaliates across the Middle East; UN calls emergency meeting.
Trump Announces 10-Day Ceasefire in Lebanon After 'Excellent Conversations'
Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon after talks with Israeli and Lebanese leaders, with a summit planned and links to US-Iran negotiations.
Jewish Leaders Condemn Wireless Festival for Booking Kanye West
Jewish leaders condemn Wireless festival for booking Kanye West, citing his history of antisemitism amid rising attacks on UK Jewish community.
Man's sweet revenge on 'entitled' neighbour who kept parking on his drive
Man blocks neighbour's car in driveway as revenge for repeated parking, sparking online praise and similar stories.
Trump Rants at Netanyahu Over Lebanon Attack, Fears Peace Deal
Donald Trump launched a foul-mouthed tirade at Benjamin Netanyahu after Israeli airstrikes killed eight in Lebanon, threatening a US-brokered peace deal with Iran. Trump says deal still close.
Anti-Immigration Group Claims Urine Thrown at Them in Brighton
Raise The Colours group say they had urine and feces thrown at them during a protest in Brighton, with 4,000 counter protesters confronting 300 anti-immigration demonstrators.
Democrats Demand Vance Testify on Epstein Files Handling
Democrats demand Vice-President JD Vance testify on Trump admin's handling of Epstein files after NYT report reveals internal crisis.
Lammy’s Jury Trial Plans Are ‘Massive Mistake’, Say Labour MPs and Peers
David Lammy faces backlash from Labour MPs and peers over plans to cut jury trials, reserving them only for serious offences like murder and rape.
Austrian Man Pleads Guilty to Plotting Attack on Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
Austrian man pleads guilty to jihadist plot targeting Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, leading to cancellation of shows.
Lowering Voting Age to 16: A Boost for UK Democracy or a Shot in the Dark?
UK plans to lower voting age to 16 spark debate over democratic participation and mixed results from Scotland and Wales.
Trump Pays Tribute to 'Tough Cookie' Chuck Norris After Death at 86
President Trump calls Chuck Norris a 'really good tough cookie' after the martial arts star dies at 86 in Hawaii.
Danny Baker Apologises for Racist Royal Baby Tweet
Danny Baker formally apologises for racist tweet about royal baby, saying he is rightly paying for his mistake.
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