Cleverly quits shadow cabinet for London mayor bid
James Cleverly has resigned from Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet to run for London Mayor in May 2028, citing the need to focus fully on the race.
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Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
Sir James Cleverly has resigned from the shadow cabinet to stand as the Tory candidate for London mayor, saying the capital needs a champion to fight for its future.
Russia warns of 'painful' strikes on England in TV threat
A Russian politician has warned Moscow could strike England 'very painfully' if 'certain lines' are crossed, as the Navy tracked Russian warships through UK waters.
James Cleverly resigns from shadow cabinet
James Cleverly has resigned from the Conservative shadow cabinet following his defeat in the London mayoral election, the party has confirmed.
James Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
James Cleverly has resigned from the Conservative shadow cabinet with immediate effect to bid to replace Sadiq Khan as London mayor.
Rogers claims he saw Bin Laden body; he didn't
Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers claimed in a fundraising email he saw Osama bin Laden's dead body, but he actually saw a photo, not the body.
Reform UK council to spend £150k on guards near asylum base
Essex County Council plans to spend £150,000 on security guards in Braintree, Colchester and Chelmsford to deter anti-social behaviour and reassure residents over asylum seekers.
Anfield unrest shows Iraola his true Liverpool task
Barely 25 minutes into his first competitive home match, unrest in the Anfield stands showed Andoni Iraola the scale of his task at Liverpool.
Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that could reach US
Russia has tested a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach the US, its defence ministry said, without specifying which missile was used.
SC Republicans Back Anti-Communism Resolution
South Carolina's Republican voters have endorsed a resolution declaring the Communist Party a threat, reflecting broader GOP sentiment ahead of the midterms.
Navy tracks Russian warships in English Channel during 'intense' operation
Russian warships were tracked by the Navy through UK waters in an 'intense' 72-hour operation, with monitoring duties handed to a Nato ally off France.
Reform UK council plans £150k patrols over asylum seeker gatherings
Essex County Council will spend £150,000 on security guards for three months to deter anti-social behaviour and reassure residents over daily asylum seeker gatherings in three towns.
Defector reveals Kim Jong-un meeting rules
A North Korean defector who met Kim Jong-un seven times reveals strict meeting rules and how one word of criticism can change a person's fate.
Trump's 'Lake America' rebrand is a desperate distraction
Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' is a pathetic maneuver to distract from his failings and antagonize Canada, says Arwa Mahdawi.
Gordon Brown: Irish unification inevitable in long term
Former PM Gordon Brown says Ireland will be united in the long term, calling for a long process to bring people together on unification.
Ex-diplomat reveals terrifying Kim Jong-un meeting rules
A former North Korean diplomat who met Kim Jong-un seven times reveals the strict rules and terrifying consequences of displeasing the Supreme Leader.
Democrats Face Uncommitted Voter Backlash in Midterms
Democratic strategists worry uncommitted protest votes over Gaza could hurt turnout in key midterm races, as activists push for policy changes.
Putin no longer shields Moscow, St Petersburg from war costs
Russia's growing budgetary crisis from the Ukraine war is imposing significant economic hardship on Moscow and St Petersburg, which Putin has traditionally sought to protect, the Institute for the Study of War reports.
Reform launches campaign to sack Sadiq Khan as London Mayor
Reform UK has launched its campaign to unseat Sir Sadiq Khan as London Mayor in 2028, with candidate Laila Cunningham warning of rising crime and more taxes under a fourth term.
Swinney unveils draft Bill for new Scottish independence vote
John Swinney has published a draft Referendum Bill proposing a new Scottish independence vote, asking if Scotland should be an independent country. The UK Government has rejected the call.
Kremlin threats against UK dismissed as military doctrine
Western officials say Russia is not seeking direct Nato confrontation, despite Kremlin threats and warnings over UK support for Ukraine.
Celtic fans must accept grim Champions League reality
Celtic fans should skip anger and accept the grim Champions League reality, as ambitious clubs are 12 months ahead of the Parkhead board's cautious approach.
Migrants under Labour could cost taxpayers £13bn, Tories warn
Conservative analysis warns nearly 100,000 migrants granted stay under Labour could cost taxpayers £13 billion, with the party pledging to scrap a key grant.
Putin launches nuclear-capable ICBM in warning to West
Russia has launched a solid fuel intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, in a combat training exercise, days after CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly warned Moscow against attacking a NATO country.
Colombia's Former Guerrillas Face Uncertain Future
Colombia's former FARC guerrillas face an uncertain future as the new president takes office, with peace deal implementation at a crossroads and questions over security guarantees.
Trump could oppose Falklands claim if UK defence spending not raised
US officials warn Donald Trump may review US support for Britain's Falklands claim if Andy Burnham fails to increase defence spending towards Nato's 5% pledge.
Burnham and Healey Warn of Autumn Budget Challenges
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and Defence Secretary John Healey have outlined key challenges ahead of the autumn Budget 2026, focusing on local services and defence spending.
Healey defence U-turn exposes Burnham's true colours
John Healey has abandoned his 3% defence spending pledge after becoming Chancellor, prompting accusations of hypocrisy and raising questions about Andy Burnham's leadership.
Reform UK council hires security over asylum seeker gatherings
Essex County Council will hire private security guards to patrol town and city centres amid concerns about daily gatherings of asylum seekers housed at Wethersfield.
Healey's defence U-turn raises questions over his resignation
Chancellor John Healey has abandoned his commitment to a 3% defence spending target, a move that contradicts the principle behind his resignation and raises questions about his motives.
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