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Stormont health minister Mike Nesbitt resigns
Stormont health minister Mike Nesbitt has resigned, with the UUP confirming the Strangford MLA chose to step down from the portfolio he held since May 2024.
Burnham got £325k in donations before PM win
Andy Burnham received over £325,000 in donations in the months before entering No 10, with prominent Labour figures among donors.
Premier League chief joins calls for Infantino to leave FIFA
Premier League CEO Richard Masters criticises FIFA's World Cup sale plan and calls for reform, backing the FA's stance on Gianni Infantino.
Labour hopeful Marra: mother's fear in shared ward
Michael Marra said his dying mother shared a hospital ward with a mentally troubled man with a history of violence, and he backs the Supreme Court ruling on sex.
Clacton residents: Farage exploits town's poverty and weariness
A resident of Clacton constituency says the town is deprived and exploited by Nigel Farage, as letters highlight security concerns and the debasement of politics.
Israel withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino
Israel has withdrawn support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, citing an 'unprecedented crisis of confidence' between Uefa and Fifa, as opposition to his re-election intensifies.
Burnham Declares Nearly £350k in Donations Before PM Role
Andy Burnham declared almost £350,000 in donations in the months before becoming prime minister, according to new records.
Swedish MP Intervenes in Brexit Row Over Elderly Britons
A Swedish MP has intervened after elderly Britons were ordered to leave their homes in Sweden, sparking a Brexit-related row.
Pentagon Threatens Funding Cut to 30 Universities Over Foreign Ties
The Pentagon has ordered 30 US universities, including Harvard and MIT, to review and cut foreign academic partnerships deemed national security risks by August 31 or face losing federal funding.
Reform's benefits overhaul plan sparks fury from Left
Reform UK Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick proposed axing £50bn from benefits and requiring long-term jobless to work, drawing criticism from the Left.
Scottish Labour hopeful: dying mum shared ward with violent man
Michael Marra says his dying mother shared a hospital ward with a violent man, calling it unacceptable that she lacked female-only space in her final days.
Burnham gives Labour a second chance, says Alexander
Douglas Alexander says Andy Burnham has gifted Labour a 'second chance to make a first impression', praising the PM's 'sense of excitement and possibility'.
Premier League CEO admits Man City 115 charges case is taking longer
Premier League CEO Richard Masters has admitted the ruling into Manchester City's 115 alleged spending breaches is 'taking longer than expected', with no verdict yet published.
Family of teen who died by suicide campaign for social media ban
The family of Blake Gallier, 13, from Kent, say she took her own life after being exposed to disturbing social media content, and are now backing a ban for under-16s.
Rochdale's forgotten areas get £20m Pride in Place funding
Almost £20m in government funding will be accepted by Rochdale council for Hurstead, Smallbridge and Belfield, areas historically overlooked for investment, with plans due by November 30, 2026.
Hayden Panettiere death update as coroner issues statement
Hayden Panettiere's body is ready for release, coroner confirms, as toxicology results may take up to 12 weeks.
Sturgeon: I was never considered for prosecution
Nicola Sturgeon said she was 'not even considered for prosecution' over SNP funds embezzled by her ex-husband Peter Murrell, speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Trump Dismisses USS Lincoln Criticism, Tells CNN to Be Quiet
President Trump berates a CNN reporter over reports of poor conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln, citing third-hand claims it is 'beautifully maintained'.
Fifa COO Sacked After World Cup Plan Criticism
Fifa chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has been sacked after criticising Gianni Infantino's plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors, saying Fifa's administration was 'deceived'.
Kuril Islands: Putin visit reignites Japan-Russia row
Moscow summons Japan's ambassador after Putin's trip to disputed Kuril Islands, escalating a 150-year-old territorial dispute.
South Korea president pushes military independence after Trump cuts drills
South Korea's president renews push for wartime operational control and nuclear submarines after Trump orders reduction of joint military exercises with the US.
Russia warns UK of consequences over drone supply
Russia's embassy in London accuses UK of escalation after reports of British-made drones used by Ukraine, warning of consequences.
Fifa fires Kevin Lamour after World Cup investor plan criticism
Fifa has ended the working relationship with chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, who criticised Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to private investors and refused to sign off on the deal.
Sweden's post-Brexit deportations of Britons highest in EU
Nearly 4,000 of 14,200 post-Brexit residence applications in Sweden have been refused, a 27.5% refusal rate, three times higher than any other EU state.
Russia threatens UK over Ukraine drone strikes
Russia has threatened the UK with 'consequences' after reports that British drones were used by Ukraine to strike targets on Russia's mainland for the first time. The Ministry of Defence has rebuffed these threats, saying the UK is committed to providing
Infantino ally says he would 'take a bullet' for Fifa president
Véron Mosengo-Omba, president of Fecofa, insists Gianni Infantino retains overwhelming support of Fifa congress despite criticism over World Cup sell-off plan.
Chronicle Live's Newcastle United Premium Coverage for 2026-27
Chronicle Live launches enhanced Newcastle United coverage for 2026-27 under Matthias Jaissle, with exclusive access, transfer news, and analysis via Premium subscription.
Sadiq Khan's plan for nearly 900 traveller camps EXPOSED
Sadiq Khan's draft London Plan proposes 876 new traveller pitches by 2036-37, with Bromley, Havering, and Brent receiving the largest allocations.
Burnham not embarrassed by hoax Trump aide exchange
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is not embarrassed by messages with someone pretending to be Donald Trump's chief of staff, insisting he handled it correctly.
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