This week's Guardian Weekly examines the far-reaching consequences of the US-Israel attack on Iran, exploring regime survival, historical enmity, and global impacts. Plus, the Louvre's struggle to recover its sparkle after a heist and leadership crisis.
Donald Trump's comparison of Keir Starmer to Winston Churchill over Iran policy is historically ironic. Churchill's record shows a blend of hawkish rhetoric, strategic caution, and a focus on Anglo-American unity, not simple confrontation.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced tough questioning from lawmakers over her relationship with Corey Lewandowski and taxpayer-funded private jet travel, while her husband watched silently.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has launched a scathing critique of Labour's campaigning methods, describing them as 'bankrupt' following the party's loss in the Gorton and Denton byelection.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves met North Sea energy bosses, reaffirming her commitment to end the windfall tax while warning Middle East conflict creates policy uncertainty. Scottish First Minister John Swinney urged immediate removal.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemns Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin's remarks on British identity as a 'return to 1970s racism' and defends Muslim voters' democratic rights.
Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal faces intense criticism after releasing an AI-generated campaign video depicting Islamic extremists overtaking the state, with opponents calling it racist and Islamophobic.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham suggests his plan to return to Parliament is 'on hold' as Labour reels from by-election defeat and Scottish poll shows mixed results.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves met with North Sea energy bosses from BP, TotalEnergies and Serica, reaffirming her commitment to end the windfall tax amid Middle East conflict volatility.
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham warns the Gorton and Denton by-election result shows a dangerous gap between Westminster politics and ordinary people's concerns, calling for urgent systemic change.
Official data reveals a 12% reduction in the US government's civilian workforce from September 2024 to January 2026, driven by Trump's efficiency push and Elon Musk's DOGE initiative.
Analysis reveals Winston Churchill approached war with profound solemnity and responsibility, while Donald Trump's rhetoric displays a casual attitude toward military conflict that misunderstands Churchill's legacy.
Congressman Tony Gonzales is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee following his primary election defeat and allegations of an affair with a staffer who died by suicide.
Nicola Jennings' cartoon depicts Keir Starmer mimicking Donald Trump's style, highlighting concerns over populist trends in UK politics and their impact on Labour's direction.
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The US Senate is set to vote on a bipartisan resolution aiming to halt President Trump's military campaign against Iran, though it faces likely defeat due to Republican opposition.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham states the Gorton and Denton by-election reveals a deep disconnect between Westminster politics and public priorities, urging systemic change.
Keir Starmer downplays Donald Trump's criticism while US officials claim strikes on Iranian targets. Midterm elections heat up with contentious primaries and political controversies.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham states Labour's loss reveals a major disconnect between Westminster politics and voters, fuelling leadership speculation.
House Speaker Mike Johnson asserts the United States is not currently at war with Iran, contradicting statements from President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth, while opposing a War Powers Act resolution.
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A masked man in camouflage was arrested with ammunition outside a Dallas hotel where Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton held his election night watch party, though police later determined he was there for a delivery.
Three men, including the husband of Labour MP Joani Reid, have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrests as part of a proactive national security investigation.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says Labour's Gorton and Denton by-election defeat demonstrates Westminster politicians are disconnected from ordinary people's priorities.
Sir Keir Starmer asserts the special relationship with the US endures despite Donald Trump's personal attacks, defending his initial refusal to allow British bases for strikes on Iran as lawful and strategic.
Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid's husband was among three men arrested by counter-terrorism police on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, with the investigation focusing on China.
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Three men, including the husband of Labour MP Joani Reid, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting China's foreign intelligence service, with police confirming no imminent public threat.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a critical test as he navigates tensions with Donald Trump over Iran, using legal caution to bolster his leadership amid public opposition to war.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer asserts the UK-US special relationship endures despite Donald Trump's personal attacks, defending his initial refusal to allow British bases for strikes on Iran.
Kristi Noem faced sharp criticism from Republican Senator Thom Tillis over her decision to shoot her puppy and a goat, with Tillis challenging her framing of the incident as a leadership lesson during a fiery Senate hearing.
Labour MP Joani Reid has publicly stated she never suspected her husband, David Taylor, of breaking the law following his arrest in a Metropolitan Police operation targeting alleged Chinese espionage activities.
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Three men, including the partner of a Labour MP, have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China and targeting UK democracy. Security minister warns of severe consequences if interference is proven.
