UK Labour Palestine aid 50% more than Jewish protection
Labour will spend £381 million on Palestine aid, 50% more than the £250 million pledged for protecting British Jews, amid rising antisemitic attacks.
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Trump's 'golden' Oval Office makeover divides opinion
Donald Trump has given the Oval Office an extravagant gold makeover, sparking praise and criticism. The president personally funded the refurbishments.
Hungary's state media braced for overhaul as Péter Magyar takes power
Péter Magyar's government plans reforms to Hungary's state media, long used as pro-Orbán propaganda, with journalists fearing a purge.
Theft of Starmer's ex-chief of staff's phone raises questions over Mandelson messages
Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone, containing messages with Peter Mandelson, raises questions amid the ex-ambassador scandal.
Guanipa re-detained hours after release from Venezuelan prison
Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa has been detained again hours after his release, raising concerns about the country's political transition.
Istanbul mayor Imamoglu charged with 142 offences
Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu faces 142 charges, including bribery and extortion, with prosecutors seeking up to 2,430 years in prison. Opposition calls case political.
Starmer Aide Suspended from Labour Whip Over Sex Offender Link
Matthew Doyle loses Labour whip after apologising for links to a friend convicted of child image offences; Scottish MSP suspended.
Labour urges Reform's Matt Goodwin to disown aides over racist posts
Labour's Lucy Powell demands Reform candidate Matt Goodwin disowns campaign aides over racist and far-right social media posts.
Struggle to fill No 10 vacancies exposes factions vying for Starmer’s ear
Factions battle to fill No 10 vacancies as Starmer weighs team changes, with Antonia Romeo tipped as cabinet secretary and Casey for chief of staff.
Mortal Kombat II review: bloodier sequel still fails to land a knockout blow
Mortal Kombat II brings more gore and finally a tournament, but the sequel remains dull and uninspired, failing to improve on its predecessor.
Bruni de la Motte: East German academic and Unison officer dies at 74
Obituary for Bruni de la Motte, East German-born journalist and Unison national officer, who has died aged 74.
Conservatives retain control of Surrey County Council
Conservatives retain Surrey County Council with 47 seats, while results come in for district councils and the police and crime commissioner.
Ghislaine Maxwell: From High Society to 20-Year Sentence
Ghislaine Maxwell, once a high society figure, is sentenced to 20 years for grooming and trafficking underage girls. Her story from privilege to prison.
Trump's federal takeover of DC police draws comparison to 1992 crime response
Trump's federal takeover of DC police evokes a 1992 congressional response to violent crime, but with crime at record lows, comparisons highlight stark differences.
Bridget Phillipson appointed Labour party chair
Bridget Phillipson becomes Labour party chair under Andy Burnham, tasked with making the party match fit for the next election.
Gina Rinehart attends Trump's Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party
Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart attended Trump's Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, with Pauline Hanson reportedly present.
Graham accused of pushing for Gowdy to replace Bondi as attorney general
Republican challenger Mark Lynch accuses Senator Lindsey Graham of trying to install Trey Gowdy as attorney general, replacing Pam Bondi.
Reform UK pledges £2bn income tax cut in Scotland funded by green cuts
Reform UK's Scottish leader Malcolm Offord pledges £2bn income tax cut funded by cuts to green policies and quangos, drawing criticism from IPPR Scotland.
Nandy moves to refer Daily Mail-Telegraph takeover to regulators
Lisa Nandy intends to refer DMGT’s £500m Telegraph takeover to Ofcom and CMA over media plurality and competition concerns.
Blair’s 10-point plan: AI, net zero and migration at centre of blueprint for government
Sir Tony Blair criticises Keir Starmer's government in a 10-point essay, urging a 'radical centre' reset focused on AI, welfare, migration and NHS reform.
East End Renews Fight Against Far Right as Ukip March Is Banned
Tower Hamlets bans Ukip march as community groups warn far right still targets East End, 89 years after Battle of Cable Street.
Home Secretary Loses Confidence in Police Chief Over Maccabi Ban Inquiry
Home Secretary loses confidence in West Midlands chief constable after inquiry finds Maccabi fan ban intelligence exaggerated or untrue.
Khan Accuses Trump of Racism and Islamophobia in London Feud
Sadiq Khan hits back at Donald Trump's UN remarks, accusing him of racism and Islamophobia, and defends London's global standing.
Starmer Accused Of Houdini Politics Over U Turns
Keir Starmer defends scrapping Labour's £28bn green pledge, calling it pragmatic, amid criticism over U-turns and policy reversals.
Paramount backs Bari Weiss amid reports of reduced CBS News role
Paramount denies reports that Bari Weiss's role at CBS News is being reduced, expressing full support for the editor amid ratings struggles and concerns over 60 Minutes.
Ex-Tory Chancellor Zahawi Joins Reform UK After Failed Peerage Bid, Sources Say
Nadhim Zahawi joined Reform UK after failing to secure a Tory peerage, having been sacked over tax affairs. His defection raises questions about Farage's past comments.
Jonathan Powell Rebuffs Chief of Staff Role Amid Reported Exit Plans
Jonathan Powell, Keir Starmer's national security adviser, rejects chief of staff role and weighs exit from No 10; Downing Street denies plan.
Vance blames Minneapolis officials for ICE violence during visit
JD Vance visits Minneapolis amid ICE tensions, blames local officials for lack of cooperation and urges calm.
Tucker Carlson says he is 'tormented' by backing Trump
Tucker Carlson apologises for misleading people over Trump support, calling his language on Iran 'vile' as the pair's feud intensifies.
Farage says Reform UK aiming for 'reverse takeover' of Conservatives
Nigel Farage says Reform UK aims for a reverse takeover of the Tories, rejecting a pact as Labour and donors weigh the implications.
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