BBC Names Interim Director-General After Davie Steps Down
Rhodri Talfan Davies, the BBC's director of nations, has been confirmed as interim director-general following Tim Davie's resignation, effective from April 3, 2026.
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Badenoch: Defecting Tories Had 'Tantrum Dressed Up as Politics'
Kemi Badenoch criticises former Conservative colleagues who defected to Reform UK, calling their actions a 'tantrum dressed up as politics' and questioning Reform's governance ability.
Suspect Arrested for Syringe Attack on Ilhan Omar
A man has been charged with assault after spraying Representative Ilhan Omar with an unknown substance during a Minneapolis town hall event. The suspect's background reveals conservative political views and health issues.
Rhodri Talfan Davies Named Interim BBC Director-General
BBC director of nations Rhodri Talfan Davies has been confirmed as the corporation's interim director-general following Tim Davie's departure, effective from April 3.
Neighbour Warned Before Ilhan Omar Syringe Attack
Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, allegedly sprayed a vinegar-like liquid at Congresswoman Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall after hinting to his neighbour he might get arrested.
Rob Jetten to Be Netherlands' Youngest PM in Minority Deal
D66 leader Rob Jetten, aged 38, is poised to become the Netherlands' youngest ever prime minister as his centrist party forms a minority coalition with the Christian Democrats and VVD.
Lammy's IQ Joke at Anderson Sparks Commons Heckling During PMQs
Reform MP Lee Anderson faced repeated heckling during Prime Minister's Questions before Deputy PM David Lammy delivered a brutal joke about his intelligence, causing parliamentary disruption.
MPs Laugh at Tory 'Getting Stronger' Claim at PMQs
The House of Commons descended into laughter during PMQs after Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith insisted the Conservative Party was 'getting stronger' despite multiple defections to Reform UK.
Noem's DHS Job at Risk After Minneapolis Shootings
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces mounting pressure from both parties following fatal shootings in Minneapolis, with her controversial immigration tactics and past scandals under intense scrutiny.
First Woman Archbishop Pledges to Speak Out on Misogyny
Dame Sarah Mullally, confirmed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, pledges to address misogyny in the Church of England while facing global Anglican divisions.
New Archbishop of Canterbury Heckled During Confirmation Ceremony
Dame Sarah Mullally's official confirmation as Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul's Cathedral was interrupted by a protester, marking a controversial start to her historic tenure as the Church of England's most senior cleric.
First Woman Confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury
Sarah Mullally has been officially confirmed as the Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic moment as the first woman to lead the Church of England.
Ilhan Omar Attacked at Minneapolis Town Hall Event
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was assaulted with a syringe and sprayed by a man at a Minneapolis town hall where she called for ICE abolition. The attacker was arrested as Trump criticised Omar in Iowa.
Badenoch Mocks Tory Defectors as 'Tantrum' Politics
Kemi Badenoch has launched a scathing attack on former Conservative colleagues who defected to Reform UK, branding their actions as 'tantrum dressed up as politics' and insisting her party will focus on serious governance.
Stephen Miller Under Fire After Minneapolis Border Patrol Incident
White House adviser Stephen Miller faces scrutiny over his role in the aftermath of a fatal border patrol shooting in Minneapolis, with President Trump distancing himself from Miller's narrative.
Badenoch: Starmer Must Apologise to Iraq Veterans
Kemi Badenoch calls for Sir Keir Starmer to apologise for his legal work that reportedly led to investigations into British troops in Iraq, criticising Labour's stance on veterans.
Starmer Hints Burnham Can Be Labour MP After 2028
Sir Keir Starmer suggests Andy Burnham could re-enter Parliament after his mayoral term ends, despite Labour blocking his recent by-election bid in Gorton and Denton.
MPs Slam Conditions for Pro-Palestine Hunger Strikers
John McDonnell and Diane Abbott lead calls for a full investigation into the 'unacceptable' treatment of jailed pro-Palestine hunger strikers, with one protester hospitalised with organ failure.
Earl of Shrewsbury Suspended from Lords Over Expenses
A senior hereditary peer, the Earl of Shrewsbury, is to be barred from the House of Lords for two weeks after an investigation found he claimed car mileage for journeys he did not make and used a taxpayer-funded railcard for private business travel.
Badenoch: Centrist Ideas Unwanted in Conservative Party
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has stated that centrist ideas are no longer welcome in the party, urging one-nation Tories to step aside as she pushes a rightward direction.
Badenoch: Tory Defectors Having 'Tantrum Dressed Up as Politics'
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has launched a scathing attack on party defectors to Reform UK, calling their actions a 'tantrum dressed up as politics' while demanding centrist Tories support her agenda.
Lammy Steps In for PMQs as Starmer Visits China
Deputy PM David Lammy takes charge at Prime Minister's Questions while Keir Starmer is in China for a landmark meeting with President Xi Jinping, marking the first UK PM visit in eight years.
Burnham's MP Bid Blocked Until 2028, Starmer Suggests
Keir Starmer suggests Andy Burnham can re-enter Parliament after his mayoral term ends in 2028, following the blocking of his by-election candidacy which has sparked internal Labour criticism.
First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Confirmed
Dame Sarah Mullally is set to become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, making history as the first woman to hold the Church of England's highest clerical role.
Starmer China Visit: Questions Over Chancellor's Absence
Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins his China visit amid confusion over why Chancellor Rachel Reeves is not accompanying him, despite her push for stronger economic ties.
Badenoch: Tory Defectors to Reform Having 'Tantrum'
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has launched a scathing attack on party defectors to Reform UK, labelling their actions a 'tantrum dressed up as politics' while demanding unity behind her agenda.
Labour Leadership Turmoil: Burnham Blocked, Rayner Returns
Keir Starmer faces renewed leadership speculation as Andy Burnham is blocked from a by-election while Angela Rayner signals a political comeback, highlighting Labour's internal divisions.
Badenoch Attacks Tory Defectors to Reform as 'Tantrum' Throwers
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has launched a blistering personal attack on former Tory MPs who defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, accusing them of political tantrums.
Earl of Shrewsbury Faces Lords Suspension Over Expenses
The House of Lords Conduct Committee recommends a two-week suspension for the Earl of Shrewsbury after he submitted false mileage and rail fare claims for parliamentary business.
Trump Accuses Ilhan Omar of Staging Her Own Assault
Donald Trump has controversially suggested Congresswoman Ilhan Omar arranged her own attack, where a man sprayed her with a foul-smelling liquid using a syringe during a Minneapolis town hall.
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