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Category : Politics
Sadiq Khan: Londoners encouraged by Burnham's devolution plan
Mayor Sadiq Khan says Andy Burnham's upcoming fiscal devolution announcement should encourage Londoners, praising the PM's start and calling for more tax revenue retention.
Mayors to keep share of income tax and business rates
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces English mayors can retain a portion of income tax and business rates, aiming to devolve power from Westminster and drive local growth.
Diane Abbott back in Labour Party after suspension
Diane Abbott has been readmitted to the Labour Party over a year after her suspension over an antisemitism row. Joani Reid also returns.
Emmerdale: Serena's mystery contact 'confirmed'
Serena Sugden is caught breaking into Home Farm, and Kim Tate's suspicion grows. Fans speculate if she's texting Sadie King or Jamie Tate.
Emmerdale: Claudette pays off villain Steve to protect Kev
In Emmerdale, Claudette Anderson pays Steve a wad of cash to leave the village, eliminating the threat to Kev Townsend's reformed life.
Jeffrey Epstein Accused at Michigan Fine Arts School
Two people accuse Jeffrey Epstein of sexual conduct at Interlochen Center for the Arts; investigation uncovers 70 accounts against 47 staff since 1950s.
Is Iran a 'forever war'? Airstrikes kill 20 in Iraq
Airstrikes between the US and Iran resumed Wednesday, killing at least 20 members of Iraq's popular mobilization force, as the conflict enters its fifth month with no end in sight.
Corrections: Commonwealth Games swimming, BBC broadcast
Corrections to Commonwealth Games swimming relay team member and BBC broadcast details for England v DR Congo match.
Fauci Hearing: Politicizing Science Still a GOP Tactic
Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing, facing Republican accusations over COVID origins and vaccine policies, highlighting ongoing politicization.
Senate opposes pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution opposing any presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years for sex-trafficking with Jeffrey Epstein.
Burnham links Trident renewal to reindustrialisation
Andy Burnham launches next phase of Dreadnought programme in Barrow, reinforcing pro-Trident stance and linking defence spending to community revitalisation.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terrorism charges
Hadi Matar, who stabbed Salman Rushdie in 2022, was convicted of federal terrorism charges on Wednesday. He faces a potential life sentence.
Jason Cloth charged with $100m wire fraud scheme
Jason Cloth, producer of Joker and The Green Knight, faces seven counts of wire fraud for allegedly defrauding investors of $100m in a scheme lasting from 2019 to 2026.
Sudoku 7399 Hard: Solve the Challenging Puzzle
Sudoku 7399 is a hard-level puzzle that tests logic and patience. Can you solve it? Check the solution and tips.
Rinehart Lobbied for Olympic Rowing in Crocodile River
Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart lobbied the Queensland government to move 2032 Olympic rowing to the Fitzroy River, a crocodile habitat, sparking backlash.
xAI sues Minnesota over AI nudification ban
Elon Musk's xAI has filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law banning AI nudification technology, arguing the law is overly broad and violates free speech.
Ukrainian F-16 crashes; pilot safe; Russian drone chief shot
An Ukrainian F-16 crashed while intercepting Russian targets; pilot ejected safely. Russian drone company director wounded. Ukraine struck two major oil refineries. Rouble falls 14% since May.
Seattle Shooting: Bullets Not from Teen's Gun
Bullets that killed two at Seattle food festival do not match teen shooter's gun, police say. Gang violence suspected; four weapons fired.
Blanche AG nomination in jeopardy as GOP senator withholds support
Senator John Cornyn says he will not back Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination without written confirmation that a $1.8bn 'slush fund' is dead, postponing a committee vote.
Body of Sydney's 'birdman' Bikram Lama finally going home
The body of Bikram Lama, a homeless former international student who died in Sydney last December, will be repatriated to Nepal in coming days after an eight-month delay, his family confirms.
Guardian Essential Poll: Labor's Midterm Health Check
Guardian Essential poll reveals One Nation's primary vote plateaus, but Labor faces risks. Peter Lewis and Josh Butler discuss the government's health at Albanese's midterm.
MP's 'White Men Can Sprint' post sparks racism debate
Coalition MP Llew O'Brien's 'White Men Can Sprint' social media post after Lachlan Kennedy's Commonwealth Games silver medal draws criticism from Lidia Thorpe and Larissa Waters, while Angus Taylor downplays the comments.
Labor MP Luke Gosling charged with assaulting NT administrator
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has been charged with two counts of assault on Northern Territory administrator David Connolly after an incident at a Darwin cultural festival on 18 July.
Burnham's Unity Politics Faces Defining Test
Andy Burnham's affable politics and unity appeal face a defining test as he pushes transformative change, risking enemies from press to opposition.
Clacton's Pessimism and Farage: A Local's View on Politics and Hope
In Clacton, Nigel Farage's resignation and byelection reveal deep pessimism among constituents, who feel abandoned by mainstream politics and see Farage as a flawed but familiar choice.
Quarter of young Africans see USAID cuts as positive
A survey finds 25% of African youth view USAID cuts positively, with 41% in Ghana optimistic, saying it forces leaders to solve local challenges.
UK reviews US military avoiding British courts for crimes
UK government and police chiefs review why US military personnel accused of serious crimes on UK soil are tried in US courts martial, which offer fewer protections for victims.
Amy Winehouse's father ordered to pay £950k to friends
Mitch Winehouse must pay £950,000 to two of Amy Winehouse's friends after he sued them for auctioning her possessions, with a judge ruling he made unfounded allegations.
US military personnel avoid UK justice in secret court martials
A Guardian investigation reveals US servicemen accused of sexual assault in the UK are tried in secret court martials, often with lighter sentences than UK law would impose.
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