Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, names Healey chancellor
Andy Burnham becomes UK's sixth PM in a decade, appoints John Healey as chancellor, promises cost-of-living relief and a prudent economic approach.
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Australia's Nauru detention cost: $3.6bn a year
Australia spends $3.6bn a year on offshore detention in Nauru, a fraction of its $50bn defence budget, sparking debate on moral and financial priorities.
Ukraine fires over 400 drones at Moscow, hits warehouses
Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow, hitting a Wildberries warehouse and an oil depot. Russia fired ballistic missiles at Kyiv and Odesa, killing at least 28 in Odesa region in July.
Burnham's First Day as PM: Challenges and Cabinet Picks
Senior political correspondent Peter Walker and former No 10 press secretary Paul Harrison analyse Andy Burnham’s first day as PM, from awkward living arrangements to US relations.
Andy Burnham as UK PM: Centre-Left Revival Faces Populist Challenge
Andy Burnham becomes UK PM after Labour leadership change, facing same challenges as Starmer: halting populist nationalism and reviving centre-left politics.
Barnaby Joyce yells at dog in live ABC interview
Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog during a live ABC interview, interrupting his defense of Pauline Hanson's controversial UK trip, sparking viral reactions.
Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods
Donald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, citing discrimination against US autos, alcohol, and dairy. The move risks economic chaos and further fraying US-Canada relations.
Mexico's 'Mother Courage': Hero or Villain?
Isabel Miranda de Wallace became a national hero after her son's disappearance, but new evidence suggests she may have fabricated the kidnapping case.
UK water shortage threatens AI data centre plans
Water UK warns government's AI growth plans are 'fatally flawed' due to water shortage, with data centres using 6.6m litres of drinking water daily, set to triple by 2030.
Ethiopia's Refugee Plan: A Model for Global Migration
Ethiopia launches Makatet, a pioneering project to integrate refugees through education and employment, potentially offering a solution to the global migration crisis amid Sudan's war.
Andy Burnham's EU reset: New UK PM may drift closer to Europe
New UK PM Andy Burnham's domestic focus may ironically lead to closer EU ties, as economic and security needs drive pragmatic cooperation.
Nearly 100 US troops injured in Iran reprisals
Nearly 100 US service members have been injured over two weeks of escalating strikes on Iran, the Pentagon confirmed. Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing crew to abandon ship.
Chinese warship fires live rounds in Japan's EEZ for first time
A Chinese missile destroyer conducted live-fire drills inside Japan's exclusive economic zone for the first time, as tensions rise in the region.
Child protection failures in Kumanjayi Little Baby case
An interim review found child protection authorities failed to adequately assess domestic violence risks, leaving Kumanjayi Little Baby's mother unsupported before the five-year-old's alleged murder.
Wealth tax on UK super-rich could raise £10bn a year
A wealth tax on the UK's super-rich could raise £10bn annually, affecting fewer than 1,000 households with over £100m in assets, according to academics urging Andy Burnham to adopt the measure.
AI chatbots give inaccurate voting advice, Hungary study finds
AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini provide inaccurate, inconsistent voting advice, a study of Hungary's election found, often recommending wrong parties or omitting major ones.
UK surrogacy law 'creaking at seams' as demand doubles
Nearly 1,000 children were born via surrogacy in 2025, double the 2015 figure, as experts urge UK law reform to prevent risky overseas arrangements.
Chinese, Philippine personnel clash in South China Sea
China Coast Guard and Philippine Navy personnel clashed in the South China Sea on July 20, leaving one Filipino sailor seriously injured after being struck with a wooden baton, according to Philippine authorities.
Andy Burnham's first day as PM: key pledges and cabinet
Andy Burnham became UK prime minister on Monday, pledging a 'circuit breaker' for Britain. His first instruction was to end rough sleeping, and he named John Healey as chancellor in a surprise move.
Holocaust survivors president warns of Nazi-era parallels in Australia
George Foster, president of the Australian Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Descendants, told a royal commission that rising antisemitism has 'disturbing parallels' to Nazi Germany, citing exclusion from public life, normalized hate speech, a
Pope Leo XIV's writings certified human-authored
A collection of speeches and writings by Pope Leo XIV has been certified as human-authored by Proudly Human, led by former chief scientist Dr Alan Finkel, less than two months after Leo called AI the greatest threat to humanity.
NSW surgeon barred 6 months for bowel surgery error
Dr Liu-Ming Schmidt found guilty of professional misconduct after operating on wrong bowel end and missing cancer; suspended for six months.
Ed Miliband: Labour's most successful minister's next act
Ed Miliband, hailed as the most successful minister under Starmer, moves to Foreign Office after driving UK's clean energy revolution with record renewables and £100bn private investment.
Ryan slams Hanson over deportation, White Australia remarks
Independent MP Monique Ryan condemns Pauline Hanson's support for Trump-style deportations and White Australia policy, calling her unfit for leadership.
D4vd to face preliminary hearing in murder case of teen girl
Singer D4vd is set to appear in court as prosecutors seek to prove sufficient evidence for trial in the murder and sexual abuse of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Man charged with 1993 Alaska murder after anonymous tip
Christopher Popps, 54, was arrested in Michigan for the 1993 murder of Patrick Dearth in Alaska after calling in an anonymous tip that led police to the victim's remains.
Mitie agrees £3.1bn takeover by OCS
Mitie, the UK government contractor, has agreed to a £3.1bn takeover by private-equity owned OCS Group, ending nearly 40 years on the London stock market.
These Wild English Review: Mother's Far-Right Drift
A review of Nicola Wilding's memoir exploring her mother Sandra's late-life turn to far-right activism, blending personal history with political context.
World Leaders Congratulate UK PM Burnham Amid Challenges
Global leaders congratulate Andy Burnham on becoming UK PM, but media highlights immense challenges ahead including fiscal constraints and social unease.
Healthy diet too expensive for 1 in 3 globally
2.69 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet in 2025, with Africa worst affected at 66.6%, more than double Asia or Latin America.
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