Burnham must be upfront about tax or risk spooking bond markets
Andy Burnham's victory in Makerfield propels him towards No 10, but investors expect clarity on how he will fund promises without spooking bond markets.
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4M US Teens Turn 18 in 2026; Under 30% Likely Registered
About 4 million Americans turn 18 in 2026, but under 30% will be registered to vote. Automatic registration and high school-based efforts can fix this gap, says Laura W Brill.
My Soulmate Killed: A Story of Love, Loss, and Femicide
Catherine Milne recounts the murder of her best friend Annabel Rook by her partner, the impact on their charity MamaSuze, and the urgent need for societal change to end femicide.
How Brexit Reshaped Scottish Independence Support
Brexit boosted Scottish independence support to near-record levels, says ex-Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale, as 62% of Scots voted Remain but were taken out of the EU.
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Iran school bombing probe concluded, US may bury findings
Four months after the US strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, killing at least 175, reports say the investigation is complete but the Pentagon may suppress findings under Pete Hegseth's new approach.
Starmer loyalist Peter Kyle hints PM's resignation imminent
Business secretary Peter Kyle, usually upbeat, appeared somber on Sunday shows, signaling Keir Starmer's resignation is imminent amid Labour leadership turmoil and Andy Burnham's rise.
Vance meets Pakistan delegation before Iran talks
US Vice-President JD Vance met Pakistan's PM and army chief in Switzerland before talks with Iranian officials, as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Foreign state attacks on UK dissidents on the rise
Violent attacks on dissidents in the UK by foreign states like Iran, China, and Russia are increasing, with MI5 investigations up 48% in a year, leaving victims in fear.
US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland as Hormuz stays closed
US Vice-President JD Vance meets Iranian delegation in Switzerland for talks on nuclear issues and Lebanon ceasefire, while Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed.
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DeSantis-backed New College to triple in size after USF campus takeover
New College of Florida will acquire USF Sarasota-Manatee campus in a controversial deal, tripling its size amid accusations of grift and political maneuvering.
Five quotes that chart Starmer's downfall from defiance to acceptance
In 48 hours, Keir Starmer shifted from vowing to fight on to accepting departure, as shown by five key quotes from him and allies.
Starmer expected to resign as PM on Monday
Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation as prime minister on Monday after overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham to become leader.
White working class prioritizes racial power over economic gains
The white working class has consistently chosen racial power over economic interests, trading material gains for psychological wages of whiteness since Reconstruction.
Chaos in Mangione trial leaves observers guessing
Luigi Mangione's defense may backtrack on psychiatric strategy in murder trial of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, causing legal chaos.
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Burnham's first 100 days: cost of living policies key
Andy Burnham's Makerfield byelection victory sets stage for potential PM bid. Key lesson: first impressions matter, with cost of living policies crucial to avoid predecessor's fate.
Bedford Train Crash Raises Safety Questions
Two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford on Friday, prompting an investigation into how modern signalling and failsafes failed to prevent the incident.
Badenoch and Farage in £5m donor gift row
Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage clash over a £5m gift to the Conservatives from a donor linked to Reform UK, escalating tensions between the two parties.
Climate activists fear loss of jury trial right
Climate activists in the UK fear that repeated case delays could lead to losing the right to a jury trial, as government changes may remove the option for defendants to elect trial by jury in crown courts.
Trump threatens to strike Iran over Lebanon proxies
US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran 'very hard' if it does not stop its proxies in Lebanon, referring to Hezbollah, amid US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland.
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Colombia runoff: Far-right candidate vows military crackdown
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Ukrainian family in Ohio faces deportation
A Ukrainian family in Cleveland, Ohio, faces deportation after seeking medical care for their son in Ukraine, despite being assured they could re-enter the US.
Trump: Starmer will resign over immigration, energy failures
Donald Trump predicts Keir Starmer will resign as UK prime minister, citing failures on immigration and energy policy. The relationship between the two leaders has deteriorated.
Tribes Decry New Mexico Rule on Drug-Exposed Newborns
New Mexico's directive to seek custody of drug-exposed newborns faces backlash from tribes and ACLU, citing violations of the Indian Child Welfare Act and tribal sovereignty.
Economic forces pushing Australia towards populism
Greg Jericho discusses how economic disaffection and rising costs are driving Australians towards rightwing populism, as the RBA warns of possible rate hikes.
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Pauline Hanson: truth-teller or liar? Voters weigh in
Guardian Australia visited Pakenham, a key Victorian state electorate targeted by One Nation, to gauge voter reactions to Pauline Hanson's recent National Press Club speech on monoculture, migration, and childcare.
Child safety changes risk separating Indigenous children from culture
Queensland and NT proposals could weaken protections keeping Aboriginal families together, advocates warn, as child safety debates risk harming culture.
Coal firms could get $6.2bn more in diesel subsidies
Coal companies could receive an extra $6.2bn in taxpayer diesel refunds if half of proposed mine developments are approved, analysis shows, as Labor faces pressure to cap the fuel tax credit scheme.
Labor races for deals on tax and NDIS before winter break
Labor seeks deals with Greens on tax and Coalition on NDIS before winter break, as polls slip and One Nation pressure mounts.
Burnham win ignites Labour leadership talk, readers respond
Readers respond to Andy Burnham's byelection win in Makerfield, debating Labour leadership, Starmer's mandate, and calls for proportional representation.
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Trump: Starmer will resign over immigration, energy
Donald Trump says UK PM Keir Starmer will resign, citing failures on immigration and energy. Pressure mounts as over 100 Labour MPs call for his exit.
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