NZ PM Luxon survives second leadership challenge in 4 months
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon survived a second leadership challenge in four months, winning a confidence vote just 87 days before the general election.
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Trump's Air Force One decoy flight draws Democratic calls for briefing
Democrats demand briefing after Trump secretly switched planes, leaving aides and reporters on Air Force One as a decoy amid an alleged Iranian threat.
Farage Trapped in Clacton as Nationalist Tide Can Be Turned
Nigel Farage faces a Clacton byelection where major parties stand aside, but his vulnerability signals the nationalist tide can be turned, argues Rafael Behr.
Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat
Andy Burnham will chair an emergency Cobra meeting on Wednesday as extreme heat, wildfires, and drought grip the UK, with temperatures forecast up to 38C on Thursday.
Farage vs Binface: Clacton byelection showdown explained
Nigel Farage and Count Binface are the main contenders in Thursday's Clacton byelection, with major parties absent and 34 candidates in total.
Burnham Urged to Press Trump Not to Pardon Maxwell
Epstein survivor Lara Blume McGee and lawyer Spencer Kuvin urge PM Andy Burnham to tell Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, citing fears over clemency.
Binface vs Farage: Clacton by-election Q&A
Count Binface and Nigel Farage answer Metro's questions ahead of the Clacton by-election, with Binface pledging to turn up and Farage focusing on immigration and crime.
New rules empower councils to curb gambling venues
UK scraps 'aim to permit' in Gambling Act, giving councils power to reject new betting shops, casinos, and adult gaming centres, a victory for communities.
Man guilty of harassing MP Stella Creasy on tube
Clifford Wilby, 63, was found guilty of harassing Labour MP Stella Creasy on a Victoria Line train in July 2025, blocking her exit and filming her.
Burnham's prison plan: deportation, women's jails, IPP review
Andy Burnham proposes deporting foreign offenders, releasing women prisoners, and reviewing IPP sentences to free prison space, but experts doubt quick fixes.
AI Money in US Politics: A Distorted Democratic Debate
Silicon Valley pours hundreds of millions into Super Pacs to elect pro-AI candidates, distorting democratic debate on AI regulation, as seen in a smear campaign against a New York assemblyman.
Prison early release changes may raise mistaken release risk
Union warns Burnham's prison early release changes could increase risk of mistaken releases, as probation staff vote to strike over workloads.
Baka Elected Hungarian President in Orbán Era Break
Former judge András Baka elected Hungarian president with 140 votes, marking a clear break from the Orbán era.
Eclipse Overshadows Clacton By-Election in Cartoon
A new cartoon by Nicola Jennings depicts a partial solar eclipse looming over the Clacton by-election, symbolizing the overshadowing of local politics by celestial events.
Tupac murder trial begins 30 years on: why now?
Jury selection began August 10 for Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, charged with Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder. Davis, 63, pleads not guilty; if convicted, faces life without parole.
Putin visit: Russians told to stay inside, away from windows
Residents in Novosibirsk, Siberia, were ordered to stay indoors and away from windows during Vladimir Putin's first visit since 2018, citing security measures.
Reform UK hits 17-month low in YouGov poll ahead of Clacton
Reform UK has dropped to its lowest YouGov score in 17 months, with Labour leading 24% to 22% ahead of the Clacton by-election.
Man dead, another injured in Clapham shooting
A 25-year-old man was killed and a 22-year-old injured in a Clapham shooting; the latter was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Arron Banks urged to reveal journalist surveillance extent
Arron Banks faces calls to disclose surveillance of journalists after admitting hiring private investigators, described as an 'attack on democracy'.
Netanyahu's Gaza Deal Rejection Risks Trump Alienation
Netanyahu rejected a US-backed Gaza plan, risking Trump's support. The move, which blindsided IDF commanders, highlights tensions between far-right coalition allies and international pressure for a permanent settlement.
Sanders urges Silicon Valley to pause AI development
Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic to pause AI development, warning of catastrophic risks and imminent regulation.
Trump's Hollow Gaza Peace Claims Ignored by Netanyahu
Israel's PM Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza plan, defying Trump's claims. With 1,300 Palestinians killed since October, real pressure is needed for relief.
Peer urges Badenoch to sack ex-neo-Nazi adviser
Luciana Berger, a Labour peer, has urged Kemi Badenoch to reverse the appointment of Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi convicted of racially aggravated harassment, as an adviser to the Conservative party's culture and integration commission.
Zuckerberg yacht crew missed distress call, Meta says
Meta says Zuckerberg's yacht crew didn't hear a radio call to assist a stranded skiff off Alaska; another ship helped. No distress.
PM warned against changing early release scheme
Prison Service officials warned No 10 that exempting manslaughter from early release would force another release spate within 18 months, amid outcry over PC Harper's killers.
Burnham's Listening Tour: A New Era for UK Politics?
Andy Burnham's national listening tour signals a shift in UK politics, promising to reconnect with voters and reshape policy priorities.
Greenwich Tory leader Matt Hartley steps down after 9 years
Matt Hartley, leader of Greenwich Conservatives, has stepped down after nine years, citing a natural moment to step back following election gains.
Class Divide Threatens Democratic Coalition, Report Finds
A new report reveals a massive class gap among Democrats, with working-class voters prioritizing economics while educated elites focus on culture, risking electoral defeat.
Woman's Body Found in Suitcase in Regional NSW
A woman's body was found in a suitcase on Wolgon Road, Oallen, NSW, on Sunday. Police have established a crime scene and launched an investigation.
Why Labor Overlooks Women for Leader Despite Parity
Despite gender parity in Labor's caucus, women are overlooked as potential leaders, with Tanya Plibersek, the longest-serving woman in the House, not considered a successor to Albanese.
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