Maduro in US court for drug-trafficking pre-trial hearing
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returns to court Wednesday to challenge his military abduction by US forces, as he faces drug-trafficking charges with wife Cilia Flores.
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Burnham’s domestic agenda may quietly pull UK closer to EU
Andy Burnham’s focus on industrialisation and regionalism could align UK with EU policy, achieving a quieter but more effective partnership than Starmer’s reset.
Andy Burnham: UK citizens share hopes for new PM
About 400 people from around the UK responded to a callout on values and issues they care about. Honesty, integrity, courage, and climate change, cost of living, health care top the list.
AusAlert test: Emergency siren on phones nationwide July 27
Australia's first nationwide AusAlert test will send an emergency siren to most mobile devices at 2pm AEST on July 27, 2026. The system aims to improve disaster warnings, but domestic violence advocates advise turning off safe phones.
Mamdani urges US to arrest Netanyahu if he visits NYC
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani urges the US federal government to arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York in September, citing lack of local authority.
Ukraine's new army chief Drapatyi: reform hope, but change slow
Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, is widely popular and seen as a moderniser, but experts warn that deep-seated military reforms will take time amid ongoing war challenges.
Powerball UK: £300m Jackpot Rules, Odds & How to Play
Powerball launches in the UK with a £300 million jackpot. Learn rules, odds (1 in 292m for jackpot), how to buy tickets (£4 per line), and prize payment structure.
AI oversight in London policing must keep pace, experts warn
Experts warn that oversight of AI in London policing must keep up with deployment, as Met Police told to seize opportunities. Concerns over bias and lack of framework.
Rutland faces abolition: locals furious over loss of independence
Rutland County Council is set to be abolished under local government reforms, ending 1,000 years of self-governance. A petition has garnered over 7,000 signatures from a population of 41,000.
Hackney scraps sale of East London toilets, community group gets chance
Hackney Council's Green administration cancels Labour's plan to sell boarded-up 1930s public toilets, allowing Clapton Improvement Society to present a community-led alternative.
Hounslow Council accused of threatening terminally ill woman
Hounslow Council faces allegations of maladministration and coercion after threatening to put a terminally ill 79-year-old woman in a care home unless her daughter quit her job to become her unpaid carer.
Mummified remains cause of death: violent assault in Suffolk
A coroner has ruled that a mummified man found in the River Stour in 2020 died from a violent assault. Known as The Croft Man, his identity remains unknown despite extensive searches.
EastEnders: Joel left for dead after teens’ revenge attack
EastEnders villain Joel Marshall is found unconscious after teens tie him up and humiliate him, but the attack escalates when an unknown assailant leaves him for dead.
Emmerdale star Angela Lonsdale exits as DS Reid this week
Angela Lonsdale, who plays DS Reid in Emmerdale, has confirmed her final scenes will air this week as the character exits following the Dr Caitlin Todd sex assault storyline.
Met Police's longest-serving officer marks 50 years
PC Karen Giles, 68, who joined the Met in 1976, celebrated 50 years of service, defending officers as broad-minded and kind, not narrow-minded.
Londoners Skeptical of New PM Andy Burnham
Londoners express uncertainty about new PM Andy Burnham, citing lack of mandate and vague policies, while younger voters show optimism.
Guardian Corrections: Matt Schlapp Name Error and Crossword Fix
The Guardian corrects misnaming Matt Schlapp as Mike and a cryptic crossword clue error. Other corrections include articles on Haiti gangs, wildfires, and more.
Can Burnham’s Cabinet Fix Britain? Podcast
The new PM promises a 'circuit breaker' moment as the UK’s seventh leader since 2016. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey examine the cabinet's potential to deliver change.
Trump: Netanyahu won't be arrested in US
Donald Trump declares Benjamin Netanyahu will not face arrest in the US, despite an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza, as New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani explores detaining him.
Ortega: No more elections in Nicaragua, 'build a wall'
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced the end of elections, calling for laws to block the opposition, escalating the country's democratic erosion.
Healey Named Chancellor in Surprise Burnham Move
John Healey has been appointed chancellor by new PM Andy Burnham, surprising Labour insiders after weeks of lobbying by Ed Miliband, Shabana Mahmood, and Rachel Reeves.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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