Country of Lords: The Long Fight Against Equality in US
Historian Kim Phillips-Fein's new book 'Country of Lords' examines the long fight against equality in America, from John Adams to Peter Thiel and Elon Musk.
Category : Westminster
Thames Water investors offer 'golden share' to avoid nationalisation
Thames Water creditors offer government a golden share to veto key decisions, as Andy Burnham considers nationalisation of the debt-laden utility.
China's AI gains challenge US lead as Google struggles
Google delays Gemini 3.5 launch while Chinese startup Moonshot releases free, open-weight Kimi K3 model, threatening US AI dominance and sparking political turmoil.
Trump admin sought NYT journalists' phone records, relatives
The Trump administration subpoenaed phone records of New York Times journalists and their relatives, including a mother and spouses, in an aggressive push to unmask sources, according to a motion unsealed Monday.
ICE arrests hit record 43,138 in June 2026
ICE arrested 43,138 people in June 2026, the highest monthly total under Trump. Detentions rose to 65,765. Deportations since January 2025 exceed 590,600.
Coldplay's Chris Martin Trolls Trump at World Cup Final
Chris Martin's halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final featured a rainbow smoke display and pro-diversity messages, seen as a rebuke to Donald Trump's policies.
Burnham creates new PM's department led by Haigh
Andy Burnham has created the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, led by Louise Haigh, merging parts of the Cabinet Office, Treasury and housing ministry to drive economic growth from Manchester.
Burnham cabinet fails neoliberal test, says Owen Jones
Andy Burnham's cabinet appointments, including John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary, raise doubts about his promise to end four decades of neoliberalism, argues Owen Jones.
Queensland buries domestic violence survivor report
An LNP-convened panel of domestic violence survivors heavily criticises police responses and calls for civilian oversight, but the Queensland government has not released the report.
Hunter Biden for President? Trolling Wins Fans, Debt May Be Motive
Hunter Biden's social media reinvention, trolling JD Vance and Trump, gains fans across the spectrum. But his debt and monetization efforts raise questions about his political ambitions.
Russian warship fires cannon 45 miles off UK coast
A Russian frigate conducted a live-fire exercise 45 miles south of Plymouth on Monday, prompting condemnation from new UK defence secretary Wes Streeting.
Ex-Met chief admits force failed to control spycops unit
Former Met commissioner Paul Condon told the spycops inquiry that the force failed for decades to properly supervise the undercover unit, whose officers were told daily to 'lie, cheat and deceive'.
Ann Widdecombe: a Westminster one-off with fine humour
David Hinchliffe recalls working with Ann Widdecombe, noting their disagreements were without rancour and her fine sense of humour.
Convicted killer denies murdering two friends near Cornwall cabin
James Desborough, 40, denies murdering Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman, whose remains were found near his cabin. He claims he discovered the bodies and disposed of them while high on drugs.
Thames Water bondholders flexible as Burnham weighs options
Bondholders offer golden share and supervisory structures to avoid nationalisation, as losses could reach 60%.
Ukraine's internal tensions threaten war effort amid protests
Protests erupt in Ukraine after Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is sacked, highlighting tensions between civilian reformers and military leadership amid the war with Russia.
Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, says they need US
Donald Trump defended new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, claiming Canada needs the US to survive. The tariffs take effect in 30 days.
Father charged with reckless death of son, 2, in Cyprus fall
A British banker, 37, has been charged with causing the death of his two-year-old son by recklessness after the boy fell from his arms through a hotel window in Cyprus.
Keir Starmer's post-sacking pint: relatable moment
Keir Starmer's pint after resigning as PM is hailed as relatable, with many defending his pub visit against critics, marking a rare human moment in his tenure.
Barron Trump at World Cup final, absent from family photo
Barron Trump attended the World Cup final in New Jersey but was absent from a family photo shared by Eric Trump. The 20-year-old is rarely seen in public and is a known football fan.
Godzilla vs. Kong star Kaylee Hottle dies at 18 in crash
Kaylee Hottle, the deaf actress who played Jia in Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, has died aged 18 in a car accident in Maryland, her father confirmed.
Girl Drowned in Thames Trying to Save Friend's Shoe
An inquest heard that 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa died after entering the River Thames to retrieve her friend's shoe. Her death was ruled accidental.
Coronation Street star Elizabeth Rider returns for third role
Elizabeth Rider, who played Kathleen Gutteridge and Genna on Coronation Street, returns for a third role 20 years after her debut, according to sources.
Marie-France van Heel: Andy Burnham's wife and family
Andy Burnham became PM with wife Marie-France van Heel, his university sweetheart who avoids the limelight. They have three children and she works in green infrastructure.
Woman sexually assaulted on Jubilee line; BTP release image
Police investigate sexual assault on Jubilee line train in East London. BTP release image of man sought in connection with the attack on May 22.
Hounslow Council Leader Allowance Rise of £16k
Hounslow Council leader Shantanu Rajawat's allowance rises from £44,312 to £60,000; basic allowance for all councillors to £15,000. Conservatives vote against.
Andy Burnham's new cabinet: winners and losers
Andy Burnham unveils his cabinet with John Healey as Chancellor, Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary, and notable demotions for Yvette Cooper and Bridget Phillipson.
Correction: Prof Keisha Ray's Role in Pain Study Clarified
Correction: Prof Keisha Ray was not lead author of a 2016 Boston University pain study; she was a postdoctoral fellow quoted on the subject.
JD Vance and Usha Vance welcome baby boy, first VP child in 156 years
Vice-President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced the birth of Alec Neel Vance, their fourth child, on Sunday, marking the first child born to a sitting VP in 156 years.
Spain win World Cup as Torres goal sinks Argentina in extra time
Ferran Torres scored in extra time to give Spain a 1-0 win over 10-man Argentina in the World Cup final, making Spain the champions with just one goal conceded all tournament.
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