Makerfield byelection: Could Burnham unseat Starmer?
About 70,000 voters in Greater Manchester’s Makerfield constituency could play a pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minister.
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Western Europeans think crime rising despite falling rates
YouGov poll of six countries shows most think crime increasing, though trust in police is high except in Britain, where only 43% have confidence.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit Lung Transplant and Scandals
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit undergoes successful lung transplant, but public trust is shaken by Epstein ties and son's rape convictions, exposing monarchy's crisis.
Brexit's ghosts haunt UK politics a decade on
Ten years after the Brexit vote, the anti-establishment anger that drove it still shapes UK politics. While elites focus on trade, Farage and hard-right parties mine ethnic resentment on the streets.
3,000 Labour activists flood Makerfield for Burnham
Up to 3,000 Labour activists, including cabinet ministers, are expected to campaign for Andy Burnham in the Makerfield byelection, raising concerns about overwhelming voters.
Ukraine Bolsters Northern Defenses Amid Belarus War Fears
Ukraine reinforces its northern border with anti-tank ditches and razor wire as Russian drone incursions from Belarus increase by 20% since January, raising fears of Minsk's deeper involvement.
Should Kids Hop Over Neighbor's Fence for a Ball?
A couple disagrees on whether their children should hop over the neighbor's fence to retrieve a ball. Penelope says it's trespassing; Spencer sees no harm. You decide who's right.
Media Union Slams Hanson's 'Bitter' Attack on Journalist
The Media Arts and Entertainment Alliance criticizes Pauline Hanson's personal attack on Guardian Australia's Sarah Martin, calling it an assault on press freedom. Anthony Albanese defends media's role in democracy.
Australia News Recap: Hanson, Migration, Qantas Sunrise
Recap of June 18: Pauline Hanson's attack on journalist, migration drop, CGT threshold rise, Qantas nonstop Sydney-London, Jackie O's legal claim.
Trump's Iran Deal: War Accomplished Nothing, Diplomacy Wins
Analysis shows Trump's Iran deal is weaker than Obama's 2015 accord, with bombing failing to achieve goals like nuclear curbs or regime change.
Church of England Apologises for Forced Adoptions
The Church of England has issued a long-awaited apology for its involvement in forced adoptions between the 1940s and 1980s, expressing profound regret for the trauma caused to mothers and children.
Path to Peace for Starmer and Burnham Amid Tensions
As Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield byelection, a potential leadership challenge looms. But cooler heads suggest a truce could benefit both Labour figures.
Trump Signs Iran Peace Deal at Versailles
President Trump signed a 14-point peace agreement with Iran at Versailles, claiming it averted a worldwide depression by ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remained open.
Iceland faces choppy waters as EU referendum looms
Iceland prepares for an August referendum on restarting EU membership talks, with Brexit serving as a cautionary tale for both pro- and anti-EU camps amid geopolitical tensions.
Trump's 'Department of War' Name Change: Implications
Republicans push to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, signaling a shift toward unabashed militarism under Trump and Hegseth, normalizing violence and undermining decades of deceptive marketing.
Ukrainian drones hit Moscow oil refinery in largest air raid
Ukrainian drones struck Moscow's Kapotnya oil refinery and a residential building in Kyiv's biggest air raid on the city since the start of the full-scale invasion, forcing evacuations at major airports.
Nigel Farage to join 'anti-woke Davos' summit in London
Nigel Farage and Reform UK MPs will attend the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London, alongside US officials, anti-abortion activists, and corporate sponsors.
Supreme Court Backs Texas Marijuana User's Gun Rights
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas marijuana user who challenged a federal law barring gun ownership for illegal drug users, citing Second Amendment violations.
Rightwing MEPs chant 'send them back' in EU migration law vote
Rightwing MEPs chanted 'send them back' after a vote to increase deportations, prompting 'shame on you' responses. The controversial plans have been criticized by human rights groups.
Top 10% consumers cause $5.7tn environmental damage yearly
Study finds the wealthiest 10% of the global population generates up to $5.7tn in environmental damage each year, exceeding most national economies.
Hanson's Trumpian Attack on Press: Full Story Podcast
Pauline Hanson's first address to the National Press Club criticized multiculturalism, Islam, public broadcasting, and climate science. Listen to the Full Story podcast analysis.
Zelenskyy: Moscow Will Burn If Ukraine Burns After Drone Strikes
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy warned that Moscow will burn if Ukraine burns, following overnight drone strikes on the Russian capital that hit an oil refinery.
Trump's Iran Deal: Retreat from 2025 Demands at Versailles
Analysis of the Iran peace deal signed by Trump at Versailles, highlighting how the US has retreated from its 2025 demands, with Iran retaining enrichment rights and limited sanctions relief.
Truss Reveals 'Labour's Secret Plan' in YouTube Show
John Crace reviews Liz Truss's latest YouTube episode where she claims Labour is panicking over a by-election, featuring ex-Ukip member June Slater and conspiracy theories.
Young Men in UK Not More Rightwing Than Older Groups
Analysis of British Election Study data shows men aged 18-25 are less likely to vote for rightwing parties than older men, challenging claims of a youth shift to the right.
Trump's Iran Deal: Victory or Concession?
Donald Trump claims his Iran peace plan is a victory, but the 14-point agreement reveals significant concessions to Tehran, including sanctions relief and talks on nuclear program.
Black plume over Moscow oil refinery after drone attack
Ukraine struck Moscow with nearly 200 drones, hitting a major oil refinery and sending smoke over the capital. The attack tested Russian air defenses and brought the war home to Muscovites.
Trump's Iran Deal: Victory or Concessions?
Donald Trump claims his Iran peace plan is a victory, but the 14-point agreement reveals significant concessions, including sanctions relief and reopening of Hormuz.
Man arrested after boy injured in crocodile enclosure
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy was seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire.
California Billionaire Tax Qualifies for Ballot Despite Opposition
A proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires in California has qualified for the November ballot, sparking intense debate and opposition from tech moguls and Governor Gavin Newsom.
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