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Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?

BBC News - Politics

Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?

British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer

BBC News - Politics

The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

Congress likely to pass Republicans' plan to fund ICE

NPR Politics

Congress is back after a week-long break and is poised to move ahead with Republicans' plan to fund immigration enforcement for the next three years.

Could the latest violence in DR Congo undermine truce efforts?

Al Jazeera - Politics

Lesser-known armed groups have carried out a spate of attacks in the country's northeast.

Councillor under investigation over racism allegations

BBC News - Politics

Reform UK investigate Glenn Gibbins after his Sunderland election win on Thursday.

EU agrees sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlers, Hamas leaders

Al Jazeera - Politics

The long-awaited agreement comes after Hungary's new government dropped the country's veto.

Fan festivals, Panini, tickets: What are FIFA World Cup fans talking about?

Al Jazeera - Politics

From collectible shirts to broadcasting issues, here's what global football fans are discussing before World Cup 2026.

Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability

NPR Politics

Ohio voters headed to the polls last week for primary elections, and in competitive districts like the one where Toledo is primarily located, the mess...

Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth

BBC News - Politics

The Greens become the largest party in two former Labour strongholds in south London.

How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland

BBC News - Politics

Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives.

How impunity in Shireen Abu Akleh’s case fuels Israeli attacks on the press

Al Jazeera - Politics

Rights advocates say lack of accountability for killing of US citizen and Al Jazeera journalist enabled further abuses.

How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories

BBC News - Politics

The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections

Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast

NPR Politics

A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said.

Iran denies proposal sent to US contains ‘excessive demands’

Al Jazeera - Politics

Iran says Tehran’s response to the latest US proposal to end the war was “not excessive."

Iran war effect: Why is Modi asking Indians to avoid foreign trips, gold?

Al Jazeera - Politics

PM urges Indians to work from home and avoid foreign trips during the global energy crisis due to the Iran war.

Is the US empire in the middle of a long decline?

Al Jazeera - Politics

Iran war has put the US in a situation where ‘it’s not in control but can’t walk away’, argues economist Richard Wolff.

Israeli attacks kill at least four in southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera - Politics

Israeli strikes follow forced displacement warnings for nine towns in southern and eastern Lebanon.

Israeli killings in Lebanon rise: Is even the pretence of a ceasefire over?

Al Jazeera - Politics

Israel and Hezbollah have increased their attacks on each other, despite official ceasefire.

Labour MP says PM should go but pulls back from leadership challenge

BBC News - Politics

The north London MP wants Sir Keir to set out a timetable for his departure, but the PM has said he would not walk away.

Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering. Can he turn it around?

BBC News - Politics

Even the prime minister's most loyal ministers are pushing him to change, writes Laura Kuenssberg.