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After a deadly raid, a displaced Nigerian mother finds a lifeline in sewing

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After losing her husband and two children, Safiya now fears losing the fragile future she rebuilt.

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?

BBC News - Politics

With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Rand Paul Senate hearing

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At a Senate hearing Wednesday, Anthony Fauci is likely to face questions from Sen. Rand Paul related to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's w...

As Democrats debate the future of the party, Michigan's voters could have a big say

NPR Politics

With Democrats sensing a chance to win back the Senate majority, the debate about the direction of the party is intensifying. Nowhere is that tension ...

Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme

BBC News - Politics

Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.

Burnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chair

BBC News - Politics

She will work closely with Lucy Powell, having lost out to her in the deputy leadership contest.

Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care

BBC News - Politics

The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.

Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns

BBC News - Politics

The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.

Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs

BBC News - Politics

Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.

Councillor charged over Nigerian population comment

BBC News - Politics

Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month.

Did Zelenskyy get what he needed from his D.C. visit? Former ambassador weighs in

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NPR's Leila Fadel asks former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor about what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy obtained from his visit to Washington...

Dramatic sea rescue as firefighters die on the Greek island of Crete

Al Jazeera - Politics

The Greek Coast Guard is rescuing people trapped by rapidly spreading wildfires on the island of Crete.

Evo Morales defiant after new Bolivia arrest warrant

Al Jazeera - Politics

Bolivia's former president is being investigated 'for armed uprising' against the state, among other things.

Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims

BBC News - Politics

Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.

Fake sex images of MP are 'gross violation', court told

BBC News - Politics

Lowestoft MP Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok for damages in the High Court.

Fit schools, hospitals and new homes with air con, say Lib Dems

BBC News - Politics

The party says the country is "woefully unprepared for extreme heat", as parts of the UK prepare for another heatwave.

Fix palliative care before assisted dying debate, says PM

BBC News - Politics

Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

Former peace negotiator shares takeaways from Trump's meeting with Netanyahu

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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former peace negotiator and advisor to the Israeli government Daniel Levy about takeaways from President Trump's meeting...

Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freed

BBC News - Politics

Russell Findlay has warned that organised crime groups may still have "unfinished business" with him after learning William Burns would be leaving pri...

Haitian TPS holders in South Florida brace for end of their legal status

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Temporary protected status was given to Haitians after the 2010 quake because Haiti was deemed too dangerous for a safe return. In June, the Supreme C...