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A judge unsealed Epstein's purported 2019 suicide note. More documents could follow

NPR Politics

At the request of the New York Times, a judge unsealed a goodbye note that Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate says he found after the convicted sex off...

All of society must tackle 'crisis' of antisemitism, Starmer says

BBC News - Politics

The PM hosts a summit of leaders from the police, arts and universities, after a spate of attacks against British Jews.

At a glance: Election results so far

BBC News - Politics

Reform UK has made big gains in England, whilst Labour suffers an historic wipeout in Wales.

Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86

Al Jazeera - Politics

The former leader won praise for good governance and the fight against HIV/AIDS in the southern African nation.

Cash-strapped Egyptians Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize money

Al Jazeera - Politics

Zamalek travel to Algeria's USM Alger on Saturday for the first leg of their Confederation Cup final on Saturday.

Court rejects Virginia redistricting in a blow to Democrats' counter to Trump, GOP

NPR Politics

Virginia voters approved redistricting that could help Democrats pick up four House seats. Democrats said it was to counter the gains that Trump and t...

Curious canines and patient pups - it's dogs at polling stations

BBC News - Politics

Pictures of dogs at polling stations are now a part of election day - here are some of the best we have seen.

DHS blames funding lapse for shutdown of internal detention oversight

NPR Politics

The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths ...

FIFPRO in ‘landmark’ win as European body admits football calendar failings

Al Jazeera - Politics

Players' union challenges French state's failure to protect professional footballers from risks to health and safety.

Five election moments you may have missed

BBC News - Politics

Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments.

Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

BBC News - Politics

Henry Zeffman: Election results leave Starmer vulnerable

How and when can Arsenal or Man City win the Premier League?

Al Jazeera - Politics

Manchester City face Brentford on Saturday, while Arsenal travel to West Ham on Sunday in red-hot Premier League race.

Italy-US ties strained as pope and Iran war dominate talks

Al Jazeera - Politics

Rome balances US ties with domestic pressure as the Iran war strains the alliance and fuels economic fallout.

Justice for Shireen: The American investigation

Al Jazeera - Politics

Four years after Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing, her family is still seeking US-backed accountability.

Kenya cancer cluster sparks ‘environmental genocide’ claims over oil waste

Al Jazeera - Politics

Rising cancer cases are linked to toxic waste left behind during oil exploration in the 1980s.

Labour loses control of Exeter after 14 years

BBC News - Politics

Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats also make gains while the Conservatives lose a seat.

Man arrested for selling Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone

BBC News - Politics

McSweeney was the prime minister's chief of staff in October 2025 when his government phone was stolen in London.

More than a dozen reported killed in Israeli attacks on south Lebanon

Al Jazeera - Politics

Israeli air raids on southern Lebanon escalate ahead of new round of talks expected next week in Washington, DC.

No obligation to declare £5m gift, Farage says

BBC News - Politics

The Reform UK leader says the gift was "purely private" and "wasn't political in any sense at all".

Olympic water polo resignations cite lack of respect, belittling behaviour

Al Jazeera - Politics

Olympic and European holders in mass resignation, saying Serbia chief has shown a lack of respect for their efforts.