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AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up

BBC News - Politics

Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.

Air defences activate in Iran and flames rise from US attacks

Al Jazeera - Politics

Explosions could be heard over Tehran as the US army said it had completed its 11th consecutive day of strikes on Iran.

Algeria: Toxic colonisation

Al Jazeera - Politics

The French army’s illegal use of chemical weapons in Algeria’s war of independence, as revealed by testimony and documents.

Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say

BBC News - Politics

Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet, prosecutors say.

Arizona primaries show GOP voters backing Trump's picks for key posts

NPR Politics

Trump-endorsed candidates won nominations for governor and a key House race. Arizona Democrats choose who can try to flip that Republican-held House s...

Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor

BBC News - Politics

The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space".

Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in first speech as prime minister

BBC News - Politics

The Labour leader made a similar pledge as Greater Manchester mayor, although he failed to achieve this.

Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase income tax allowance

BBC News - Politics

The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.

Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting

BBC News - Politics

The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.

Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir’s election overcome a violent summer?

Al Jazeera - Politics

After months of protests and a crackdown, Pakistan-administered Kashmir heads into elections clouded by uncertainty.

Chris Mason: Sarwar ministerial role sees promotion of another Starmer critic

BBC News - Politics

Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political edit...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth goes to the Hill with nearly $90B funding request

NPR Politics

Defense secretary Pete Hegseth will appear on the Hill on Tuesday. He's looking for a nearly $90 billion funding boost, as the Iran war once again fl...

Desperate families search rubble weeks after Venezuela earthquakes

Al Jazeera - Politics

Families in Venezuela search through the rubble of their homes, weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes hit.

FIFA World Cup final draws record viewership in United States

Al Jazeera - Politics

Figures reveal that viewership remained strong even after the USA were eliminated from tournament.

Foreign secretary job is honour of my life, says Ed Miliband

BBC News - Politics

The former energy secretary and Labour veteran was touted as a potential chancellor, but will take over from Yvette Cooper as foreign secretary.

Former Labour leader's 'delight' as son becomes new Welsh secretary

BBC News - Politics

Stephen Kinnock is the son of ex-Labour leader Lord Kinnock and former MEP Glenys Kinnock.

France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children

Al Jazeera - Politics

France will ban social media for under-15s from September 1, following the UK and Australia’s moves toward blanket bans.

Goats of football: Indian village holds tournament with an indigenous twist

Al Jazeera - Politics

In a remote district surrounded by forests and hills, teams from tribal villages compete for football glory - and goats.

Guyana ferry capsize death toll rises to 53 as survivors describe terror

Al Jazeera - Politics

A ferry capsized in Guyana over the weekend, killing at least 53 people.

Hegseth called a ‘failure’ over Iran as he reveals $37b cost of war

Al Jazeera - Politics

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gets into a heated exchange after being called a failed leader by Michigan Senator.