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'Barmy' council shake-up could be challenged

BBC News - Politics

The leader of South Kesteven District Council says the changes "beggar belief".

A very quick guide to Andy Burnham

BBC News - Politics

He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.

All-time West Indies cricket great Garfield Sobers dies aged 89

Al Jazeera - Politics

Arguably the greatest all-rounder of the game, Sobers led the West Indies at his peak, breaking Test cricket records.

Amazon’s Zoox recalls self-driving vehicles amid emergency response issues

Al Jazeera - Politics

The recall is the latest development in a series of reports of autonomous vehicles impeding emergency response efforts.

An analysis of President Trump's address

NPR Politics

President Trump gave a primetime address Thursday night in which he spoke about the integrity of U.S. elections — a topic he has spread disinformati...

Apple regains top spot as world’s most valuable company

Al Jazeera - Politics

Apple regained world’s top spot with $4.88 trillion valuation, overtaking Nvidia which saw a 3.5% market value drop.

As competitive Senate map emerges, both Democrats and Republicans see a path to win

NPR Politics

More than halfway through the primary elections, the map of competitive Senate races is becoming clearer, though there are still outstanding races to ...

At least three killed and hundreds displaced by heavy rain in Chile

Al Jazeera - Politics

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast says that he is travelling to the Biobio region to survey flood damage.

At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas

Al Jazeera - Politics

Officials in the southern state have seen new warning systems tested by the floods, after last year's deadly rainfall.

Beyond LNG: Berlin’s red-carpet diplomacy signals a bigger bet on Algeria

Al Jazeera - Politics

Germany, stripped of Russian pipeline gas, received Algeria's president with military honours and talked about LNG.

British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply

BBC News - Politics

The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.

Burnham confirmed as Labour leader, vows new direction for UK

Al Jazeera - Politics

Britain's governing Labour Party confirmed as Andy Burnham as its new leader, clearing the way for him to become PM

Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM

BBC News - Politics

Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer.

Burnham promises huge change - but leaves questions about plan to deliver it

BBC News - Politics

The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.

Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday

BBC News - Politics

The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.

Can the US and Iran reach a lasting deal to end the conflict?

Al Jazeera - Politics

Air strikes intensify raising fear of an all-out war.

Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub under new plans

BBC News - Politics

The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.

Did the US just start a trade war with Brazil?

Al Jazeera - Politics

Did the US just start a trade war with Brazil?

Eight killed, at least 34 missing after landslide in China’s Chongqing

Al Jazeera - Politics

Landslide has buried homes and forced more than 1,100 people to evacuate.

First Reform UK police commissioner elected

BBC News - Politics

This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.