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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.

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...

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.

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.

Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates

BBC News - Politics

The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.

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The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.

EU urges Israel to halt settlement expansion as settlers attack children

Al Jazeera - Politics

Pressure is growing within the EU to sanction Israel for its illegal settlements and violence against Palestinians.

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.

Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM

BBC News - Politics

From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

Food emergency deepens across Uganda’s Karamoja

Al Jazeera - Politics

Food emergency deepens across Uganda’s Karamoja

Germany’s Merz hails nuclear deterrence cooperation with France

Al Jazeera - Politics

The Franco-German cooperation is not a move to replace NATO’s nuclear umbrella, stresses German Chancellor.

Greens leader renews call for extra security after Ann Widdecombe death

BBC News - Politics

Zack Polanski says he "hasn't been offered anything" despite concerns over he and other politicians' safety.

Herbert leads British Open golf, equals record lowest score at a major

Al Jazeera - Politics

Australian golfer Herbert ended the second round of the British Open with a two-shot lead on eight-under.

Houthi supporters rally in Sanaa against ‘Saudi-led blockade’

Al Jazeera - Politics

Thousands of Houthi supporters rallied in Sanaa against what they described as the Saudi-led blockade against Yemen.