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A bin, two foxes and a reality TV star: The candidates fighting Clacton

BBC News - Politics

The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election.

Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties following yearlong rift

Al Jazeera - Politics

Relations begin to thaw as both countries reinstate ambassadors, reopen airspace closed to each other since April 2025.

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far

BBC News - Politics

The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning.

Burnham apologises for Labour's initial response to Gaza war

BBC News - Politics

Burnham, along other with Labour figures, had called for a ceasefire by late October 2023 - putting him at odds with Sir Keir Starmer.

Burnham planning for No 10 for at least a year, key ally says

BBC News - Politics

The former transport secretary says Burnham's time away from Westminster does not mean he is "unprepared" for government.

Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally

BBC News - Politics

The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

China prepares as Typhoon Bavi leaves Taiwan

Al Jazeera - Politics

China prepares as Typhoon Bavi leaves Taiwan

Clacton by-election date set for 13 August

BBC News - Politics

The by-election is triggered after Nigel Farage MP stood down, but he intends to stand again.

Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days

Al Jazeera - Politics

Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days

Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says

BBC News - Politics

Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.

Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments

BBC News - Politics

A minister says the review is looking at whether some claimants could be pointed to other kinds of help.

Do scandals still matter in politics?

NPR Politics

Scandals have always been a part of politics but the way politicians handle them has changed.

For Mitch McConnell and Congress, health transparency is a choice, not a requirement

NPR Politics

It's been nearly four weeks since Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was hospitalized. It's not the first time this year that a member of Congress has been ...

Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race

NPR Politics

In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats hav...

Hillsborough Law not likely until after summer

BBC News - Politics

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy had suggested the bill would be in Parliament "in the coming days".

Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China

Al Jazeera - Politics

Super Typhoon Bavi has been downgraded but is still dangerous, meteorologists say.

Indonesia’s anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize gold and cash

Al Jazeera - Politics

Police seized 74kg of gold bars and $20m cash in various currencies.

Inside the GOP playbook: Republican strategist Liam Donovan on reclaiming the majority

NPR Politics

NPR's Scott Simon asks Republican strategist Liam Donovan about his party's approach to November's Senate races.

Ken Skates likely to become Welsh Labour leader as party brings contest forward

BBC News - Politics

Skates has been interim leader since Eluned Morgan quit in the wake of Labour's Senedd election defeat.

Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister

BBC News - Politics

Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.