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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.

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.

Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets

Al Jazeera - Politics

The complaint alleges a coordinated effort by two former Apple employees and OpenAI to steal confidential information.

Are the US and Iran at war again?

Al Jazeera - Politics

Iranian leaders say they’ll never surrender and US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire is ‘over'.

Argentina vs Switzerland: World Cup quarterfinal – Messi, prediction, news

Al Jazeera - Politics

Lionel Messi's Argentina faces Breel Embolo's Switzerland for a place in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

As Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized, calls for transparency grow

NPR Politics

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

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.

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 island-wide blackout in a week amid Trump fuel blockade

Al Jazeera - Politics

US President Donald Trump has placed the Caribbean island under a de facto oil blockade, straining its power grid.

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.

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".

Iran war live: Trump threatens to ‘decimate’ Iran if it tries to kill him

Al Jazeera - Politics

US president says orders given to 'decimate and destroy all areas of Iran' if he is assassinated

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.

Largest housing affordability bill in decades becomes law without Trump's signature

NPR Politics

President Trump refused to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.