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A Florida airport is officially renamed for Trump. What does he stand to gain?

NPR Politics

Trump is the first president to have an airport named after him while in office. The Trump Organization says he won't get royalties from the renaming,...

Administration without sovereignty will not free Palestine

Al Jazeera - Politics

The end of Hamas governance in Gaza may change who administers it, but not who holds power over Palestinian life.

Ann Widdecombe: Brexit-backing, animal-loving Strictly star

BBC News - Politics

A leading figure on the right of British politics who reinvented herself as a reality TV star.

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...

Bayeux Tapestry smuggled into Britain for first visit in 1,000 years

Al Jazeera - Politics

The loan of the artwork is seen as symbolic of French-British relations as London works to mend ties post-Brexit.

Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12

Al Jazeera - Politics

Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12

Bomb attacks rattle Damascus but for most Syrians, life goes on

Al Jazeera - Politics

The Damascus attacks appeared to be attempts to cause instability, but don't signal total security breakdown in Syria.

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.

Campaign staffers keep trying to bet on races despite push to curb insider trading

NPR Politics

Kalshi says it has blocked "dozens" of trades from campaign insiders, but experts say the company's approach leaves lots of potential loopholes. NPR h...

Degree but no job: The battle against unemployment in Gaza

Al Jazeera - Politics

Gaza's young graduates face sky-high unemployment as Israel's war devastates job market.

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.

EU states do not need ‘consensus’ to hold Israel accountable

Al Jazeera - Politics

As foreign ministers meet on Gaza and the West Bank, national governments cannot hide behind EU paralysis.

England vs Norway: All to know ahead of FIFA World Cup quarterfinal

Al Jazeera - Politics

Haaland vs Kane and other key factors before World Cup 2026 showdown between England and Norway in Miami.

Fall in funding cuts aid to 1 million women: UN

Al Jazeera - Politics

The US was the first to slash billions in foreign assistance in 2025, but other major donors have followed suit.

Farage denies stunt as Reform proposes August by-election date

BBC News - Politics

The Reform UK leader tells the BBC it is "only fair" that it is the electorate who judges him.

Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmed

BBC News - Politics

Reform's Lee Anderson has moved the writ in the Commons, with the by-election likely to happen on 13 August.

Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78

BBC News - Politics

Ann Widdecombe became a dominant pro-Brexit voice later in her career.

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".