Politics

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up

Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019.…

2026-06-09

China’s Xi, North Korea’s Kim pledge to boost ties at rare Pyongyang summit

President Xi Jinping is on a rare visit to North Korea, where he commits to deeper cooperation with Kim Jong Un.…

2026-06-09

NSW prosecutors launch proceedings against Labor officials accused of disguising donations to Chris Minns

Labor MP Ernest Wong and restaurateur Jonathan Yee are facing court over allegedly circumventing election funding lawsGet our breaking news email, fre…

2026-06-09

Protests erupt in Kenya over US Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki

Anger grows in Kenya as residents accuse the US of offloading Ebola risks onto Kenyans.…

2026-06-09

Labour accuses Badenoch of wanting to ‘turn clock back’ with plan to scrap public sector equality duty – UK politics live

Technology secretary says legal requirement that protects women, older people and others from workplace discrimination is ‘really important’Good morni…

2026-06-09

Maine's Senate race and much more. Here are the primary contests to watch today

Republican incumbents are facing tough challenges in Maine and Nevada. In South Carolina, a crowded field of MAGA-devoted Republicans are facing off t…

2026-06-09

White House urges UK not to ban social media for under-16s

Trump administration says restrictions could impose ‘disproportionate’ burden on US tech companiesUK politics live – latest updatesThe White House has…

2026-06-09

Trump courts boos at historic New York NBA Finals appearance

President Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden overshadowed by boos, heavy security and political undertones.…

2026-06-09

Man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing Starmer describes as ‘sickening’

Prime minister says he has no tolerance for such attacks after man arrested on suspicion of attempted murderA man has been seriously injured in north …

2026-06-09

Experts warn Trump ‘inventing fraud’ in California as president ramps up baseless claims

Critics say president using well-worn playbook – with loyalists in key positions ready to amplify his messageDonald Trump is “inventing fraud” in Cali…

2026-06-09

Nithya Raman ‘incredibly honoured’ to advance to LA mayor runoff after seeing off Republican - US politics live

Left-wing candidate vows ‘fight for a healthier, safer and more joyful Los Angeles’ after edging out Spencer Pratt Hello and welcome to the US politic…

2026-06-09

Bank of England warns of AI scams as deepfakes of Farage-Bailey fight spread

Governor urges people to report images on X that falsely show the men clashing in the Question Time studioThe Bank of England has warned the public ag…

2026-06-09