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Wealth tax on UK’s super-rich could raise £10bn a year, Andy Burnham told
New prime minister urged to introduce 2% minimum charge on households with more than £100m in wealthA wealth tax on the UK’s super-rich households cou…
Election voting advice from AI chatbots ‘inaccurate and unreliable’
Research during Hungary election shows AI recommended parties not running and gave highly volatile answers to identical promptsAI chatbots provide ina…
NSW land-clearing up 16% in 2024 as conservation groups say Minns government failing to rein in habitat loss
Decline in clearing of trees and shrubs offset by sharp jump in clearing of non-woody vegetationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says
Industry says government’s failure to address cooling demands means AI growth plans are ‘fatally flawed’The UK will not have enough water for future d…
The Papers: 'Burnham era begins' and 'King Kev'
The papers are dominated by Andy Burnham's first day as prime minister.…
FDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test
The FDA says lettuce distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods and Taylor Farms de Mexico is still linked to the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. But th…
Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them
The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.…
Burnham pledges to 'bring back hope' as he makes Healey chancellor
The new prime minister pledged to make announcements this week to "give people some breathing space".…
Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain
Is there any common ground left?…
Argentina, minus Messi, return home after World Cup final heartbreak
Thousands wait to greet the team, who return without captain Messi and a few other players after the World Cup.…
Suspect charged in fatal attack on UK politician Ann Widdecombe
Police say a possible political motive is under investigation in the killing of the Reform UK figure.…
Chaos in India as ‘Cockroach activists’ march on parliament
Chaos outside India's parliament as protesters tried to storm it; satirical Cockroach Janta Party gains traction.…
‘Front groups and fellow travelers’: state department attacks US left over Cuba
New report denounces Havana and claims ‘campaign of subversion’ has infiltrated highest levels of US governmentAs part of the Trump administration’s c…
What are the new British Prime Minister’s biggest challenges?
Britain has a new Prime Minister: Andy Burnham. The former Mayor of Manchester must now unite a divided nation.…
Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says
Turmoil likely as Trump officials say Canada unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol and dairy productsDonald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs o…
Humphries suffers shock first-round exit at Matchplay
World number two Luke Humphries is out of the World Matchplay after a shock first-round loss to Scotland's Cameron Menzies.…
Nicaragua’s president says country will not hold any more elections
Daniel Ortega, the 80-year-old authoritarian leader, says move will ‘build a wall’ against the oppositionNicaragua’s long-serving president, Daniel Or…
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, to run for full Senate term
Interim senator appointed after Lindsey Graham’s death endorsed by Trump ‘for the Good of our Nation’Darline Graham, the South Carolina interim senato…
Albanian protesters pelt lawmakers’ cars over resort projects
Protesters threw eggs at lawmakers' vehicles outside Albania's parliament, demanding changes to laws.…
Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet
New prime minister says government must ‘do better’ to deliver change but promises prudent approach to economyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Bu…
Protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest
Outrage across Italy's political spectrum following death in Bologna likened to killing of George Floyd in 2020.…
‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament
Youth-led protesters answer call of Cockroach Janta Party to demand accountability, sweeping reforms after exam scandal.…
Andy Burnham’s first Labour cabinet: who’s in and who’s out?
From the Treasury to the Home Office, we look at who is heading up key departments in new PM’s governmentUK politics live – latest updatesBurnham vows…
John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.…
‘We need to be careful’: Andy Burnham’s team keenly aware of fiscal tightrope
Chancellor appointment and early policies avoid market meltdown but next week remains ‘moment of real peril’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burn…
Chelsea step up interest in Palace's Lacroix
Chelsea accelerate their interest in defender Maxence Lacroix after a fresh round of talks with Crystal Palace.…
Man, 28, charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry from Rotherham charged over killing of politician whose body was found at her Devon homeA 28-year-old man from Rotherham has been charged…
Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air
The US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final in New Jersey.…
Who's in the cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham…
Afghanistan floods kill at least 20 people, with more than 100 missing
National disaster agency confirms ‘severe financial and human losses’ in remote province of NuristanAt least 20 people have been killed and more than …