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‘I think he’s sensible’: constituents on Keir Starmer stepping down as MP
Few regrets voiced in Holborn and St Pancras over decision despite former PM having had ‘rough time of it’UK politics live – latest updatesIn Keir Sta…
One last Starmer U-turn and it’s over to Andy ‘less policy, more vibes’ Burnham | John Crace
What former PM could resist upstaging the new one hours before his first dispatch box appearance in 16 years?UK politics live – latest updatesNo good …
Swinney sticks with pledge to cap prices on basic foods in Scotland
First minister sets out his government’s agenda and defends policy described by industry groups as a ‘potty gimmick’John Swinney insisted on Tuesday h…
Private equity’s London takeover spree goes on – and the politicians ignore it
The latest swoop – for Bodycote, another FTSE 250 industrial firm – has barely raised barely an eyebrow in WestminsterThe UK is the business of “reind…
‘No one else like him’: Argentinians rally for Lionel Messi
Residents of Buenos Aires say they will miss the football legend who won the 2022 World Cup for Argentina.…
Family mourn 'deeply loved' girl killed in Middlesbrough fire
Valentina Foster's parents say their lives were changed forever by her "devastating loss".…
US lawmakers demand investigation into Trump administration’s secret surveillance of Americans
Exclusive: Two congressmembers respond to revelations of government snooping on journalists, non-profits and unionsTwo congressional Democrats asked a…
Todd Haynes and Wallace Shawn among signatories of letter backing Mark Ruffalo amid antisemitism charge
More than 170 Jewish artists, also including Joel Coen, Hannah Einbinder and Miranda July, have supported the actor after he criticized ParamountA col…
New system for screening mail-in ballots risks denying entire batches, says whistleblower
US senator says that project, a key part of Trump’s voting restrictions, is ‘perilously rushed and potentially unlawful’A new system to screen million…
Inside knowledge or ‘making stuff up’? Charles Perrottet’s advice to Jean Nassif put under microscope by Icac
Brother of former treasurer and premier faces questions about texts that appear to indicate he was aware of fast-tracking policy before it was announc…
NSW government to resume pill testing at music festivals but rejects calls for wider community rollout
Use of sniffer dogs and searches will continue despite health and harm reduction groups arguing they could lead to riskier drug takingGet our breaking…
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, ex-Chavez ally now Trump’s Venezuela oil man?
The controversial tycoon will lead the joint oil venture as the Trump administration seeks to reshape energy markets.…
Norway’s new king swears oath of allegiance with daughter at his side
Haakon VIII promises to uphold 1814 constitution but his queen misses ceremony because of post-surgery ‘complications’King Haakon VIII swore an oath o…
As Democratic-led states block ICE cooperation deals, local sheriffs push back in court
President Trump's ambitious deportation goals depend on the cooperation of local law enforcement, but some states don't want to take part. Now, sherif…
Barcelona complete signing of Arsenal striker Jesus
Barcelona have completed the signing of Gabriel Jesus on a permanent deal.…
Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say
Most migrants have returned to neighbouring Morocco, but as many as 5,000 remain in the Spanish exclave.…
Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police
Police say the double stabbing, which injured another person, was random and the suspect had a mental health history with police.…
Lionel Messi retires: What records and titles does Argentina legend hold?
A by-the-numbers look at Messi’s international career with Argentina, including his individual and team honours.…
UN sounds climate alarm as China-Taiwan row threatens to overshadow forum
The UN has raised fresh alarm over the climate crisis at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, amid China-Taiwan tensions.…
MapQuest app reaches No 1 on US Apple list after defying Trump’s Lake Ontario order
Navigating app surpasses Google and Apple Maps on top-downloaded US chart after posting ‘we’re not changing it’A pioneering online mapping app that de…
DRC: Ebola fears grow as children return to school
Parents fear school could fuel Ebola spread as authorities shift high-risk pupils to home learning.…
Pakistan urged to declare femicide emergency amid surge in killings
The brutal killing of Pakistani media professional Hina Javed has caused uproar over violence against women.…
Pakistan wins Indus waters battle at The Hague, but India threat remains
The Permanent Court of Arbitration says the treaty remains binding. But India has rejected the findings.…
What to know about the US primary election in Massachusetts
Competitive House races and a Senate showdown will put US Democrats’ progressive-moderate divide to the test.…
Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".…
Keir Starmer to stand down as MP
Former PM says it is right time to leave Commons, which will trigger byelection in Holborn and St PancrasUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer…
UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 ahead of October Budget
The yield on 30-year gilts hit its highest level since 1998…
Why the issue of early prisoner release is playing out differently in Scotland
Letting prisoners out early to ease prison overcrowding is proving politically fraught both sides of the border.…
We survived the Aberfan disaster as schoolchildren, but were told to never talk about it again
In one of Britain's worst disasters, 116 children were killed on the morning of 21 October 1966.…
Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to also find killer of his rap rival?
The murder of Notorious B.I.G. was thought to be linked to the killing of his rival Tupac Shakur and it came up a lot in the trial.…