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Down and then out in Paris and London? Why Starmer isn’t the only one with a popularity problem

As continent faces tough headwinds, leaders are bearing brunt of delivering bad news to frustrated electorates“People hate you,” the adviser informed his leader. A think-piece in a daily newspaper noted that “almost everyone agrees on one thing: they don’t like him”.The recent disastrous set of loca...

Daniel Boffey Chief reporter 3 months ago

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Trump says Islamic State ‘second in command’ killed by US and Nigerian forces

US president calls Abu-Bilal al-Minuki ‘most active terrorist in the world’ and says he was eliminated in ‘very complex mission’Donald Trump has said US and Nigerian forces killed the “second in command” global leader of the Islamic State.“Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Arme...

Agence France-Presse 3 months ago

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Stafford byelection tipped to swing towards LNP as danger looms for Steven Miles’ leadership of Queensland Labor

Voters in northern Brisbane electorate go to polls after sudden death of former independent MP Jimmy SullivanGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA byelection in the Brisbane seat of Stafford is expected to swing towards the sitting LNP Queensland government in a result experts...

Andrew Messenger and AAP 3 months ago

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Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’ – podcast

The US supreme court dealt a devastating blow to the 1965 Voting Rights Act when it ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states cannot consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority-Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm electio...

Hosted by Kai Wright, produced by Anabel Baconand Monica Espitia, engineered by Ivan Kuraev, executive producer Jonathan Menjivar, Source: the Guardian 3 months ago

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FDA turmoil deepens as top drug chief departs claiming she was fired

Dr Tracy Beth Høeg, the Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, says she was fired from agency after declining to resignIn a major shake-up at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), top regulators left on Friday – including Tracy Beth Høeg, the acting drug chief, who says she was fire...

Melody Schreiber 3 months ago

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Donald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping

Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during summit talks in BeijingDonald Trump raised the case of jailed Hong Kong democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai in talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping but was told it “is a tough one”.Family and supporter...

Press Association 3 months ago

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US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro

Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.

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US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro

Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.

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Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case

It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.

3 months ago

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US plan for Colorado River could cut up to 40% supply for Arizona, California and Nevada

Proposal comes after seven states drawing water from drought-stricken river failed to come to an agreementThe US government has proposed a plan for the drought stricken Colorado River that could cut up to 40% of current supplies to Arizona, California and Nevada, as the waterway’s reservoirs continu...

Uwa Ede-Osifo 3 months ago

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Spring warmth set to return with 26C forecast next week

After feeling pretty cold with heavy showers and hail, the weather is picking up with a return to some spring warmth next week, as Simon King explains

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Spring warmth set to return with 26C forecast next week

After feeling pretty cold with heavy showers and hail, the weather is picking up with a return to some spring warmth next week, as Simon King explains

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‘A watchdog without resources is not a watchdog’: Labor accused of letting key accountability body languish

Criticism of budget funding comes amid warnings the Australian National Audit Office will struggle to meet its targets for independent reviewsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has been accused inadequately funding one of the central institutions safeguarding public adm...

Tom McIlroy Political editor 3 months ago

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POV: you’re Jim Chalmers using social media to sell the most ambitious budget of your life

Politicians still care about traditional media, but winning over people spending more of their lives online is the challenge for modern MPsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHe’s up before sunrise, pounding the pavement in a cap and running shorts. He’s still up late into the...

Josh Butler 3 months ago

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Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension

President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

3 months ago

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I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned

Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

3 months ago

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Supreme court rejects Virginia Democrats’ bid to restore congressional map

Order, issued without any noted dissent, is the latest twist in the nation’s mid-decade redistricting competitionThe supreme court on Friday rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the closely divided House of Represent...

Associated Press 3 months ago

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'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors

John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.

3 months ago

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'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors

John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS.

3 months ago

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Trump’s lack of focus on human rights in China is big departure for US diplomacy

Change reflects both transformation of US in Trump era and China’s increasing confidence on world stageAsked before he departed for Beijing if he would raise with the Chinese president the case of Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy activist jailed in Hong Kong, Donald Trump said: “I’ll bring him up.”But,...

Amy Hawkins in Beijing 3 months ago

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The Papers: 'Burnham will push to be next PM' and 'Dosh and Becks'

Andy Burnham entering the race to become the next prime minister is the focus of today's papers.

3 months ago

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The Papers: 'Burnham will push to be next PM' and 'Dosh and Becks'

Andy Burnham entering the race to become the next prime minister is the focus of today's papers.

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Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent

The Fatah faction elects top decision makers, but ordinary Palestinians feel the party and its leader are out of touch.

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Eurovision final: Sex, violins and seven other things to look out for

A guide to the stand-out moments of Eurovision 2026, ahead of Saturday night's final in Vienna.

3 months ago

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