Burnham's Westminster Return Blocked by Starmer
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's hopes for an immediate parliamentary return have been dashed after Keir Starmer blocked his candidacy, sparking internal Labour turmoil.
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Portugal Seizes Record Cocaine Haul from Narco-Sub
Portuguese authorities intercept semi-submersible vessel carrying Europe's largest cocaine shipment, arresting four crew members in Atlantic operation.
Police Force Merger Plans Face Opposition
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's sweeping police reforms, including merging forces and creating a national service, encounter resistance from critics fearing centralisation and practical challenges.
Labour's Policing Overhaul Sparks Centralisation Fears
Labour announces sweeping policing reforms including a new National Police Service, but critics warn of unprecedented centralisation of power in England and Wales.
Starmer Blocks Burnham, Revealing Labour's Control Issues
Keir Starmer's decision to block Andy Burnham from a Manchester by-election candidacy exposes Labour's internal contradictions and illiberal instincts in the fight against Reform UK.
Minneapolis ICE Shooting Sparks National Reckoning
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis has ignited widespread outrage, raising urgent questions about federal immunity and authoritarian tactics under the Trump administration.
Protests Over Minneapolis Federal Agent Shooting
Protests have erupted in Minneapolis after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse with no criminal record, marking the second such incident in under three weeks.
Police Settle with Retired Dancer After Taser Raid
The Metropolitan Police has settled out of court with Roy Morton, an 80-year-old retired ballet dancer who was tasered and arrested in a bungled dawn raid at his London home in 2021.
Iran Braces for Attack as US Navy Deploys to Region
Iranian officials prepare for potential US-Israeli assault after USS Abraham Lincoln strike group moves into striking range, amid economic turmoil and ongoing protests.
Greens Target Gorton and Denton Seat After Burnham Barred
The Green Party launches an intensive campaign for the Gorton and Denton byelection, seeing opportunity after Andy Burnham was prevented from standing as Labour candidate.
Bondi's Voter Roll Demand Sparks Outrage in Minnesota
US Attorney General Pam Bondi faces fierce criticism for demanding Minnesota's voter rolls while the state deals with an ICE surge and the killing of Alex Pretti.
Guyanese Businessman Elected Opposition Leader
Azruddin Mohamed, facing US extradition on gold smuggling charges, has been elected Guyana's opposition leader six months after forming the second-largest political party.
Braverman Defection Sparks Conservative Rebirth
Justine Greening argues Suella Braverman's departure to Reform UK, following Robert Jenrick, allows Kemi Badenoch to steer Conservatives back to mainstream politics.
Tories Withdraw Mental Health Claim About Braverman Defection
The Conservative Party has apologised and withdrawn a statement linking Suella Braverman's defection to Reform UK with her mental health, calling it an error sent in mistake.
Protests Over Minneapolis Police Killing of Nurse Alex Pretti
Protests have erupted across the United States after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse with no criminal record, in Minneapolis.
Braverman Joins Reform UK in Farage's Political Gamble
Suella Braverman's defection from Conservatives to Reform UK marks Nigel Farage's biggest political risk yet, bringing cabinet experience but significant baggage to the rising party.
Police Seek Camden Hero Who Protected Women from Attacker
Metropolitan Police are searching for a courageous passer-by who intervened to protect three women from an intoxicated man on Camden High Street earlier this month.
Javid's Shocking Immigration Comments Spark Outrage
Former Home Secretary Sajid Javid faces criticism after stating he wouldn't allow immigrants like his own parents into the UK today, highlighting the toxic nature of Britain's immigration debate.
Suella Braverman Defects from Tories to Reform UK
Suella Braverman has left the Conservative Party to join Reform UK, citing loyalty and sacrifice, in a move that reshapes the political landscape ahead of elections.
Republican Ends Minnesota Governor Bid Over ICE Operations
Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel withdraws from Minnesota governor race, condemning Trump administration's ICE surge as unconstitutional federal retribution against citizens.
Trump Forgets America's History of Open Borders
A historian challenges Trump's National Security Strategy, arguing that American nations have historically embraced open borders, not closed ones, and that current policies cause the issues blamed on migration.
Labour Blocks Burnham's Parliamentary Return
Labour members express outrage as party leadership prevents Andy Burnham from returning to Parliament, sparking concerns about internal democracy and potential membership exodus.
Readers Challenge Global Order Hypocrisy
Guardian letters highlight double standards in international law enforcement, questioning Western silence on Gaza while criticising Trump's Greenland stance.
Israel's 'Apartheid Road' to Fragment West Bank
Israel plans construction of a bypass road in the West Bank, closing off key areas to Palestinians and advancing illegal settlements, with ministers aiming to undermine a future Palestinian state.
Police AI Centre Launches Despite Row
Home Secretary announces Police.AI to cut admin hours, despite West Midlands chief's resignation over AI error in football intelligence report.
Winter Weaponised: Kyiv's Energy Siege in 2026
As temperatures plummet to -20°C, Russian strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure force civilians into tents and makeshift heating, echoing historical sieges.
Reform UK Scotland: Tax Cut Funded by Green Cuts
Reform UK's Scottish leader Malcolm Offord proposes £2bn income tax cut funded by reallocating £9bn from environmental protections, dismissed as 'unserious' by think tank.
Last Israeli Killed on 7 October Returned from Gaza
The body of police sergeant Ran Gvili, the final Israeli held in Gaza since the 7 October 2023 attack, has been returned, marking a key step in ceasefire efforts.
Labour's Burnham Block Risks Reform Rise in By-Election
Labour's decision to bar Andy Burnham from the Gorton and Denton by-election could backfire, aiding Reform UK's rise and highlighting the party's unpopularity under Keir Starmer.
Streeting Seen as Top Challenger to Starmer After Elections
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is positioned as the primary potential challenger to Keir Starmer following May's local elections, amid Labour's internal debates on leadership timing and strategy.
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