Starmer Under Pressure to Set Departure Timeline After Rout
Keir Starmer faces growing calls from Labour MPs to step down within a year after the party lost 25 councils and over 1,000 seats in devastating local election results across Britain.
Keir Starmer faces growing calls from Labour MPs to step down within a year after the party lost 25 councils and over 1,000 seats in devastating local election results across Britain.
Nigel Farage celebrates Reform UK's sweeping gains in local elections, taking control of Essex, Havering, and Sunderland councils, though some setbacks and polling suggest the party may have peaked.
Florida surgeon Thomas Shaknovsky expresses deep regret over the death of patient William Bryan, whose liver was mistakenly removed instead of his spleen during surgery.
Witnesses at the royal commission into antisemitism share harrowing experiences of hostility, discrimination, and the Bondi terror attack, highlighting a surge in anti-Jewish hate.
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RecommendedA federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's Doge unit illegally terminated over $100M in humanities grants, citing viewpoint discrimination and lack of authority.
Solve the expert Sudoku 7,307 puzzle. Fill the grid so each row, column, and 3x3 box contains numbers 1-9. Find the solution in the next Guardian issue.
The Trump administration is quietly reducing hunting restrictions across 55 national park and refuge sites, sparking debates on visitor safety and wildlife impact.
A Utah judge ruled cameras may cover the trial of Tyler James Robinson, charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, rejecting defense concerns over media bias.
General Motors reaches a settlement in a lawsuit alleging it collected and sold drivers' location data without consent, impacting millions.
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RecommendedAngus Taylor has been elected as federal Liberal Party president, succeeding Tony Abbott. The move signals a shift in party direction and has sparked mixed reactions.
Donald Trump announces a three-day ceasefire from May 9-11, including a prisoner swap of 1,000 each, confirmed by both Russia and Ukraine.
Virginia's supreme court ruled the state cannot use voter-approved congressional maps, handing Republicans a major win before midterms. Other states also see redistricting battles.
The US military struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two and leaving one survivor, raising the death toll from such strikes to over 190 since September.
Ukraine's president issues decree permitting Russia's Victory Day parade on Red Square, as a three-day ceasefire begins. Forest fire near Chornobyl, oil refinery strikes, and air defense shortages also reported.
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RecommendedHundreds of leftwing voters gathered in Paris to push for unity against the far right, as a record 30 candidates eye the 2027 presidential race, with Marine Le Pen's RN polling high.
At the Venice Biennale, protests erupt over Russia's return and Israel's presence, with jury resignations and accusations of propaganda.
A Compass poll reveals 45% of Labour members want Keir Starmer to step down, with Andy Burnham as preferred successor. Over half doubt Starmer can turn around party fortunes.
The Doomsday Clock stands at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest ever. Experts discuss nuclear war, climate change, AI, and how public action can turn back the hands.
Tensions between Netanyahu and Trump grow as the Iran war fails to meet expectations, with reports of reduced consultation and public rebukes.
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RecommendedLabour suffers record losses in local and devolved elections, losing ground to Reform, Greens, SNP, and Plaid Cymru across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Sir Keir Starmer's low approval ratings were a major obstacle for Scottish Labour and boosted Reform UK's growth, according to new analysis.
A barrister criticizes the defense in the trial of Christopher Trybus, who was acquitted of manslaughter after his wife's suicide, saying the dead woman was put on trial.
A mother recounts the sexual abuse suffered by her mother, herself, and her daughter, highlighting the cycle of violence and the urgent need for change.
Zoe Coutts and Scott O'Connor were sentenced for the death of two-year-old Kol Page, who suffered catastrophic injuries in Bromley.
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RecommendedThe Green Party wins control of Hackney Council with 42 seats, as Labour's majority collapses to nine, following Zoe Garbett's mayoral victory.
Conservatives win 42 seats in Harrow Council, Labour drops to 12, and new party Arise secures its first councillor in the 2026 local elections.
Labour retains control of Greenwich Council despite losing 12 seats, as Greens surge to 13 councillors, becoming the main opposition. Conservatives gain one seat, and Reform wins a seat.
In the 2026 Haringey local elections, Labour council leader Peray Ahmet lost her seat to the Greens. Full results for all 57 council seats are detailed.
Labour retains control of Camden Council but loses its leader Richard Olszewski as the Green Party surges to 11 seats, becoming the largest opposition group.
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RecommendedLabour's Forhad Hussain wins Newham Mayor with 30.4% of vote. Full council results for all 66 seats across 24 wards, including Stratford and Canning Town.