Newham Residents to Vote for Mayor and Councillors in May
Newham residents will cast two votes on May 7: for ward councillors and for the directly elected Mayor. Only five London boroughs have this system. Labour holds most seats.
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Islington Elections 2026: Party Pledges Roundup
Ahead of the May 7 local elections, Labour, Greens, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Reform UK, and Islington Community Independents outline their promises on housing, transport, and more.
Reform candidate calls Greens 'existential threat' in Hackney
Reform UK's Vahid Almasi claims the Green Party is an 'existential threat' to Hackney, criticizes Labour's £300m debt, and pledges modular homes, tax cuts, and police crackdowns.
Will Reform UK Dominate Local and Devolved Elections?
Pippa Crerar and Prof Rob Ford analyze upcoming local and devolved elections: Reform UK's potential dominance, Greens challenging Labour in London, and nationalist prospects in Scotland and Wales.
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Green Candidates Arrested Over Antisemitic Posts
Two Green party candidates in Lambeth council elections arrested by Met police over alleged antisemitic social media posts, stirring up racial hatred.
Labour Leadership: Starmer's Future and Challengers
As May elections approach, Keir Starmer's leadership faces scrutiny. Angela Rayner, Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting, and Ed Miliband are potential successors.
Met Chief: Polanski's Criticism of Arrest Has 'Chilling Effect'
Met Police chief Mark Rowley criticizes Green Party leader Zack Polanski for sharing a post about the Golders Green terror suspect's arrest, warning it will have a 'chilling effect' on officers.
Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling: Impact on Midterms
The US Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v Callais guts the Voting Rights Act, allowing states to redraw maps without race-based protections, potentially affecting midterm elections and minority representation.
South Korea Debates What to Call North Korea
South Korea debates whether to call North Korea Bukhan or Joseon, a linguistic choice with constitutional implications for reunification policy.
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Will the Greens Win Over Hackney? Podcast
Explore the Green party's surge in Hackney's local elections, with insights from candidates, canvassers, and residents. Tactical voting and challenges ahead.
Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest in Naypyidaw
Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, 80, has been moved to house arrest in Naypyidaw after over five years in detention following the 2021 coup.
Women Underrepresented in UK Local Elections Study
Analysis reveals nearly twice as many men as women standing in May local and devolved elections, with no party achieving gender parity. Campaigners warn women's views are being sidelined.
Nancy Guthrie Still Missing: Three Months On
Three months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home, no arrests have been made. Former detective Morgan Wright analyzes the case and warns against conspiracy theories.
Golders Green Stabbing Suspect Arrest Caught on Bodycam
Met Police released bodycam footage showing the arrest of a man suspected of stabbing two men in Golders Green. The attack is being treated as terrorism, with the suspect allegedly targeting Jewish individuals.
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Bondi Report: Many Questions, Few Answers on Massacre
The royal commission's interim report on the Bondi massacre shows much remains unknown, with over a third of recommendations confidential. The Albanese government plans to implement all recommendations.
Lib Dems Could Top English Local Government
The Liberal Democrats aim to increase councillors for an unprecedented eighth consecutive local election, potentially becoming the largest party in English local government.
Labour Calls on Jenrick to Donate £37,500 Amid Probe
Labour demands Robert Jenrick give £37,500 from his leadership campaign to charity as the Electoral Commission investigates alleged impermissible foreign donations from a convicted fraudster.
Arrest in NT Child Death Case
Jefferson Lewis arrested over death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, 5, in Northern Territory. Body found five days after disappearance from Alice Springs camp.
Voting Rights Advocates Vow to Relocate Fight After SCOTUS
After the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act, advocates across the US South are mobilizing for state-level strategies and coalition-building to protect minority voting rights.
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Maine Governor Drops Senate Bid Before Primary
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspends her US Senate campaign citing lack of funds, leaving the Democratic primary to face Republican Susan Collins in a competitive race.
Louisiana Postpones Primaries After Supreme Court Ruling
Louisiana delays May primaries after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act, as southern states scramble to redraw congressional maps.
Hegseth Grilled Again Over Iran War as Costs Mount
Pete Hegseth faces another day of Senate questioning over the Iran war, as Democrats criticize costs and strategy. The Pentagon budget proposal reaches $1.5 trillion.
Golders Green Stabbing Suspect Named as Essa Suleiman
Essa Suleiman, 45, a British national born in Somalia, has been named as the suspect in the Golders Green stabbings. He has a history of violence and mental health issues.
Camden local elections: Key pledges from all major parties
Labour runs Camden Council but polls suggest the party could lose control. Here are the main manifesto promises from Conservatives, Greens, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Reform UK.
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Starmer Booed in Golders Green After Stabbing Attack
Keir Starmer faced boos and cries of 'shame on you' during a visit to Golders Green to meet the Jewish community after a terror stabbing that injured two.
Haringey Local Elections: Full Candidate List
Haringey residents have one week to decide in local council elections. Labour holds 43 of 57 seats, but Greens pose a threat. Full candidate list by ward.
Trump Putin Talk Iran Ukraine Ceasefire
In a 90-minute call, Putin and Trump discussed the Iran war and a potential temporary Ukraine ceasefire, with Putin offering to take Iran's uranium to Russia.
Mamdani Would Ask King Charles to Return Koh-i-Noor Diamond
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says he would urge King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a crown jewel seized from India in 1849.
Stephen Fry Sues Over Stage Fall at Tech Conference
Stephen Fry is suing CogX Festival Ltd and Blonstein Events for £100,000 after falling off a stage at the 2023 CogX festival, breaking his hip, leg, pelvis, and ribs.
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The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Louisiana must redraw its congressional map, effectively weakening a key section of the Voting Rights Act and allowing racial gerrymandering.
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