Burnham denies stopping ministers from discussing closer EU ties
The prime minister has rejected claims that he silenced cabinet colleagues on plans to move closer to the European Union, after instructing ministers not …
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Harris says Ireland can protect EU leaders at Dublin summits
Ireland's Tánaiste has said the country is capable and ready to guarantee the security of EU leaders when Dublin hosts two major summit events …
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Sadiq Khan receives sweeping new tax powers in Budget 2026
Chancellor's Budget hands London mayor Sadiq Khan fiscal devolution powers that could fund a major overhaul of the capital's transport network.
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Eisenkot warns against using election interference claims to delay Knesset swearing-in
Gadi Eisenkot, Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival, urged that Israel protect the integrity of its election while preventing political actors from exploiting allegations to delay …
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Carney courts EU leaders as Trump’s trade war pushes Canada toward Europe
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has hosted European Union leaders as US President Donald Trump’s trade war strains Canada’s ties with its southern neighbour, …
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Burnham’s budget reflected Martin Lewis’s influence rather than a bold break
Labour’s first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, delivered by Chancellor John Healey, bears the imprint of consumer finance commentator Martin Lewis rather than …
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Netanyahu claims election win as Likud leads early Israeli count
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory and called for a strong right-wing government, as early counts and revised polls point to his …
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Burnham and Farage clash as UK and EU officials open freedom of movement talks
UK and EU officials are set to begin talks on freedom of movement, as Andy Burnham and Nigel Farage trade angry accusations over Brexit.
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Finnish president defends phone call with Putin as European leaders break ranks
Several European leaders have held a direct phone call with Vladimir Putin, with Finland's president arguing that ending the war requires direct talks.
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Burnham’s first budget looks set to avoid taxing the super-rich
Labour’s first budget under Andy Burnham is expected to leave out a wealth tax and capital gains reform despite strong public support for taxing …
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Reynolds says UK discussing return to free movement with EU ahead of summit
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says British officials have begun talks with the EU on a long-term relationship that could include free movement, with the …
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Vance blames gas price rises on foreign dictators and draws online backlash
Vice President JD Vance attributed rising petrol prices to « tin-pot dictators » at a Montana rally, a remark that drew widespread criticism online.
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Burnham says he would like to rejoin the EU but voters must decide
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would like the UK to rejoin the European Union, while stressing that the British public are the …
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Trump lashes out at Bill Maher in 1,300-word social media post
US President Donald Trump launched a lengthy and scathing attack on the comedian and broadcaster Bill Maher on social media, only days after welcoming …
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Cabinet ministers back Burnham’s call for EU free movement debate
Senior cabinet ministers have backed Andy Burnham’s call for an honest national discussion on a possible return to freedom of movement with the EU, …
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Vučić Concedes Defeat to Serbian Student Movement in Parliamentary Vote
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has acknowledged his defeat after a highly contested parliamentary election, driven by two years of student protests.
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Blanche rejects comparison to 2020 as DoJ seeks to block Alaska Senate certification
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's US Senate results if the Republican incumbent loses, a …
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Streeting warns Britain must be ready for war within 1,000 days
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has told the public that the UK must be prepared to fight and win a war before 2030, as Russia …
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Rayner says nothing is off the table in Burnham’s EU talks
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said no option is excluded as Prime Minister Andy Burnham seeks an evidence-based debate on a possible return to …
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Netanyahu fights for his political future in Israel's first election since October 7
Israelis head to the polls in the first national vote since the October 7 attacks, with Benjamin Netanyahu's record on religion and state weighing …
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