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Burnham brings emotional connection and optimism in vibe shift from Starmer
Labour MPs value Burnham’s warmth as a communicator but they know that will not be enough on its ownWhen Keir Starmer welcomed Mark Rutte, the Nato secretary general, outside No 1…
Resident doctors in England accept government offer on pay and jobs
Pay will be 35.2% higher on average compared with four years ago after series of strikes that have cost NHS £1bnResident doctors in England have voted to accept a new government d…
Thai-based crypto investor funding Reform unlikely to avoid cap on overseas donations
Christopher Harborne, who also gave Nigel Farage £5m ‘gift’, reported to have registered to vote in HampshireChristopher Harborne, the Thailand-based crypto investor who has given…
Strong aftershock terrifies Venezuelans days after devastating twin quakes
Caracas and port city of La Guaira affected by 4.6 magnitude shock as loss of life passes 1,450 peopleA strong aftershock has rattled northern Venezuela, sending terrified residen…
Backlash from centrist Democrats as democratic socialist candidates sweep primaries
Party’s old guard abandons ‘blue no matter what’ banner to push for a more formal break with progressive wingAfter a string of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) primary victo…
Nato chief says he is confident Burnham will stick to defence spending target
Mark Rutte stressed need for military investment ahead of long-awaited UK funding announcement on TuesdayNato’s secretary general has said he is confident Andy Burnham will stick …
Outcry over supreme court decision to grant Trump power to fire agency chiefs
Legal and labor experts say Trump v Slaughter decision upends settled constitutional law in favor of ‘loyalty test’As a reality TV show host, Donald Trump rose to fame with the ca…
Current and ex-DUP members knew of allegations about Jeffrey Donaldson, party says
Information not reported through ‘appropriate channels’ and left DUP unable to formally respond, leader saysFormer and current members of the Democratic Unionist party (DUP) knew …
Former Tory MP Craig Williams pleads guilty to cheating at gambling with election bets
Former parliamentary private secretary to Rishi Sunak admits offence relating to betting on date of 2024 electionA former Conservative MP who was Rishi Sunak’s closest parliamenta…
Andy Burnham picks Greater Manchester CEO to oversee devolution of power at No 10 North
Caroline Simpson worked closely with Burnham when he was Greater Manchester mayorUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has asked the current chief executive of the Greater…
US military races to vaccinate new recruits before flu shots expire
Move comes amid growing outbreak in Texas and after two-month halt on mandatory shotsThe US military is racing to vaccinate new recruits after a two-month halt on mandatory flu sh…
Trump claims Iran has agreed to hold peace talks in Doha after recent clashes
US president posts that meeting will take place on Tuesday in Qatari capital after exchange of fire in strait of HormuzDonald Trump has claimed that Iran has agreed to hold talks …
Sydney to get parking zones for shared ebikes in bid to stop ‘wild west scenes’ of blocked footpaths
NSW transport minister says growth in shared schemes is a positive development but pedestrians are ‘crying out for order’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas…
The show must go on: musical theatre cancellations lead to industry calls for urgent government help
In the space of a week, two major musicals, Waitress and Beetlejuice, and a $20m opera were forced to cancel shows amid skyrocketing costs, putting hundreds out of workGet our bre…
Love Island contestant reportedly leaves show over link to stabbing
Gabriel Garland, 24, was involved in New Year’s Eve altercation but not charged with any offenceA Love Island contestant has reportedly left the programme over his connection to a…
Dangerous temperatures forecast for central and eastern Europe
Red warnings issued as record-breaking heatwave pushes east, with authorities urging people to stay indoorsParts of central, eastern and southern Europe sweltered on Monday as the…
Shooter kills five adults at youth welfare facility in Stade, Germany
Two arrested after incident at town west of Hamburg, with motive unknownFive people have been shot and killed at a youth welfare facility in a northern German town, police have s…
US supreme court rules Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies
Case focused on White House’s March 2025 firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca SlaughterUS supreme court decisions – live updatesSign up for the Breaking News US email…
US supreme court rules geofence warrants require constitutional privacy protections
Law enforcement’s use of warrants sweeping smartphone location data requires privacy protections, court rulesUS supreme court decisions – live updatesThe US supreme court has rule…
Stalker who used fake Tinder profile to lure men to ex’s home jailed for eight years
Asad Hussain, 36, from Cheadle in Greater Manchester, found guilty of stalking involving serious alarm or distressA man has been jailed for eight years after he set up a fake Tind…
US supreme court rules Trump’s firing of Lisa Cook from Fed was unconstitutional
Justices find president does not have constitutional authority to fire Federal Reserve governor without causeUS supreme court decisions – live updatesSign up for the Breaking News…
Man murdered two London women in predatory sexual attacks, court told
Trial begins of Simon Levy, who denies killing Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins and attacking third womanA man murdered two women and left a third for dead in a seri…
US supreme court upholds law to count mail-in ballots arriving after election day
Court sides against Republicans after deciding earlier this term to let Louisiana effectively dismantle Voting Rights ActUS supreme court decisions – live updatesSign up for the B…
Europe heatwave shows need to reject climate denial ‘lies’, says EU green chief
Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policyThe heatwave wreaking chaos across Europe…
US supreme court rejects Trump’s bid to appeal $5m E Jean Carroll verdict
Jury found Trump liable in 2023 for sexually abusing former magazine columnist and defaming herUS supreme court decisions – live updatesThe US supreme court declined on Monday to…
Families of two football players killed and injured in Venezuela earthquakes
Lucas Trejo of Argentina loses wife and two children while Héctor Bello’s partner dies saving their daughter‘Critical hours’ in Venezuela earthquake rescue operation – latest upda…
Andy Burnham vows to set up No 10 North as ‘nerve centre of rewired Britain’
UK’s likely next PM says Westminster system is ‘broken’ and he will oversee a devolution of power and resourcesUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham will set up No 10 Nort…
Trafalgar Entertainment acquires Nicholas Hytner’s Bridge theatre
London Theatre Company founded in 2017 by Hytner and former National Theatre colleague Nick Starr has been sold to company that owns 20-plus venues in UK and abroadThe Bridge thea…
Hit the bar! UK pubs serve 5.5m extra pints during World Cup so far
Thirsty England fans bought more than 8m pints on Saturday, with higher sales expected as the team progressesWorld Cup live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesEngland’s…
‘Literally growing the future’: volunteers help save Scottish rainforest by collecting 11m seeds
Teams painstakingly combed endangered Atlantic habitat over several years, helping to grow 8m native treesA small band of volunteers has helped to grow nearly 8m native trees in S…