Politics
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Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement".
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Clashes as thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit in France
Thousands had turned out in the Swiss city, to protest against the gathering of top world leaders, which starts across Lake Geneva…
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Assisted dying bill set to return to the Commons
Labour MP Lauren Edwards to use private member’s bill to put issue before MPs again The assisted dying bill is set to return to th…
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Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.
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New defence secretary to ‘reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sources
Starmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation The new defence secretary is t…
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Russian army deserters exempted from EU visa-ban, but ‘populist’ sanctions could still backfire
"Real saboteurs and spies do not apply for visas while indicating their military specialisation and service experience," said Andr…
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Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation.
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MP opens up on 30-year fight for period healthcare
White wants endometriosis diagnosis and treatment waiting times to be prioritised by the NHS.
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Albania: mass protests against Trump son-in-law's tourism investment enters 14th day
Prime Minister Edi Rama is standing by the project, insisting he has no intention of backing down.
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UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
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Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s
Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being to talk to strangers on gaming apps Keir Starmer will ban u…
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Ministers could give billions raised by business rates to England’s regions
Exclusive: devolving tax is part of plans to give local areas more power in areas including justice, health and education Minister…
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70 years of the Luftwaffe, fighter jets and recruitment: Bundeswehr at the ILA
As the largest single exhibitor, the Bundeswehr is shaping ILA 2026. Project director Colonel Kristof Conrath discusses new capabi…
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Macron and Modi meet in France for Indian tech showcase
Bharat Innovates brings together Indian deep-tech startups, higher education institutions and investors. The 2026 edition is takin…
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‘Straight out of Trumpland’: LGBTQ+ members fight for Pride after Essex library ban
Rochford LGBTQ+ community say Reform council’s ban on flying pride flags or holding events states they’re not welcome Before Refor…
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Wes Streeting plans to increase high-skilled immigration if he becomes PM
Leadership hopeful to also say tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields should be used to cut energy bills Wes Streeting’…
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Russian opposition party-congress in Berlin: Fear that Yashin might become a "Mini-Putin"
Ilya Yashin is now officially the leader of the Russian opposition in exile – and infighting has already begun. A longtime ally to…
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Swiss reject divisive anti-immigration proposal: projections
Initial projections shorly after polls closed indicated around 55% opposition to the initiative
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Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing as byelection looms
Reform leader claims ‘anti-whiteness is institutionalised’ in UK as polls suggest Labour have lead in Makerfield UK politics live …
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‘Labour had their chance – they flopped.’ Two days in Makerfield show me the scale of Burnham’s task | John Harris
Touring this bitterly divided constituency, what strikes you most is people want something better. But what exactly? Keir Starmer …
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Deadly overnight Russian attack in Ukraine as industrial facilities were struck deep into Russia
Two killed and four injured in overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine's Sumy Oblast. On the same night, Ukrainian strikes hit strate…
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French MEP Glucksmann tests presidential waters with sovereignty pitch
Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Zhang Yiming are France's ennemies, Glucksmann said
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Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement
The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.