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Once doomed, Trump's pick to carry out his economic vision clears first crucial hurdle
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve board, advancing Trump's pick to lead the central bank, despite months of legal disputes.
Labour plotters v stubborn Starmer: will he resign? – The Latest
Tensions are running high in Westminster as Keir Starmer tells his cabinet he is not going anywhere. But with several ministers quitting the government and more than 80 MPs calling for him to go, how much longer has the prime minister got?Lucy Hough speaks to political editor Pippa Crerar Continue r...
Telford voters' verdict on Prime Minister
Some residents in Telford add their voices to calls for Sir Keir Starmer to quit.
Virginia GOP leader blasts ‘power-hungry’ Jeffries as Dems mount ‘insane’ gambit to overpower high court
Virginia Republicans call Democratic efforts to reverse the state Supreme Court's redistricting ruling "insane" as national Democrats weigh options.
French minister says uncertain if hantavirus strain from cruise ship has mutated
French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said on Tuesday that it was not certain whether the hantavirus strain involved in the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship may have mutated, although officials were “rather reassured”. “There are things … we do not know about this virus,” Rist told the Nationa...
Four ministers resign as pressure rises on Starmer to quit
Jess Phillips, Miatta Fahnbulleh, Alex Davies-Jones and Zubir Ahmed join more than 80 MPs calling for PM to goUK politics live – latest updatesOne of Keir Starmer’s most influential ministers, Jess Phillips, has resigned from the government, calling for Keir Starmer to quit and saying she has grown ...
The moment Rhun ap Iorwerth is elected first minister of Wales
Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth formally elected Wales' new first minister .
Labour urges London assembly to investigate Zack Polanski over council tax payments
Green party leader admits he may have failed to pay correct amount while living on a houseboatLabour has urged London assembly officials to investigate the Green party leader, Zack Polanski, after he admitted that he may have failed to pay the correct council tax while living on a London houseboat.P...
Fetterman weighs in after PA Supreme Court justice apparently splits from Democratic Party over antisemitism
Sen. John Fetterman responds after Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht sounds alarm about antisemitism in the Democratic Party.
Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council tax
The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.
Karachi police arrest 'highly wanted' female drug lord
KARACHI: Police on Tuesday arrested a “highly wanted” woman accused of supplying cocaine and other narcotics across the city, an official statement said. According to the statement, a joint operation was conducted by a police team from Garden Police Station and a civilian intelligence agency to arre...
PMDC says medical students must qualify for MDCAT, obtain registration before going abroad
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Tuesday announced that students intending to pursue medical or dental education abroad must qualify for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) and obtain registration before going abroad. According to a statement, the PMDC i...
Gov Abbott extends off-ramp for NY billionaires fleeing Mamdani's policies
Gov. Greg Abbott promotes Texas as a pro-growth alternative as NYC Mayor Mamdani's policies targeting wealthy executives spark fears of business exodus.
Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth voted first minister of Wales
Appointment confirmed by plenary vote in Senedd after party ended 100 years of Labour rule in last week’s electionRhun ap Iorwerth has been voted first minister of Wales after Plaid Cymru’s Senedd electoral victory ended 100 years of Labour hegemony and held off Reform UK.Ap Iorwerth was confirmed a...
Fourth Labour MP quits as minister and calls for Starmer to step aside in latest blow for prime minister – UK politics live
Zubir Ahmed becomes the fourth ministers quit to the government today in protest of Starmer’s leadership after the PM said he would not step down on TuesdayStarmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challengeHere are some pictures from No 10 this morning.Darren Jones, the chief secret...
Pakistan to face growing health risk as international funding to health sector continues to decline: report
ISLAMABAD: As international funding to Pakistan’s health sector continues to decline and major foreign donors are set to completely suspend grants by 2030, the country faces serious health risks unless urgent steps are taken by the government, it emerged on Tuesday. These are the findings of a repor...
Jess Phillips resigns as minister adding pressure on Starmer
The Labour MP says there's "nothing bold" about Sir Keir's approach, after he vowed to fight on.
EXCLUSIVE: SPLC's 'far-left' 'anti-racism' curriculum found in classrooms as early as kindergarten: watchdog
Education watchdog says SPLC integrates far-left content into classrooms in over 40 states as the group faces federal fraud charges in court.
Watch: What next as PM fights for his job?
Over 80 Labour MPs have now urged Keir Starmer to quit immediately or draw up a timetable to leave.
Appoint Burnham, PM urged
Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.
Starmer told to appoint Burnham to his cabinet
Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.
Starmer should put Burnham in the cabinet to create a 'team of all the talents', says Harman
Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.
More than 100 Labour MPs sign statement against Starmer leadership challenge
Supporters of PM say it shows he has majority backing after more than 80 MPs call on him to quitUK politics live – latest updatesWho are the main threats to Starmer’s leadership?More than 100 Labour MPs have signed a statement saying this is “no time for a leadership contest”, as Keir Starmer told h...
Burnham allies warn against quick ‘coronation’ of Streeting if Starmer quits
Assurances being sought that Greater Manchester mayor could run for byelection, though MP Marie Rimmer says she will not stand asideUK politics live – latest updatesNeal Lawson: Burnham should be the next PMWho are the main threats to Starmer’s leadership?Allies of Andy Burnham have warned against a...