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Wes Streeting: Ambitious minister at centre of leadership speculation
The health secretary comes from a tough background and threw himself into Labour politics at an early age.
James Talarico enlists Barack Obama to help win over black voters after contentious Texas primary
Former President Barack Obama appeared in Texas to boost Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, who has struggled to gain support of Black voters.
Singham-backed, pro-China group drops huge sum on Manhattan HQ as feds probe shadowy network
The People's Forum, linked to a network funded by China-based Marxist tycoon Singham, is raising millions to renovate a newly purchased Manhattan building.
What is the king’s speech and what is the state opening of parliament?
Ceremonial event marks start of new parliamentary year, and outlines government policies and proposed legislationUK politics live – latest updates Continue reading...
The key measures in the King's Speech
The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.
Platner called PTSD excuse 'bulls---' in 2020 post, now cites his own struggle to explain online controversies
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner once said PTSD is no excuse for "garbage behavior," yet now cites the condition to explain his offensive social media posts.
Platner called PTSD excuse 'bull----' in 2020 post, now cites his own struggle to explain online controversies
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner once said PTSD is no excuse for "garbage behavior," yet now cites the condition to explain his offensive social media posts.
Wes Streeting plans to resign and mount leadership challenge, allies say
Sources say health secretary intends to trigger leadership election as early as ThursdayWho are the main threats to Starmer’s leadership?Allies of Wes Streeting have said he is preparing to stand down as health secretary amid deep frustration with Keir Starmer’s leadership, and could mount a formal ...
Starmer sets out changes to education, health and courts in king’s speech
King Charles unveils government agenda for the next year as PM faces leadership threat from within LabourUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has put long-promised changes to education, health and the courts at the heart of his agenda for the next year, as the embattled prime minister looks...
King Charles arrives for the state opening of parliament – UK politics live
King will set out the government’s planned new laws during his speech at the Palace of WestminsterStarmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisisLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent.An odd dispute of interpretation has emerged overnight between the Scottish and...
Starmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisis
Ally of health secretary calls for prime minister to set out timetable for departure ahead of king’s speech• UK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has held talks with Keir Starmer in Downing Street as an ally of the health secretary renewed calls for the prime minister to resign, saying his...
Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech
The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues.
Starmer prepares for King's Speech as he faces leadership crisis
King Charles III has attended Parliament to deliver the speech outlining the government's agenda.
Starmer heads to parliament for king’s speech and state opening of parliament – UK politics live
King will set out the government’s planned new lawsStarmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisisLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent.An odd dispute of interpretation has emerged overnight between the Scottish and UK governments. Yesterday evening a Scottish g...
Starmer heads to parliament for king’s speech after less than 20 minute meeting with Streeting in No 10 – UK politics live
King will set out the government’s planned new laws in the state opening of parliament this morning Starmer holds 16-minute meeting with Streeting amid leadership crisisLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent.An odd dispute of interpretation has emerged overnight between the Scottish a...
President Zardari approves Sitara-i-Shujaat for citizen who sacrified his life while averting suicide attack
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday approved awarding the Sitara-i-Shujaat to a citizen who sacrificed his life while foiling a suicide attack in Attock’s Jand tehsil. The approval was granted by the president on the recommendation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, state-run PTV reported. ...
Texas Republicans see opening to raid Wall Street as NYC's left-wing agenda rattles finance giants
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson touts "Y'all Street" as a rising rival to Wall Street, blasting NYC Mayor Mamdani for what he calls punishing success.
Dallas mayor blasts NYC for ‘punishing success' as he pitches ‘Y’all Street’ to fleeing billionaires
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson touts "Y'all Street" as a rising rival to Wall Street, blasting NYC Mayor Mamdani for what he calls punishing success.
Starmer must go before next election, say Labour-backing unions
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to get on with governing despite pressure from his MPs and cabinet splits.
Karachi police get 3-day physical remand of alleged cocaine queenpin Anmol alias Pinky
KARACHI: A court on Wednesday granted police three-day physical remand of a woman allegedly involved in supplying cocaine and other deadly narcotics across the city. Anmol alias Pinky was arrested a day earlier from her Garden apartment in a joint raid conducted by police and a civilian intelligence...
Indian arrogance shot down alongside planes during last year's military conflict, Tarar says
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the Indian aircraft shot down during the brief military conflict in May last year “brought down Indian arrogance with them”. He made these remarks while addressing a ceremony held in relevance to Marka-i-Haq at Islamabad’s Institute of Stra...
Modi cuts motorcade size to save fuel amid mounting economic pressure
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “significantly” cut the size of his motorcade to save fuel, a government source said on Wednesday, days after Modi urged citizens to tighten their belts amid a surge in energy prices triggered by the Iran war. Modi appealed to people on Sunday to adopt austeri...
Wes Streeting leaves No 10 after planned talks with Keir Starmer last less than 20 minutes - UK politics live
A number of the health secretary’s allies called for the prime minister’s resignation but Streeting has yet to call for a formal leadership challengeReport: Starmer given a lifeline after Streeting challenge fails to materialiseLibby Brooks is the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent.An odd dispute of ...
Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes Xi talks as Taiwan tensions, trade disputes test US strength
President Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping in Beijing for talks on Taiwan, trade, Iran and China's support for Russia amid rising U.S.–China tensions.