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Tom Tugendhat Announces Bid for Tory Leadership
Former minister Tom Tugendhat has announced his bid to become the next Conservative Party leader and UK Prime Minister. He aims to regain public trust by delivering on promises of lower taxes and immigration. The party leadership contest...
UK's Flawed COVID-19 Planning Exposed by Inquiry
Britain was found unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a public inquiry led by Heather Hallett. The report criticizes the outdated 2011 strategy and inadequate leadership, resulting in over 230,000 deaths by December 2023. ...
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Politicians React with Shock to Attack on Donald Trump
UK politicians have reacted with shock to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack as appalling, and President Biden called it sick. The shooter, Thomas Matt...
Labour Set for Historic Victory, Tory Minister Concedes
Polls suggest Labour is poised for a historic majority, according to Tory minister Mel Stride. Keir Starmer criticizes this as voter suppression. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns of higher taxes under a Labour supermajority, whi...
Labour's Potential Impact on UK-EU Relations
Labour leader Keir Starmer has ruled out a radical overhaul of UK-EU relationships but expressed dissatisfaction with Boris Johnson's post-Brexit arrangements. Starmer aims to strengthen trade and security ties with the EU while rejectin...
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Ex-Tory Donor John Caudwell Urges Public to Vote Labour
John Caudwell, founder of Phones4U and former major Conservative donor, declared his support for Labour for the upcoming general election. Citing economic mismanagement and ethical concerns within the Conservative Party, Caudwell praised...
UK Anti-Abortion Campaigners Contest MPs Supporting Decriminalisation
Anti-abortion campaigners in the UK are running as independent candidates against MPs who support decriminalising abortion. Labour’s Diana Johnson and Stella Creasy, and Conservative Caroline Nokes, who supported amendments to the Crimin...
Lucy Letby Retrial For Attempted Murder of Baby Girl
Lucy Letby, a convicted child killer, is on trial for attempting to murder a premature baby girl known as Baby K in 2016. Prosecutor Nick Johnson says Letby was caught displacing the infant's breathing tube. Previously convicted of multi...
Johnson & Johnson Settles Talc Safety Claims for $700 Million
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay seven hundred million dollars to settle allegations over the safety of its talcum-based products. The settlement involves 42 states and the District of Columbia, with New York receiving forty-four mill...
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Labour Candidate Criticises Starmer's Sun Newspaper Ad
Labour has faced internal criticism as one of its parliamentary candidates, Kim Johnson from Liverpool Riverside, condemned the party for advertising on the Sun's homepage. Johnson, whose constituency boycotts the Sun due to its false re...
Trump Fundraiser in London Raises One Dollar Two Million Ahead of Event
A fundraiser in London hosted by Holly Valance has secured one dollar two million in donations ahead of the event, featuring Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle. Prominent figures like Richard Grenell and Woody Johnson will attend, w...
Starmer Critiques Sunak's 'Corbyn-Style' Manifesto
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has criticized the Conservatives' latest manifesto, calling it a 'Jeremy Corbyn style manifesto.' Starmer claimed the plan is ambitious but unfunded, drawing parallels to Corbyn's previous proposals. Prime ...
Controversy Surrounds Conservative Party Candidates Over Conspiracy Theories and Controversial Posts
The Conservative Party faces criticism for candidates sharing conspiracy theories and making controversial posts. Labour raised concerns about their integrity. Notable candidates include Jenny Johnson, Yousef Dahmash, Niall Innes, Alex D...
One in Five Professional Footballers Using Snus or Nicotine Pouches
A recent study found that around one in five professional footballers use snus or tobacco-free nicotine pouches. The research, involving both male and female players, highlights significant health risks and challenges in quitting due to ...
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One in Five Professional Footballers Using Snus or Nicotine Pouches
A recent study found that around one in five professional footballers use snus or tobacco-free nicotine pouches. The research, involving both male and female players, highlights significant health risks and challenges in quitting due to ...
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UK Income Tax Threshold Freeze Extended to 2028
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the extension of the income tax threshold freeze until 2028, marking the biggest tax rise in 50 years. Both major parties have ruled out increases in VAT, income tax, and national insurance, potent...
Simon Case Apologizes for 'Raw' Covid-19 Messages
Simon Case, the UK's top civil servant, has apologized for his 'raw' and 'in-the-moment' WhatsApp messages that criticized Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Downing Street colleagues during the pandemic. He admitted regretting these state...
Rishi Sunak Announces Early UK General Election for 4 July
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced an early UK general election for Thursday, 4 July. In a speech outside 10 Downing Street, Sunak stated his intentions to win a fifth term for the Conservatives amidst rainy weather. This surprise ...
Nadhim Zahawi Regrets Forcing Boris Johnson Out
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi expressed regret over forcing Boris Johnson out as Prime Minister in 2022. Johnson resigned after a series of scandals and over fifty government resignations. Zahawi's reflections and regrets will be detai...
UK Universities at Risk Without Increased Fees or Funding
UK universities are at risk of financial collapse without urgent action to increase tuition fees or funding. Vice-chancellors and former ministers warn that many institutions could go bust within two years. They suggest raising fees by t...
Chris Heaton-Harris Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris will not stand at the next general election. Serving since September 2022, he expressed gratitude to his Daventry constituents and highlighted his work on the Windsor Framework and restoring...
Peer Banned from Lords Bars for Bullying
Lord Kulveer Ranger will face a 12-month suspension from House of Lords bars for bullying while intoxicated. Ranger, former adviser to Boris Johnson, has resigned the government whip and apologized. Sanctions include a three-week suspens...
Tory Peer Lord Kulveer Ranger Faces Suspension Over Drunken Outburst
Lord Kulveer Ranger, a Conservative peer, faces a three-week suspension from the House of Lords for drunkenly harassing two women. The incident occurred in Strangers' Bar in Parliament where he was visibly intoxicated. In addition to the...
Margaret Thatcher's Confidential Memo: Scrapping National Insurance Would Create 'Many Losers,' Warned Nigel Lawson
A previously undisclosed memo from Nigel Lawson, who served as Margaret Thatcher's tax-cutting chancellor and is cited as an inspiration by current Chancellor Rishi Sunak, advises against merging National Insurance and income tax due to ...
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Israel Warns France of Iranian Threats at Paris Olympics
Possible Successors to Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party Leader
Olaf Scholz to Run for German Chancellor Again in 2025
TikTok Fined by UK Regulator for Child Safety Data Reporting Failures
Miracle Baby Born After Gaza Airstrike
Global Tech Outage Caused by Bug in CrowdStrike's Software
Ukrainian FM Open to Peace Talks with Russia, China Reports
EU to Transfer Interest from Frozen Russian Funds to Ukraine
Greenpeace Co-Founder Paul Watson Arrested in Greenland
EU Relocates Summit to Punish Hungary over Orban's Ukraine Visit
Netanyahu Seeks Meeting with Trump During Washington Visit
World's Hottest Day Recorded on July 21
UK Labour Government To Halt Migrant Housing on Accommodation Barge
President Biden Returns to White House After Testing COVID Negative
Trump Says Kamala Harris Would Be Easier Election Opponent Than Biden
Thousands Protest in Mallorca Against Mass Tourism
Immigration Crackdown Targets Car Washes and Beauty Sector
Nigeria's Controversial Return to Colonial-Era National Anthem
Hacking Vulnerabilities: Androids vs. iPhones
Ukraine Crisis Should Be EU's Responsibility, Says Trump’s Envoy
A Week of Turmoil: Key Moments in US Politics
Barrow's Sacred Heart Primary School Faces Long-Term Closure
German National Sentenced to Death in Belarus
Elon Musk's Companies Drop CrowdStrike After Global Windows 10 Outage
US Advises India on Russian Ties Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Trump Pledges to End Ukraine Conflict if Reelected
Global IT Outage Unveils Digital Vulnerabilities
Global IT Outage Sparks Questions About Financial Accountability
CrowdStrike Bug Affects 8.5 Million Windows Devices
Flights Resume After Major Microsoft Outage
US Criticizes International Court's Opinion on Israeli Occupation
CrowdStrike Update Causes Global IT Outage Due to Skipped Quality Checks
EU’s Patronizing Attitude Towards Africa Revealed
Netanyahu Denounces World Court Ruling on Israeli Occupation
Adidas Drops Bella Hadid Over Controversy
Global Outage Caused by CrowdStrike Update Impacts Millions
Massive Flight Cancellations Across the U.S. Due to Microsoft Outage
Global Windows Outage Causes Chaos Across Banks, Airlines, and More
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Using Chemical Weapons
UK's Flawed COVID-19 Planning Exposed by Inquiry
Ursula von der Leyen Wins Second Term as European Commission President
Police Officer Injured in Attack in Central Paris
Hulk Hogan absolutely tore it up at the RNC.
Paris is being "cleansed" of migrants and homeless people ahead of the Olympics.
Lamine Yamal arriving at his school after winning the Euros
Campaigners Urge UK Government to Block Shein's London IPO
UK Labour Government's Legislative Agenda
UK Labour Government to Regulate Powerful AI Models
Record Heat Temperatures in Ukraine Amid Power Crisis
UK Government Plans to Remove 92 Hereditary Peers from House of Lords
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