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I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending decisions
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.
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UFC champion says he has been banned from White House fight over criticisms of Trump
Sean Strickland claims he was not cleared to attend the UFC event because he ‘made fun of Israel and Epstein’The only current US UFC champion says he has been barred from Sunday’s fight card on the south lawn of the White House because he dared to criticize Donald Trump, Israel…
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Scrap legal equality duty for public services, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader says the rules have led to public bodies becoming "institutionally incompetent".
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FBI fires several analysts tied to disputed ‘Catholic ideology’ memo
Firings are part of a broader personnel purge under under the leadership of director Kash Patel, a Trump loyalistSeveral FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists” were fired on Friday, according to their…
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Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
The Greater Manchester mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.
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Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says
Sir Keir Starmer says the question of "how accusations of racism informed decision making" must be addressed, as protesters clash with police in Southampton.
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'Beleaguered and bereft' - Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10
Newly published documents show Lord Mandelson and ministers' concerns about the prime minister and Labour MPs.
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Key messages between Mandelson and ministers so far
The 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister.
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Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
Scotland's former first minister is challenged by Laura Kuenssberg over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.
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Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".
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JD Vance says Trump ‘pushing forward’ with Golden Dome as he addresses Air Force Academy – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Sign up to the Breaking News US emailIn one of the opinions shared by the Supreme Court Thursday morning, the Court has ruled in favor of a Black man who claims that there was racial bias in the make up of the jury that convicted him.In Pitchford v…
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Trump’s justice department reportedly opens criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.US justice department reportedly opens criminal inquiry into Trump accuser E Jean CarrollSign up to the Breaking News US emailPresident Trump is set to hold the 12th cabinet meeting of his second term at 11am EST on Wednesday.Three Democratic state…
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Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.
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Federal court blocks new Republican-friendly voting map in Alabama
Panel of three judges says congressional map was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black votersAlabama cannot use a new Republican-friendly map in this year’s midterm elections because it was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black voters, a panel of three…
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Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid
Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.
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UK net migration needs to fall further, says Andy Burnham
Labour's candidate for Makerfield also said government immigration reforms must "get the balance right".
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Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.
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Burnham pledges not to 're-run' Brexit arguments
The potential leadership challenger says he is not proposing the UK considers rejoining the EU.
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Lauren Boebert suggests Trump withheld funds to Colorado over prosecution of election denier
Republican said she hoped recent commutation of Tina Peters by governor would free up federal funding for clean drinking waterRepublican congresswoman Lauren Boebert suggested that Donald Trump blocked funds for a clean drinking water project in her state over the prosecution of…
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Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
If the Greater Manchester mayor goes on to win the by-election, he would be able to launch a leadership challenge against the PM.
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Kash Patel lobs false claims about top Democrat as they spar over allegations of FBI chief’s excessive drinking on the job – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Kash Patel denies excessive drinking allegations as ‘total farce’ in Senate hearingSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe Pentagon revealed on 29 April that the US war on Iran had cost about $25bn for roughly two months of spending. Today, when…
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Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?
Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?
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Sean Duffy faces backlash for new family reality show: ‘unfocused and out of touch’
US transportation secretary announces The Great American Road Trip amid transportation crises and rising fuel pricesSean Duffy, the US transportation secretary, hauled his family into a van for a wholesome, seven-month trek across the nation, which was filmed for an upcoming…
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Virginia supreme court blocks state’s new congressional map in blow to Democrats ahead of midterms – live
High court strikes down a redistricting referendum that recently passed which would’ve given Democrats four more House seatsSign up for the Breaking News US emailA reminder that my colleagues are covering the latest on the conflict in the Middle East. Including secretary of…
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Labour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning elections in Wales
Labour sources have told the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.
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Michigan’s Combative Democratic Senate Primary Heats Up
Attacks are flying, prominent Democrats are taking sides and the fight is just getting started.