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Burnham signals 10p tax rate for lower earners as PM succession looms
Andy Burnham, poised to become PM after Starmer's resignation, hints at introducing a 10p starter income tax rate for lower earners, reviving a policy last see…
MediumBecerra's Stunning Reversal: From 3% to California Governor's Race
Xavier Becerra, a former Biden cabinet official, surged from 3% polling in March to advance to California's gubernatorial general election, potentially becomin…
HighKremlin Confirms Preliminary Deal for Witkoff Moscow Visit as Trump Defends Ukraine Peace Talks
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov confirmed a preliminary agreement for envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Moscow, as Trump defended the envoy over a leaked call and the rev…
HighJapan Must Abandon Engagement Strategy as Putin's Etorofu Visit Signals China-Russia Coordination
Putin's landing on disputed Etorofu Island exposed Japan's failed engagement strategy with Russia and revealed close China-Russia coordination, prompting Tokyo…
HighChina's Wang Yi calls for India partnership over rivalry amid warming ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged India and China to view each other as partners rather than rivals, citing improved bilateral relations and record trade…
HighTrump Trades Kansas and Iowa Rallies for Telerallies as South Carolina Senate Race Tightens
Trump canceled weekend Kansas and Iowa rallies in favor of telerallies in nearly 20 states as Republicans face tight midterm races, including a closely watched…
HighSenate Republicans Reject Trump's Canada Tariffs in Symbolic Vote
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 51-48 to reject Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, with four GOP senators crossing party lines, though the measure…
HighOhio's 2026 Ballot: Husted vs. Brown for Senate, Ramaswamy vs. Acton for Governor
Ohio voters decide a special US Senate race, a governor's contest and all 15 US House seats on November 3, 2026, in a live-updated midterm election preview.
MediumBJP aide shot dead as West Bengal erupts in post-election violence
A top BJP political aide was shot dead in West Bengal after the party's controversial election victory, triggering widespread violence, mass arrests, and a con…
HighWhite House backs ethics language in bipartisan crypto bill
The White House has agreed to new ethics language in a bipartisan crypto bill, with Senate Republicans confirming Trump's support for the Clarity Act ahead of…
MediumBurnham's Government Faces a Crowded Agenda: Budget, Brexit, North Sea Oil and Welfare Choices
Chris Mason previews a crowded agenda for Andy Burnham's new government, including a low-key Budget, reopening Brexit debate on freedom of movement, and divisi…
MediumSenate GOP Fears Trump Could Sink Georgia Runoff, Repeating 2021 Losses
Senate Republicans fear Trump's possible 2024 campaign announcement and renewed fraud claims could hurt Herschel Walker's December 6 Georgia runoff against Sen…
MediumMilei's property bill sparks clashes as thousands protest in Buenos Aires
Argentine security forces clashed with thousands of protesters opposing President Milei's private property reform bill in Buenos Aires. The government removed…
HighBurnham wins Makerfield seat, positioning for Labour leadership challenge to Starmer
Andy Burnham secured a parliamentary seat in a high-stakes by-election, clearing the way for an expected leadership challenge against embattled PM Keir Starmer…
HighCongress rebukes Trump with symbolic Iran war powers vote
The Republican-controlled Senate passed a measure instructing Trump to halt the Iran war or seek congressional approval, marking the first time both chambers h…
HighTrump endorses candidates across six states ahead of Tuesday primaries
Former President Trump endorsed candidates across six states ahead of Tuesday primaries, including gubernatorial races in California and Iowa, backing Republic…
HighSenate Passes Bill Resetting BARMM Parliamentary Polls to September 2026, a Fourth Postponement
The Senate passed Senate Bill 1823 on third reading, setting the first BARMM Parliament elections for the second Monday of September 2026, the fourth postponem…
MediumHouse Republicans set to vote on removing Trump critic Liz Cheney from leadership
House Republicans are preparing to vote on removing Liz Cheney from party leadership for criticizing Trump's false election claims, with a vote potentially occ…
HighStarmer fights for political survival as Labour revolt deepens
UK PM Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign after Labour's disastrous election results, with health secretary Wes Streeting resigning and nearly 90 MP…
HighSenate Blocks Latest Iran War Powers Measure, but Republican Support Grows to Three
The Senate narrowly blocked a Democratic-led bid to halt the Iran war without congressional authorization, 50-49, as a third Republican backed advancing the me…
HighThailand Cabinet approves casino legalization bill to revive tourism economy
Thailand's Cabinet approved a draft bill to legalize casinos as part of efforts to boost tourism and address economic stagnation. The proposal includes age res…
HighIndia proposes elected body for Ladakh amid years of statehood demands
India's government proposed creating an elected legislative body for Ladakh, but civil society leaders expressed disappointment over slow progress and lack of…
HighDexcom Stock Breaks Resistance as Diabetes Leader Posts 113% Earnings Growth
Dexcom, a diabetes management technology company, posts 113% earnings growth and breaks through stock resistance after a Super Bowl ad featuring Nick Jonas, po…
HighUK demands EU include 'Made in Europe' law in reset talks or delay summit
The UK government is delaying EU reset summit talks unless the bloc agrees to discuss the Industrial Accelerator Act, which could exclude British businesses fr…
HighTrump tightens Cuba sanctions as island faces fuel crisis
US President Trump signed an executive order imposing new sanctions on Cuban officials while threatening military intervention. Cuba's government condemned the…
HighStarmer makes final push as Labour braces for record election losses
Labour braces for record-breaking losses in Thursday's local elections, with PM Starmer warning voters that Reform and Greens are unfit to lead amid global ins…
HighFrance's National Assembly backs ban on social media for under-15s
France's National Assembly voted 116-23 to ban social media access for under-15s, following Australia's lead amid concerns over online bullying and mental heal…
HighStanford delays social media ban update amid coalition tensions
Education Minister Erica Stanford promises a June update on New Zealand's social media ban for under-16s, with legislation now targeted for later this year rat…
HighArkansas 2026 Midterms: Cotton vs. Shoffner for Senate, Sanders vs. Love for Governor, All Four House Seats Up
Arkansas votes November 3, 2026 in a US Senate race (Cotton vs Shoffner), a governor's race (Sanders vs Love) and all four of its US House seats.
MediumDOJ Calls Alaska Senate Ballot Allegations 'Troubling,' Moves to Segregate Ballots Before Election
Alaska's U.S. attorney called allegations that Democrats recruited a same-name candidate to split the vote 'troubling' while declining to name any crimes under…
MediumGOP Officials Testify Trump Pressured Them to Break Law to Overturn 2020 Election
GOP state election officials testified before Congress that Trump's campaign pressured them to overturn 2020 results through illegal means, including fake elec…
HighRhode Island Votes in 2026 Midterms: Reed vs. McKay for Senate, Foulkes vs. Guckian for Governor
Rhode Island voters decide a US Senate race (Jack Reed vs Raymond McKay), a governor's race (Helena Foulkes vs Aaron Guckian) and both US House seats on Novemb…
MediumPutin to Visit China May 19-20, Marking 25 Years of Strategic Partnership
Russian President Putin will visit China May 19-20, marking the 25th anniversary of their foundational treaty and occurring just after Trump's state visit, sig…
HighRamaswamy Loses Ohio Governor Bid as Indian-American Candidates Win Across US Midterm Races
Early midterm results show Democrats poised to take the US House, with at least four Indian-American candidates projected winners and Vivek Ramaswamy losing hi…
MediumMoldova Appoints Financier Tofan as PM to Accelerate EU Membership Push
Moldova's parliament elected financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister with backing from President Sandu, aiming to advance EU membership talks and achieve acce…
HighFederal Judge Strikes Down Trump's Voter Citizenship Executive Order
A federal judge struck down key provisions of Trump's election integrity executive order, ruling the citizenship verification requirement and other election ru…
HighEuropean spy chiefs warn Russia planning escalated NATO tests within months
European spy chiefs warn Russia may test NATO with attacks within months, though Baltic officials caution against panic that could play into Kremlin psychologi…
HighXi, Putin's G20 No-Show Tests Modi's Diplomatic Balancing Act
China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin will skip India's G20 Summit, sending Premier Li Qiang and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov instead. The absences…
HighTrump Signs Executive Order Banning Trans Women From Women's Sports
President Trump signed an executive order prohibiting transgender women from competing in female sports, rolling back Biden-era Title IX guidance and marking h…
HighRussia's Managed Election: Kremlin Seeks Validation for War Despite Suppressed Dissent
Russia's parliamentary election is a foregone conclusion designed to legitimize Putin and the Ukraine war, with the Kremlin suppressing anti-war opposition whi…
HighKeisha Lance Bottoms Becomes First Black Woman Elected Georgia Governor, Flipping the Seat for Democrats
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia's governorship over Republican Rick Jackson, becoming the state's first Black woman governor and first Democrat to wi…
HighFrance Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Targeting September Rollout
France's Parliament approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, requiring age verification systems and joining Australia and the UK in stricter…
HighTrump $250 Bill Plan Hits 1866 Legal Wall Despite Treasury Push
Treasury officials are advancing plans for a $250 bill featuring Trump despite a federal law barring living people from appearing on U.S. currency. Congression…
HighKazakhstan's Balancing Act: Elections Cement Tokayev's Power Amid EU-Russia-China Tensions
Kazakhstan holds parliamentary elections on August 23 amid constitutional changes that consolidate presidential power. Experts predict the ruling party will do…
HighGOP's Katko, Trump impeachment voter, announces retirement
New York Republican John Katko, one of 10 House GOP members who voted to impeach Trump, announced retirement Friday, citing conscience and family priorities af…
HighPoland Balances US Alliance With European Security Independence
Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski affirms US alliance while signaling Poland won't be exploited, urging Europe to strengthen unified defense against Russian thr…
HighMusk's $366M spending makes him 2026's biggest political donor
Elon Musk has spent $366 million in the 2026 US midterm cycle, with $276 million since July supporting Republicans, making him likely the single-biggest politi…
HighZelenskyy's diplomatic wins mask deepening domestic crisis over defence minister
Zelenskyy faces mounting domestic pressure after dismissing popular defence minister Fedorov, exposing fractures between modernizing reformers and Soviet-era i…
HighStarmer, Trump Discuss Middle East Tensions Amid Diplomatic Friction
UK PM Starmer and US President Trump discussed Middle East tensions and military cooperation via RAF bases, with Starmer extending condolences for fallen US so…
HighNetanyahu-Trump White House meeting tests fractured alliance amid Iran tensions
Netanyahu visits Trump at the White House to discuss Iran policy amid growing friction between the leaders over Israeli strikes in Lebanon and declining US pub…
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