Andy Burnham’s in-tray: The challenges facing the new UK PM
Andy Burnham will become Britain’s next prime minister on Monday, with huge challenges and opportunities.
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New York’s Mamdani says looking into Netanyahu arrest during city visit
Mamdani had pledged to arrest Netanyahu during campaign for mayor and says he is consulting city’s legal advisers.
Top German conservative quits after surrogacy sparks backlash within party
Jens Spahn steps down after party criticism over surrogacy, highlighting tensions in Germany’s conservative coalition.
Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist after 20-day hunger strike
Police said protesters tried to stop them from seizing Sonam Wangchuk, causing a ‘slight commotion’.
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Analyst questions Trump’s renewed focus on US election integrity
Eric Ham argues President Donald Trump’s renewed focus on election security is attempt to expand federal authority.
Published On 18 Jul 2026
Trump Media reportedly mulling fee for first access to social media posts
US president has frequently been accused of trading government influence for improper financial gain.
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin reiterates Trump threats about elections
Mullin pledged to make Trump’s election security demands ‘mandatory’ and implement a ‘maximum pressure’ campaign.
Trump threatens Canada with steeper tariff costs over wildfire smoke
US president has frequently pushed false claims blaming the mismanagement of rival politicians for large wildfires.
ICE agent behind fatal shooting in Maine reportedly had troubled history
Relatives of David Brouillette, the agent who shot and killed a man in Maine, said he had record of violent behaviour.
Top IRS lawyer to resign post amid disagreements with Trump administration
Reports indicate a controversial settlement deal and disputes over tax audits may have prompted Ken Kies to step down.
Beyond LNG: Berlin’s red-carpet diplomacy signals a bigger bet on Algeria
Germany, stripped of Russian pipeline gas, received Algeria’s president with military honours and talked about LNG.
