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PM Burnham Considers Disposable BBQ Ban Amid Wildfire Threat
Prime Minister Burnham is considering a nationwide ban on disposable barbecues, responding to escalating wildfire risks across the UK during a prolonged spell of dry weather.
1 hour ago
Burnham Urges Affluent Areas to House More Asylum Seekers
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called for wealthier parts of the UK to house more asylum seekers, sparking a debate as the Prime Minister addressed protests over current housing plans.
5 hours ago
Lebanon Parliament Votes to Abolish Death Penalty, First in Middle East
Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, a historic move that would make it the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.
7 hours ago
UK Heatwave: Burnham to Chair Cobra Meeting as Temperatures Soar
The UK's record-breaking heatwave shows no signs of abating, with temperatures set to surge again over the next few days.
8 hours ago
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Reform's Tice Accused of 'Nasty Tactics' Over Guardian Legal Threat
Reform deputy leader Richard Tice faces accusations of 'nasty tactics' after issuing a legal threat to The Guardian, targeting a journalist reporting on his financial transactions.
16 hours ago
Trump Reportedly Used Catering Truck for Secret Summit Exit Amid Iran Threat
Former US President Donald Trump reportedly departed a NATO summit last month via a secret military flight, employing an elaborate ruse that included being moved between aircraft in a catering truck due to an Iranian assassination threat.
Yesterday
Farage Rebukes Reform Figure Over "Traitor" Slur Against Ex-Defence Chief
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has publicly reprimanded party associate Zia Yusuf after he branded former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace a "traitor."
Yesterday
Donald Trump Faces Charges Ahead of Historic New York Court Appearance
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to appear in a New York court, following his indictment on charges linked to hush-money payments, marking the first time a former American president has faced criminal prosecution.
9 August 2026
Trump's Divisive Speech Raises New Questions Over Judicial Independence
In a highly divisive speech, former US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on the judge presiding over his felony case, raising concerns about the erosion of judicial independence.
9 August 2026
Israel Rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, Demands Hamas Disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected President Donald Trump's 15-point peace plan for Gaza, insisting that Israel's military will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.
9 August 2026
Prison Overcrowding Poses Early Test for PM Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces his first major political challenge over the UK's severe prison overcrowding crisis, forcing his government to confront a series of difficult choices.
9 August 2026
US Pledges $1 Billion Aid to Colombia as New Right-Wing President Takes Office
The United States has offered $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as the nation's new right-wing president, pledging an "all-out war" on "narco-terrorism" and economic austerity.
9 August 2026
PM Burnham Urged to Declare Plastic Spill 'National Disaster' Amid Growing Criticism
Environmental volunteers are pressing Prime Minister Andy Burnham to declare a recent plastic spill a 'national disaster', criticising the government's handling of the incident.
9 August 2026
US Senate Approves Sweeping Russia Sanctions Targeting Energy Revenue
The US Senate has approved a broad sanctions bill targeting Russia, designed to curb its energy income and punish officials involved in evading existing restrictions.
8 August 2026
Todd Blanche Confirmed as US Attorney General After Narrow Senate Vote
Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, has been confirmed as the US Attorney General following a contentious 50-49 Senate vote.
8 August 2026
US Chairman of Joint Chiefs Reportedly Seeks 'Off-Ramp' from Iran War
General Caine, the US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is reportedly seeking a strategy to de-escalate the five-month-long conflict in Iran, which has proven costly and unpopular domestically.
8 August 2026
Defence Secretary Streeting Vows Inquiry into Army College Abuse Claims
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has pledged a comprehensive investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at an Army college in North Yorkshire, stating he was "sickened" by the claims and promising to examine what went wrong.
8 August 2026
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkiye Sign Defence Pact Challenging US Influence
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye have signed a landmark defence agreement, with analysts suggesting the pact signals a significant geopolitical realignment and a challenge to the United States' traditional role in regional security.
7 August 2026
