POLITICSUK political uncertainty grows as Andy Burnham clears path to challenge PM StarmerAndy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.CNBC·1w ago
POLITICSFirm Tied to Trump Donor Got No-Bid Contract to Clean Reflecting PoolA White House spokeswoman said the president was not involved in selecting Greenwater Services, the business owned by a trust led by John J. Cafaro.NY Times·1w ago
POLITICSHannah Pingree and Bobby Charles Will Face Off in Maine Governor’s RaceMr. Charles, a conservative Republican, had led the field ahead of a ranked-choice runoff. But Ms. Pingree, a former Maine House speaker, had been in a tight race with other Democrats.NY Times·1w ago
POLITICSAsia markets fall as investors assess durability of U.S.-Iran peace dealU.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday defended Trump's interim agreement with Iran, saying any economic relief for Tehran would depend on the country complying with the terms of the deal.CNBC·1w ago
POLITICSThousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be knownExperts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.BBC News·1w ago
POLITICSBurnham Wins Makerfield By-Election, Clearing Path to Challenge Starmer as UK Prime MinisterAndy Burnham, Labour’s most popular politician, beat the populist right-wing Reform U.K. party in the Makerfield by-election. The decisive victory will energize his bid to become prime minister.NY Times·1w ago
POLITICSBurnham by-election victory raises stakes for StarmerAndy Burnham wins the closely watched Makerfield by-election, a result likely to intensify scrutiny of UK Prime MinisterAl Jazeera·1w ago
POLITICSSir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal successAndy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.BBC News·1w ago
POLITICSBurnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speechLabour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader.BBC News·1w ago
POLITICSUkraine urges EU to pressure Russia to end war before winterUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy say his country will need help if the war with Russia continues into the winter.Al Jazeera·1w ago
POLITICSVance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading ClaimsThe vice president said the United States had leverage to dictate the outcome of the next round of negotiations. But he claimed incorrectly that Iran got no new benefit from the lifting of oil sanctions.NY Times·1w ago
POLITICSAndy Burnham wins key UK by-election, paving way to challenge Keir StarmerGreater Manchester mayor's victory in Makerfield clears path for bid to unseat Starmer as prime minister.Al Jazeera·1w ago
