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Jeffrey Archer, bestselling British novelist and disgraced politician, dies aged 86

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United Kingdom

Tory leader sacks arch-rival after 'plot' to defect to Reform UK

In the past 12 months, the Conservatives have suffered a string of defections to hard-right Reform UK, including some former Cabinet ministers.

World News

Watch: People seen leaving university campus after Charlie Kirk shooting at Utah Valley University

Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot Wednesday at Utah Valley University. Social media videos captured the moment of the attack. President Trump ordered U.S. flags lowered to half-staff until Sunday evening in Kirk’s honor.

Europe News

US-style blanket travel bans could be 'viable' in UK, says Tory leader

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on Friday said the UK could introduce its own travel bans, arguing that Britain is being "mugged" by "illegal migration."

Europe News

Former UK Tory MP charged with cheating in election betting scandal

Craig Williams was one of 15 people charged by the Gambling Commission on Monday over bets placed on the date of the UK's 2024 general election.

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Business

Trump-backed conservative news channel’s share price soars over 2,200%

Newsmax has seen increased popularity during US president Donald Trump’s second term, with the election of other right-wing politicians also boosting its success.

Europe News

'Not real food'? UK political leaders spar over sandwiches

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch's criticism of the sandwich sparked a retort from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and fierce debate in Britain.

Culture news

Belfast rappers Kneecap win discrimination case against UK government

After being denied music funding by the then-Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, Northern Irish group Kneecap has won a case against the UK government.

Europe News

UK Conservative Party choose Kemi Badenoch as new leader

Britain's Conservative Party has elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader, becoming the first Black woman to lead a major political party in the UK. Badenoch succeeds former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose tenure was marked by the Conservatives' worst election performance since 1832.

Europe News

Brothers of Italy face cordon sanitaire test at European Parliament

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will find out today if her party's lawmakers are barred from securing high-level posts in the European Parliament by pro-EU political groups.

Culture news

Conservatives move to block Switzerland from hosting Eurovision

Referendums are a key feature of Swiss political life. Could this quirk of the country’s democratic system be used to stop it hosting Eurovision?

Europe News

UK election analysis: A fragile landslide

The left-of-centre Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the UK election, while right-wing parties are prevailing elsewhere in Europe. But beneath the surface, the far right remains a force for the new Labour administration to reckon with.

Europe News

Far-right prepares for power in EU institutions

The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) at the European Parliament will elect co-presidents today (26 June).

United Kingdom

Sunak speaks out on betting scandal as UK election campaign heats up

The British Prime Minister confirmed that he was not being investigated over the controversial allegations which has taken Westminster by storm.

United Kingdom

Nigel Farage’s populists overtake Conservatives, polls show

Reform, which is run and largely funded by multimillionaire businessman Richard Tice, has a largely populist agenda that aims to attract voters on both the far left and the far right.

Europe News

Will French right wing form an Italian-style alliance?

On Tuesday, the Chairman of Les Républicains, Eric Ciotti, announced an alliance between his party and the far-right Rassemblement National, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, ahead of parliamentary elections in France.

United Kingdom

UK prime minister unveils Conservative Party manifesto

The manifesto launch comes shortly after PM Rishi Sunak was forced to deny rumours he might resign before polling day.