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Nigel Farage says he's resigning as MP and will run in by-election

"I've decided that the people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions," Farage said. "It's a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment".

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Macron tours Damascus' Umayyad Mosque during Syria visit

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Damascus' Umayyad Mosque with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and signs the guestbook during his Syria trip.

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Starmer calls decision to resign as British PM 'intensely personal'

Starmer also said the next prime minister would not be able to spend any less time focusing on diplomacy and international affairs, citing the impact of the wars in Ukraine and Iran on the cost of living.

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20,000 protest against AfD party conference in Germany

Thüringen police described the protest as "legitimate" but said an AfD constituency office and police officers had been attacked with paint bombs and fireworks.

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Moldovan prime minister resigns after eight months in office

Moldova's president Maia Sandu said she would start consultations with the country's political parties on Monday over selecting a new prime minister.

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Does the UK really have the highest prime minister turnover in Europe?

The resignation of Keir Starmer means that the UK, a European country once known for its ability to return stable governments, will see its seventh prime minister since 2016. Social media users claim this is the highest rate on the continent. Is this true?

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Iraqi officials arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid

Iraqi security forces sealed off all entrances to the capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone early Sunday and carried out raids inside the compound that houses key government institutions and foreign embassies.

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Senior UK minister rules out leadership challenge

Jones' decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK's top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Street as early as July.

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Czech president appeals to Constitutional court amid NATO summit clash

The 2026 NATO summit is set to be held on the 7 and 8 July at the Beştepe Presidential Compound in Ankara.

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Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling £400,000

"Murrell occupied a significant position of privilege and power in public life in Scotland," assistant chief constable Stuart Houston of Police Scotland said.

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Labour MPs mull leadership challenge after Starmer resigns

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ruled himself out of a leadership race after he announced his backing for Andy Burnham.

Culture news

Explained: Why did a French town cancel a play about refugees?

A mayor's decision to cancel a play about refugees has caused uproar in France and raised concerns about the far-right's grip on culture.

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UK Prime Minister Starmer resigns as Burnham announces candidacy

Starmer will continue as caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader is elected, while Reform UK has demanded a general election.

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Starmer weighing 'political realities' amid resignation reports

The British PM has repeatedly vowed to fight on in his role but has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks.

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Who is Andy Burnham? The UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years

Burnham served as the Mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years prior to his emerging as frontrunner to succeed former PM Keir Starmer, who struggled with internal divisions and low poll ratings during most of his premiership.

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Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, setting up leadership battle

In his victory speech, Burnham warned the Labour Party that it had a "final chance to change".

USA

JD Vance cancels trip to Switzerland for planned US-Iran talks

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an initial agreement aimed at bringing the Iran war to a close on Wednesday.

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Voters head to the polls in key UK by-election

Burnham is regarded by many Labour MPs as the party's best chance of recovery following the disastrous May local elections.

East-West Connect

How AI is reshaping government services

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is advancing large-scale digitalisation and AI integration across government services in a bid to transform the economy and boost its GDP.

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Mélenchon 2027 candidacy not popular among wider French left

The alliances forged with Mélenchon's LFI in the run-up to the municipal elections have already been criticised by some centre-left voices. Now, the idea of a left-wing primary is gaining traction.