Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's fifth prime minister in four years, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. Burnham aims to buck the trend of unpopular governments, bringing a new leadership style and immediate focus on the cost of living and energy bills.
Ten bodies, including a former mayor and two municipal officials, were discovered across Zacatecas, Mexico, with five found hanging from a highway bridge. The victims showed signs of torture and messages from an organized crime group, prompting a security forces deployment and investigation.
Andy Burnham is set to become the next Labour leader and UK Prime Minister after securing 322 nominations from Labour MPs, just one shy of the number needed to run unopposed. If no other candidates emerge by Wednesday, Burnham will be declared leader next week and take office on July 20.
Andy Burnham is set to become the next Labour leader and potentially Prime Minister after securing 322 nominations from Labour MPs. If no other candidates emerge, he will be declared leader next week and take office on July 20th.
Andy Burnham is poised to become the next Labour leader without a contest, as no other candidates have emerged to challenge him. He is expected to be declared leader next week and potentially become Prime Minister on July 20th.
Andy Burnham is set to become Labour's new leader as no other candidates have emerged to challenge him. Nominations opened Thursday, and without opposition, Burnham could be declared leader next week and potentially become prime minister on July 20th.
Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and former City Council President Aaron Banks pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in a bribery scheme. They are among several officials who have admitted guilt ahead of a trial, with sentencing set for October 15.
Jeff Bezos and Kevin O'Leary critique government inefficiency, sparking debate on taxation. Bezos argues doubling his taxes wouldn't solve systemic issues, while O'Leary calls NYC a 'disaster' and opposes taxing billionaires.
Jeff Bezos and Kevin O'Leary critique government inefficiency, arguing taxation won't solve systemic issues, sparking debate with former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Air pollution kills over 8 million people annually, yet receives little media attention. Cities like London and New York are proving that data-driven solutions can drastically reduce pollution levels, offering a roadmap for global action.
Keir Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister after two years, announcing his successor will be chosen by September. Andy Burnham, the popular Manchester mayor and MP for Makerfield, is widely expected to take over, bringing extensive experience from national and regional politics.
Keir Starmer will resign as Labour leader after losing support from MPs. Andy Burnham, following a significant by-election victory, is the front-runner to succeed him, potentially by mid-July.
Keir Starmer will resign as Labour leader after admitting he lost the support of his MPs. Andy Burnham, following a decisive election victory, is the front-runner to succeed him, potentially by mid-July.
Keir Starmer resigned as UK Labour leader after two years, announcing his successor will be chosen by September. Andy Burnham, the popular Manchester mayor and MP for Makerfield, is widely expected to take over. Burnham, a moderate-left figure with extensive national and regional experience, has been a vocal critic of Starmer's policies.
Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the UK's Labour Party, citing low approval ratings and pressure from lawmakers. Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, is expected to succeed him, potentially unopposed, amid rising support for anti-immigration parties.
Andy Burnham's allies are increasingly confident of a leadership "coronation" after his by-election win, with numbers backing his bid surging past 300 MPs. This surge could complicate a challenge from Wes Streeting, though some MPs want Burnham to face a full contest to scrutinize his ideas. The Labour party rules require 81 MPs for a contest, and Starmer has stated he will fight any challenge.
Former Tosashimizu Mayor Yō Hodo'oka and former city councilor Hiroo Nagano received suspended sentences for violating the Anti-Monopoly Act. They leaked the minimum reserve price for a public works bid, allowing a contractor to win the contract by bidding slightly above it.
New York's 'Israel Day' parade was marked by the absence of its former mayor, who boycotted the event due to the participation of Israeli minister Smotrich, whom he deemed a proponent of genocide. While some officials condemned Smotrich's presence, right-wing Jewish organizations criticized the boycott.
Joe Ceballos, former mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, detained by ICE for voting as a non-citizen despite being a legal permanent U.S. resident, sparking community support and highlighting Trump administration's voter fraud concerns.
Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent for China. Prosecutors allege she disseminated pro-China propaganda and surveilled dissidents at the direction of Chinese officials.
