Hamish Falconer, who transitioned from Foreign Office diplomat to MP for Lincoln in 2024, has reached the cabinet as minister for European relations under Andy Burnham after serving as Middle East minister.
With nearly 36 crore Gen Z voters expected by 2029, the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi are ramping up youth outreach amid student protests over exam leaks and unemployment, aiming to challenge the BJP's dominance among young Indians.
Key witness Melvin Theuma testified in Malta that businessman Yorgen Fenech was impatient to have journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia murdered in 2017, texting from his boat that he was preparing champagne to celebrate.
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, wins the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan, defeating establishment-backed Haley Stevens, signaling a shift in swing-state politics towards anti-establishment sentiment and grassroots movements.
Zambia's opposition faces the 2026 general election without former president Edgar Lungu, who died in June 2025. Parties are competing to inherit his political legacy and challenge incumbent Hakainde Hichilema.
Nigel Farage (Reform UK) and Rupert Lowe (Restore Britain) are engaged in a complex, on-again-off-again reconciliation effort, driven by policy splits and personal animosity, with significant implications for the UK's right-wing vote in the next general election.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has announced plans to deploy the Royal Navy to the English Channel to intercept asylum seeker dinghies and return them to France or Belgium under 'Operation Fortress', drawing skepticism from experts and swift rejection from French officials.
Nigel Farage admits discussing his return to lead Reform UK months before receiving a £5m gift, contradicting previous claims of not being involved in politics at the time, sparking renewed scrutiny over the gift's declaration and his party's finances.
Nigel Farage admitted discussing a return to lead Reform UK months before the 2024 general election, contradicting previous claims he was not involved in politics when he received a £5m gift. This admission reopens questions about the gift's nature and triggers renewed investigations into his conduct.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage proposes "Operation Fortress" to use the Royal Navy to intercept small boats in the English Channel and return asylum seekers to France or Belgium. Experts question the legality and practicality, citing potential violations of French sovereignty and international maritime law, while France calls the plans "unacceptable."
Labour alleges a "stench of sleaze" at Reform UK following reports of Nigel Farage's secret deal to return as leader months before the general election, despite public denials. Farage faces inquiries over a £5m gift from a crypto billionaire and financial support from a convicted fraudster, raising questions about his financial backing.
Andy Burnham's first two weeks as prime minister show a "Burnham bounce" in polls, with Labour gaining a 6-point lead over Reform UK, primarily from returning progressive voters. While Labour is ahead in seats, it's short of a majority, facing challenges in winning back Reform voters and in Wales/Scotland.
Reform UK has instructed its councillors to dismiss a police investigation into £500,000 in donations from Fiona Cottrell as an "establishment stitch-up." This directive comes as YouGov polling indicates a sharp decline in Nigel Farage's popularity and Reform UK's overall support, with Labour and Conservatives closing the gap.
Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister, declaring "my work is done" before handing power to Andy Burnham, who became Labour leader after Starmer's forced resignation. Burnham, the seventh PM since 2016, pledges to restore political stability and raise living standards.
Keir Starmer's hypothetical premiership ends in 2025 after a sharp decline in approval, despite a 2024 landslide victory. A Guardian analysis reveals his loss of support among unions, Muslim communities, and left-wing Labour MPs, presenting challenges for successor Andy Burnham.
Google supports the Indian General Election by providing easy access to voting information and countering misinformation. Initiatives include partnering with the Election Commission, prioritizing trusted content on YouTube, implementing advertising policies, and restricting AI-generated content.
Andy Burnham assumes the UK premiership amidst economic shocks and weak growth, pledging "good growth in every postcode" by reindustrialising, devolving power, tackling the cost of living, addressing youth unemployment, boosting social housing, and navigating defence spending and fiscal rules.
Scotland Yard detectives have interviewed Nigel Farage's aide George Cottrell and his mother Fiona Cottrell under caution as part of an investigation into donations to Reform UK before the July 2024 general election. The inquiry, initiated by the Electoral Commission, examines alleged offenses under the PPERA concerning permissible donors.
A fictitious federal entity, allocated 1.3bn naira in Nigeria's 2026 budget, has triggered a political scandal. The alleged fraudster, Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, faces charges including forgery and impersonation. The case highlights concerns about endemic corruption ahead of the January general election.
Reform UK candidate Tony Mack claims George Cottrell was introduced as Nigel Farage's chief of staff, despite denials of an official role. Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, is alleged to have arranged transport and covered costs for fundraising events for Reform UK.
A fictitious federal entity, the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), allocated 1.3 billion naira in Nigeria’s 2026 budget, has ignited a political scandal. The alleged fraud involves Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, accused of forging presidential signatures and misleading officials, raising questions about high-level collusion ahead of January's general election.
A fictitious federal entity, the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), allocated 1.3 billion naira in Nigeria’s 2026 budget, has sparked a political storm. The scandal involves alleged forgery, impersonation, and fraud by Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, raising questions about high-level collusion ahead of January's general election.
Reform UK has requested that the Clacton byelection be held on August 6, following Nigel Farage's decision to resign from the seat he has held since the 2024 general election. Farage aims to frame the contest as 'people versus the establishment,' but rivals are boycotting the election.
The Guardian investigation reveals that bankers reported potential money laundering concerns to the National Crime Agency (NCA) regarding transactions involving senior Reform UK figures, including Nigel Farage and Richard Tice. Suspicious activity reports (SARs) were filed over donations and loans, prompting scrutiny of the party's finances and adherence to electoral rules.
