Ein 28-Jähriger wurde wegen Mordes an der früheren britischen Ministerin Ann Widdecombe angeklagt, die tot in ihrem Haus in Dartmoor aufgefunden wurde. Die Staatsanwaltschaft prüft weiterhin ein mögliches politisches oder terroristisches Motiv für die Tat.
Andy Burnham, der neue Premierminister des Vereinigten Königreichs, hat nach seiner Ernennung durch König Charles III. erste Kabinettsposten neu besetzt. John Healey wird überraschend Finanzminister. Burnham telefonierte zudem mit US-Präsident Donald Trump und betonte die Reindustrialisierung des Landes sowie Verteidigung und Sicherheit als Schwerpunkte.
Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with the murder of former UK government minister Ann Widdecombe, 78, who was found dead at her home on July 9. Kerry also faces terror charges, with police actively investigating the motive, including potential political motivations.
Defence Minister Ahn faces allegations of desertion due to a discrepancy in his military service record, showing 22 months instead of the usual 14. Ahn and the Ministry of National Defence deny the claims, attributing it to administrative errors.
Academics Gabriel Zucman and Ben Tippet propose a 2% minimum wealth tax on UK households with over £100m, potentially raising £10bn annually from fewer than 1,000 super-rich families. The proposal aims to fund public services and reduce inequality, aligning with Andy Burnham's calls for fairer taxation, though the new prime minister's specific plans are awaited.
Andy Burnham's arrival as UK Prime Minister is met with a cabinet reshuffle, including John Healey as Chancellor, and contradictory reports on a potential 50p income tax. Media reactions are mixed, with some comparing his messaging to post-1945 Labour and others to 1970s policies.
Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow, hitting industrial sites and an oil depot, while Russia continued ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing multiple casualties. Cross-border strikes also led to deaths in Belgorod and on a cargo vessel near Odesa, as Ukraine's military commander Syrskyi faces potential dismissal.
The U.S. condemned China's "dangerous and aggressive" actions against Philippine navy personnel in the South China Sea, after a Chinese coast guard officer reportedly injured a Filipino sailor. The incident occurred at Second Thomas Shoal ahead of U.S. and Chinese foreign ministers' meetings in Manila.
Großbritanniens neuer Premierminister Andy Burnham hat sein Kabinett umgebildet, wobei John Healey überraschend das Finanzressort übernimmt und Ed Miliband Außenminister wird. Mehrere Vertraute des Ex-Premiers verlieren an Einfluss.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike against the NEET paper leak reached its 24th day, with the Cockroach Janta Party intensifying protests in Delhi and demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The demonstration, joined by prominent personalities, was marred by allegations of police force against protesters, which Delhi Police denied.
Japan's defence ministry detected two Chinese missile destroyers and a supply ship with a Russian frigate near Okinotori Island. One Chinese destroyer later conducted an exercise within Japan’s claimed EEZ, notifying surrounding ships, raising concerns over maritime claims.
Andy Burnham has become the UK's new Labour leader and Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's resignation, inheriting a party in electoral freefall. He aims to revive the centre-left by appealing to hope, contrasting with Starmer's grim tone, and faces challenges from populist forces like Reform UK.
Protests sparked by the dismissal of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov have spread to at least 16 cities, including Kiev and Dnepropetrovsk. Demonstrations, now in their fifth day, initially called for Fyodorov's reinstatement but have expanded to demand the dismissal of military chief Alexander Syrsky.
At least 27 people died and 83 are missing after the MV Barima ferry capsized off Guyana's coast. 69 were rescued from the vessel, which carried around 180 people. An investigation is underway, with two crew members testing positive for cannabis.
Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, a key aide to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, who reportedly fled during the 2024 uprising. Kamal was sentenced to death in absentia for "crimes against humanity." Dhaka also expects India's cooperation regarding other fugitives, including Hasina.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Manila, Philippines, to participate in various ASEAN-hosted events from July 21-23. The Russian delegation plans to present its assessment of the Asia-Pacific region, criticizing Western militarization and NATO's expansion.
Rząd Polski na najbliższym posiedzeniu 21 lipca rozpatrzy pakiet przepisów Ministerstwa Zdrowia, mających na celu poprawę funkcjonowania systemu lecznictwa, w tym kwestie jawności konkursów i umów NFZ oraz wynagrodzeń lekarzy.
A passenger ferry, MV Barima, capsized off Guyana's coast, drowning at least 27 people with 83 missing. An investigation is underway, and the captain and a crew member tested positive for cannabis, leading to their arrest.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed strikes on US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait, while also stopping two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US strikes against Iran to counter attacks on shipping. An unknown projectile also hit a tanker off Oman, forcing crew abandonment. Diplomatic efforts are underway, with Pakistan mediating and the US signaling willingness to negotiate, as oil prices rise due to halted traffic in the crucial waterway.
Andy Burnham, newly elected Prime Minister, outlines policy shifts including decentralization of power, increased public control over water and energy sectors, and more council housing, while maintaining Labour's pledge not to raise main tax rates. His cabinet includes John Healey as Chancellor, Louise Haigh as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Ed Miliband as Foreign Secretary.
US President Donald Trump announced he expects to meet new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham soon, following a phone call where they discussed oil production, trade, military cooperation, and the Strait of Hormuz. Burnham took office on July 20 after receiving a mandate from King Charles III.
Hudterapeuten Emma Kinnerström varnar för "cosmeticorexia", en ohälsosam fixering vid felfri hy hos barn så unga som tio år, som prioriterar hudvård framför andra hobbyer.
Mijailo Fedorov fue destituido como ministro de Defensa de Ucrania por el presidente Zelenski tras seis meses en el cargo, generando una crisis. La decisión se enmarca en una reorganización ejecutiva y se atribuye a conflictos con altos mandos militares y problemas de movilización, a pesar de sus avances tecnológicos.
Ed Miliband has been appointed as the UK's new Foreign Secretary by Prime Minister Andy Burnham in the new Labour government, transitioning from his previous role as Secretary for Energy Security and Carbon Neutrality.
