Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an unknown individual impersonating Donald Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, prompting security concerns and diplomatic outreach.
Liberal democracies face a challenge from 'good life states' that promote specific visions of human flourishing, threatening liberal values of pluralism and individual choice. The author argues liberals must craft an attractive moral vision without sacrificing freedom.
Nigel Farage won the Clacton byelection he triggered, while his political finances face a resumed investigation that could risk another byelection. Alexandra Topping and Rowena Mason discuss the fallout.
Six newly published notebooks written by Samuel Beckett during a 1936-1937 journey across Germany reveal his detailed observations of the rise of Nazism, challenging long-held views of the author as politically detached.
Nigel Farage has won the Clacton byelection he triggered amid a funding scandal, securing 63.34% of the vote against parody candidate Count Binface after major parties boycotted the poll.
Nigel Farage's bye-election win in Clacton was overshadowed by the reopening of an investigation into his undeclared gifts, including a £5m donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne and support from convicted fraudster George Cottrell, prompting widespread criticism from MPs across parties.
A King County Superior Court judge has ordered Kalshi to shut down most of its Washington operations, deeming its activities a violation of the state's Gambling Act and Consumer Protection Act. The order prohibits wagers on various topics, including sports and elections, and mandates geofencing by specific deadlines.
UK climate organisations have accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham of remaining silent on the climate crisis during the country's fifth heatwave, urging him in an open letter to show leadership and name fossil fuels as the cause.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won the Clacton byelection with 63.34% of the vote, defeating parody candidate Count Binface in a contest boycotted by major political parties.
With Mayawati and the Bahujan Samaj Party losing ground in Uttar Pradesh, major political parties including the BJP, Samajwadi Party, and Congress are intensifying efforts to secure the Dalit vote bank ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
A new Axios-Generation Lab poll reveals that 27% of young Americans believe they or someone they know lost a job due to AI. Despite widespread economic and political frustration, a majority still use AI tools regularly.
The US designation of Brazil's PCC and CV criminal groups as terrorist organizations serves domestic political goals for Brazil's far right ahead of the October election, risking US intervention and financial scrutiny.
A collection of recent news updates featuring statements from Russian leaders on Ukraine and Western relations, migrant deaths in the Mediterranean, economic data, and security developments globally.
Gen Z-led protests in New Delhi demanding education reforms have caused deep ideological rifts within Indian families, pitting politically rebellious youth against parents loyal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP and the right-wing RSS.
Erika Castellanos, executive director of Gate, reflects on surviving HIV for over 30 years, medical advancements, and ongoing threats from stigma, criminalisation, and funding cuts.
A record 230 people arrived in the UK on a single dinghy, indicating smugglers' adaptation to enforcement by using larger vessels, posing greater life risks and challenging UK government's asylum policies.
Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary in a historic progressive victory, defeating heavy corporate spending and establishment opposition in a key swing state.
Moroccan budget minister and football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa joining the Authenticity and Modernity Party ahead of September 23 parliamentary elections has sparked intense debate over managerial competence and the personification of politics.
An Indonesian woman named Adira and other overseas creators are running prolific Facebook accounts targeting Australian and US politics to earn money through Meta's creator monetization program.
FIDE's neutral flag has historically shielded chess players like Viktor Korchnoi, Alireza Firouzja, and Ian Nepomniachtchi from state-driven geopolitical conflicts, preserving their right to compete.
The US embassy in London is offering grants of up to $500,000 for public education programmes focusing on shared civilizational values, drawing criticism from British politicians and former diplomats who accuse the US of meddling in domestic politics.
Hyperscale datacenter proposals by Google and Avaio in Arkansas face bipartisan pushback from local residents and officials over resource consumption, electricity rates, and state laws restricting outright municipal bans.
Taking unnecessary testosterone can signal the body to stop producing it naturally, leading to declined sperm production and potential irreversible fertility damage, despite its popularity in gym culture and wellness forums.
Live blog covering Australian federal politics updates, including Nauru and Kiribati blocking a PIF statement on China's missile test, AUKUS nuclear submarine rotations in WA, and privacy concerns over smart glasses.
