Labour cabinet ministers and grandees are reportedly urging Keir Starmer not to fight a leadership challenge and to prepare for an 'orderly exit.' Andy Burnham, following a significant byelection victory, is seen as a potential successor, with sources suggesting around 200 MPs could back his nomination. Starmer, however, insists he will fight any contest.
President Trump's controversial pick, Bill Pulte, is set to become acting Director of National Intelligence. This move comes as Trump links the crucial national security program FISA to the passage of a voter ID bill, blocking Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing. Concerns are raised about Pulte's qualifications and potential misuse of intelligence.
South African indie artist Bongeziwe Mabandla's new album 'Ndingubani' explores heritage, family, and personal struggles with addiction and depression. Recorded partly at home in Paris and South Africa, the album blends traditional isiXhosa music with modern electropop, reflecting his journey of self-discovery and resilience.
President Trump has unexpectedly postponed Jay Clayton's nomination for Director of National Intelligence and is blocking a surveillance tool's approval. He demands the Senate pass a voting bill and approve Jamie McDonald as U.S. Attorney before proceeding, creating political leverage.
Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a Senate hearing for his Director of National Intelligence (DNI) nominee, Jay Clayton. Trump cited the need to ensure Jamie McDonald, a lawyer involved in one of his cases, is approved as US Attorney before replacing Clayton.
President Trump unexpectedly delayed Jay Clayton's nomination for U.S. intelligence chief, linking it to a voter-identification bill and James McDonald's approval as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Trump also tied FISA renewal to his 'Save America Act'.
Oklahoma's Tuesday primary elections feature open races for U.S. Senate and governor, testing Donald Trump's influence in the deeply conservative state ahead of the November midterms. Trump's endorsement of Rep. Kevin Hern in the Senate race and his late backing of Mike Mazzei for governor highlight his role as party kingmaker.
Jim Marchant, a vocal proponent of election conspiracy theories, secured the Republican nomination for Nevada Secretary of State. He will face incumbent Democrat Cisco Aguilar in November, overseeing elections in a key battleground state.
Dr. Baidyanath Ghosh Dastidar, son of TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, has sent a legal notice to Mamata Banerjee and other TMC leaders, denying allegations of seeking a nomination for the Barasat Assembly constituency. He claims he was abroad and denies defamatory statements made by party leaders.
Taiwanese disability and caregiver employer groups strongly oppose the nomination of Sun Yi-hsin, Secretary-General of the Taiwan Alliance for Social Welfare, to the Control Yuan. They cite his strong advocacy for migrant worker rights, particularly ending the "one-day departure every three years" rule for foreign laborers, while allegedly neglecting the severe caregiving challenges faced by Taiwanese families with disabled members. Concerns are raised about potential conflicts of interest and a lack of objective, neutral perspective for the oversight role.
The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh, citing a settled principle that election disputes cannot be entertained after the poll process begins.
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The court stated that election disputes cannot be challenged during the election process and must be raised through election petitions after the process concludes, citing constitutional mandate.
The Supreme Court of India indicated it typically does not intervene in cases of rejected election nominations before elections, suggesting remedies should be sought through election law post-rejection. This stance came during a hearing of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea against the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination in Madhya Pradesh due to alleged non-disclosure of a criminal case.
The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination, directing her to seek remedy from the Election Commission. The rejection, due to alleged non-disclosure of a criminal case, led to the BJP winning all three vacant Rajya Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh.
BJP candidates Tarun Chugh, Rajneesh Agarwal, and Mahesh Kewat were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha in Madhya Pradesh after Congress nominee Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination was rejected. The Congress is appealing to the Supreme Court.
Congress Rajya Sabha candidate Meenakshi Natarajan has approached the Supreme Court after her nomination papers for the Madhya Pradesh elections were rejected. The SC will hear her plea but refused to stay results. BJP had objected to her nomination citing a pending case.
Congress has urged the Election Commission to overturn the rejection of Rajya Sabha nominee Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination form, arguing no criminal case is pending against her. Lawyer Abhishek Singhvi stated the returning officer's order was unlawful and that the EC has the power to intervene.
Nasa administrator Jared Isaacman defended the all-male crew for the latest Artemis mission, rejecting claims of political influence and emphasizing astronaut expertise over diversity. The selection has drawn criticism amid concerns about the agency's commitment to inclusion.
Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, Floyd Norman, Christine Vachon, and Pamela Koffler will receive honorary Oscars at the Governors Awards on November 15. The Academy recognized their "groundbreaking work" and "immeasurable impact" on filmmaking.
Thousands of Southern Baptists overwhelmingly voted to advance a ban on women pastors, sending a message that men alone should preach. The amendment requires a two-thirds vote next year to become part of the constitution.
The Pentagon's revised list of Christian religions has reignited a debate over whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination. While most Latter-day Saints identify as Christian, many Christian clergy and scholars disagree due to theological differences. Utah senators challenged the exclusion, and the Pentagon later revised its approach, stating the list is for chaplain resource management.
A 2011 Casascius physical Bitcoin coin holding 25 BTC has moved this week, converting the artifact into spendable cryptocurrency. The coin, valued at $1.78 million, was transferred to a new address, marking a custody transition rather than a confirmed sale, amid a broader market selloff.
The Democratic Party (Minjoo) and the People Power Party (Kukminuihim) have announced their nominees for the Busan region. Nominees include Kim Jeong-won and Cho Yong-woo for the Democratic Party, and Yoo Do-hee, Bae Gwan-gu, Gyeon Mi-ryeong for the People Power Party.
Donald Trump stated in a podcast interview that a potential 2028 presidential ticket of Vice-President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio would be "unbeatable," praising their rapport and performance.
