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Starmer appeared ruthless in banishing the influence of Jeremy Corbyn, and winning power – but far less certain on how to wield itFew would describe him as a dramatic man, but Keir Starmer’s political career has been almost Shakespearean in its trajectory: a mere 11 years to enter parliament, lead Labour to an election win many assumed was impossible and then, inside the final two years, throw it all away.His demise is, of course, a reflection of an unprecedented era, one in which voter loyalties were atomised, a two-party hegemony fractured into five, and for the first time ever Labour

It’s still unclear whether there will be a leadership contest or an uncontested handover of powerStarmer expected to announce exit plan to clear way for Burnham to become PM‘A shift has taken place’: Starmer faces the music after weekend of reflectionGood morning. Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of the referendum to leave the EU, which means that Wednesday is the 10th anniversary of the day David Cameron announced he was resigning as PM. After Cameron was forced out by the result of his own referendum, another three Tory PMs were forced out by their own MPs (Theresa May, Boris Johnson

Preliminary data show 47.7% of homes sold at auction in the week ending 21 June, the lowest rate has been since April 2020Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastClearance rates in Australia’s capital cities have fallen to a six-year low, with fewer than half of homes at auction finding buyers.Preliminary data from Cotality shows 47.4% of homes that went to auction sold in the week ending Sunday 21 June. That figure is a weighted average encompassing different rates in different capitals, but the numbers are striking across the

Leftwing opponent alleges vote count irregularities after Trump-endorsed lawyer secures narrow majorityThe Trump-admiring far-right millionaire lawyer and self-styled “outsider” Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia’s presidential runoff, defeating the leftwing senator Iván Cepeda.With 99.98% of ballots counted in the preliminary vote tally, De la Espriella had secured 12.95m votes, or 49.66%, just 249,901 more than Cepeda, who received 12.7m votes, or 48.7%. A further 1.6% of ballots were cast blank. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/21/far-right-millionaire-abelardo-de-la-espriella-wins-colombia-presidential-runoff Author : Tiago Rogero in Bogotá Publish date : 2026-06-22 00:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Deputy Liberal leader says Labor politicians pulling the ladder up behind them after using negative gearing to create wealth. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHume has no problem with more debate on NDIS changes, but criticises ‘horse trading’ between Labor and the GreensJane Hume is speaking to RN Breakfast now, saying the Coalition has no problem with increased scrutiny over changes to the NDIS should the Greens negotiate a longer inquiry into the scheme the week.I suppose one of our concerns is that perhaps the changes don’t go far enough in addressing

Algae blooms and peeling paint mar $14.2m renovation as president blames problems on ‘disgraceful Vandalism’The troublesome Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington is “probably” going to be drained for repairs, Donald Trump has said, after algae blooms and peeling paint marred the controversial recent renovation efforts for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations next month.In a Truth Social post late on Saturday, Trump said that after meeting with pool contractors, they would “probably be forced to release and drain much of the water in order to do the necessary repairs, but will have them done as quickly as possible”. Continue reading... Source

PM said to be reflecting on ‘political realities’, as president Trump joins in criticism of his leadership saying he has ‘failed badly’ Keir Starmer expected to announce departure as prime minister on MondaySome commentators have said Andy Burnham is a better communicator than Keir Starmer, but have questioned how different he is on policy.The Guardian’s policy editor, Kiran Stacey, has helpfully looked at the political projects a Burnham government would likely pursue in this useful explainer: Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/21/keir-starmer-expected-resign-resignation-monday--andy-burnham-makerfield-labour-uk-politics-latest-news-updates Author : Harry Taylor (now) and Yohannes Lowe (earlier) Publish date : 2026-06-21 17:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content

Health alerts are in place as very high humidity adds to danger of heat stress for the most vulnerableThe Met Office has expanded its extreme heat warning for the UK, predicting record-breaking highs of 38C (100.4F) this week.The Met Office forecasts that extremely high temperatures could last from Monday until Thursday, leading to health concerns for elderly and vulnerable people. The forecaster said there was “growing confidence” that this week may break the record for the hottest June temperature of 35.6C, which was set in 1976 in Southampton and Camden Square, London, in June 1957. Continue reading... Source link :

JD Vance says talks aim to ‘make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue’Middle East crisis – live updatesTalks between Iran and the US aimed at building out the fragile interim deal to end the war have got under way in Switzerland, beset by difficulties including an Iranian decision to keep the strait of Hormuz closed in protest at Donald Trump’s inability to force Israel to end the fighting in Lebanon.The US vice-president, JD Vance, leading the US delegation, said he was adding Lebanon to an agenda that had originally been conceived to focus on

Iran says decision comes after waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon, as delegations arrive as Swiss resort for talksIran says it is closing strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in LebanonIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated on Sunday that Tehran was willing to provide assurances that the country was not seeking a nuclear weapon, while insisting that Iran would not relinquish its right to enrich uranium, AFP reports.“What the United States demands is that Iran not build an atomic bomb. This is nothing new, and we can also state in writing that we have no intention of building a bomb,” the

Advocates say the Safe Third Country Agreement forces immigrants to head to an unsafe country: the United StatesIt was the threat of gang violence in Honduras that pushed Carlos and Antonia to flee their home. In 2021, with their toddler, Alejandro, and a handful of belongings, the married couple ventured north hoping to reach safety in the US.The journey, through Guatemala and Mexico, was filled with danger and uncertainty Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/21/canada-immigration-us-deportation Author : Leyland Cecco in Toronto Publish date : 2026-06-21 07:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Unclear if threat has been carried out or if move will jeopardise talks with US scheduled for SundayIran has said it is closing the strait of Hormuz after waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon in a move that threatens to derail the fragile interim peace deal with the US, signed just days ago.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned ships not to approach the strategic waterway, which before the war carried a fifth of global oil and liquid gas supplies, citing what it called Israeli crimes in Lebanon and a US violation of commitments to establish a ceasefire there. Continue reading...

Police Scotland arrested 36-year-old man after five people were injured, with counter-terrorism investigators brought inPolice Scotland said a man was charged after a series of attacks in Edinburgh on Friday night.Counter-terrorism officers were brought in to investigate the attacks in which five people were injured. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/20/counter-terrorism-officers-investigate-after-five-injured-in-violent-incidents-in-edinburgh Author : Nadeem Badshah Publish date : 2026-06-21 00:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Follow live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTed O’Brien distanced himself from Pauline Hanson’s suggestion that Australia shouldn’t give aid to Pacific countries that also take aid from China.He said it was a legitimate concern, but her solution was “completely wrong” for the Pacific and not in Australia’s national interest.The idea that you effectively hold a gun to the head of our Pacific neighbours – that’s that’s not what a friend does, that’s not a way of building trust, you don’t basically create an ultimatum.You certainly don’t say it’s all about who you’re going to

After Jameson the dog, wearing a blue Knicks jersey, walked out into the hallway, an officer fired his pistol four timesThe Los Angeles police department has released footage of the moment when officers shot and killed a woman’s dog in the hallway outside her apartment in the Canoga Park neighborhood.Police had responded to reports of a woman screaming on 13 June, which turned out to be cheering, the night that the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA finals. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/20/lapd-releases-footage-officers-dog Author : Roque Planas Publish date : 2026-06-20 20:52:00 Copyright

Italian house’s catwalk emphasised the brand’s ‘molto sexy’ look with flamboyant, sometimes revealing outfitsDolce & Gabbana leaned heavily into the art of theatrical misdirection on the second day of Milan fashion week as it aimed to draw attention away from its debt issues, catwalk controversies and management reshuffles.On the catwalk its signature “molto sexy” Italian aesthetic that comes served with a generous scoop of la dolce vita was in full swing. This was Euro summer on steroids. There were clingy muscle vests and micro shorts that made short shorts look modest while some models simply went topless. Jeans came ripped,

East of England ambulance service says number of people listed as seriously injured has increased to 32Nine people are in a critical condition after the Bedford train crash that killed the driver of one of the trains, police have confirmed.The total number of people listed as seriously injured has increased to 32, East of England ambulance service said on Saturday. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/20/bedford-train-crash-passenger-carriage-injured-hospital-treatment Author : Daniel Lavelle Publish date : 2026-06-20 16:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

430 ICE street arrests filed over a five-month period were clustered in predominantly Latino communities across New Jersey and New YorkFederal agents have arrested hundreds of immigrants off New York and New Jersey streets in recent months in a stealth enforcement campaign that disproportionately targeted people from Latin American countries, according to an investigation by the City Reporter based on a review of more than 1,200 lawsuits.More than 93% of the people grabbed off area streets who filed suit were from Latin American countries, although Latinos make up only 66% of immigrants without legal status in the region. Continue reading...

Kennedy overrides CDC order saying an American who came into contact with hantavirus can self-quarantine The Trump administration is employing “authoritarian” and “unconstitutional” quarantine measures for at least one person who came into contact with a hantavirus patient, health law experts say.The mandatory quarantine, reimposed without an offering scientific evidence, reveals how the US might approach future cases of Ebola and other pathogens in the US – and sets a precedent for detaining Americans with no scientific rationale. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/20/rfk-jr-hantavirus-quarantine Author : Melody Schreiber Publish date : 2026-06-20 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the

Jess Phillips, who quit as a minister last month, says Andy Burnham has proven he can beat Reform UKCabinet loyalists tell Starmer he has the weekend to set out timetable for exit‘Within 10 mins, he’d nicked it’: illustrator on his ubiquitous image of BurnhamJess Phillips, who quit as safeguarding minister last month, said Andy Burnham has “proved his hypothesis” that he could beat Reform in a constituency where many expected Reform to do very well.“He beat off Reform absolutely soundly in an area that absolutely should have been delivered to Reform and if anyone else had stood there, we would

Exclusive: European Commission planning to rewrite key law to allow water-intensive mines in regions suffering from droughtThe European Commission plans to rewrite the EU’s flagship water protection law to speed up the development of critical minerals mines, despite many being located in drying and water-stressed regions, analysis has found.Mining is a water-intensive industry, requiring large volumes of water for ore processing, dust suppression, waste management and mine dewatering. While modern projects recycle water, they still require significant amounts, and in water-stressed regions those demands can add to pressure on already stretched rivers, aquifers and water supplies. Continue reading... Source link

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency to use International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition for ‘regulatory work’Australia’s health watchdog has adopted a contested definition of antisemitism to guide its regulatory work.The move has been welcomed by the nation’s peak Jewish body while the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (Apan) has warned it could silence health professionals from criticising Israel’s human rights record. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/20/ahpra-adopts-ihra-antisemitism-definition-ntwnfb Author : Adeshola Ore Publish date : 2026-06-20 03:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Tests taken in Western Australia suggest a second bird was also infected, but there is no evidence poultry or agriculture systems are affectedThe deadly H5N1 bird flu strain has arrived on the Australian mainland with test results confirming a migratory seabird found on the Western Australian coast was positive for the disease.The agriculture minister, Julie Collins, confirmed a brown skua found unwell last Sunday at Cape Le Grand national park near Esperance in southern WA died from H5N1. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/20/australia-confirms-first-case-of-h5n1-bird-flu Author : Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent Publish date : 2026-06-20 01:14:00 Copyright for syndicated

Makerfield victory gives Andy Burnham a path back to Westminster and a chance to challenge Keir StarmerCelebrations and a swift exit after a Burnham win ‘beyond our wildest dreams’“We know no king but the King in the North”, declares the young Lady Lyanna Mormont in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones. In the early hours of Friday morning, in a nondescript conference hall in the north of England, it appeared that the electorate agreed.About 70,000 voters in a post-industrial region of north-west England may have changed the face of British politics this week, after electing the charismatic Labour politician

Lines closed between Luton and Bedford as emergency services attend sceneTwo trains have collided in the Bedford area, authorities have said, with a number of people injured and police and other emergency services at the scene.The collision, which is reported to have caused serious injuries, has also caused major delays to the evening commute, with lines closed between Luton and Bedford, Thameslink said. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/19/two-trains-collide-bedford Author : Vivian Ho and Nadeem Badshah Publish date : 2026-06-19 18:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.