65 m. ago Her name and age are unconfirmed, but she could be North Korea’s next Supreme Leader

Here’s what we know about the teen believed to be called Kim Ju Ae

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91 m. ago Nigel Farage live updates as he arrives in Wales to make announcement

The Reform UK leader is here ahead of next month's Caerphilly by-election

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97 m. ago Labour deputy leader race: Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell battle for union endorsements

Two candidates remain in the contest to replace Angela Rayner as deputy party leader

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3 h. ago Oldham council accused of ‘irresponsible’ spending in £40m borrowing hike

Oldham council’s deputy leader hit back saying the claims are ‘misleading’.

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4 h. ago Starmer fancies himself a leader among leaders – but his tough talk on defence is just expensive bluster | Simon Jenkins

With the world in crisis, the PM is spending billions to back his posturing. But he has no clout over Gaza or Ukraine, and it’s time he acted accordinglyEach night we wonder where we are. We sit in comfort watching death and destruction fall on thousands in Gaza and Ukraine. Each night we see buildings exploding, people screaming and children starving. Statesmen stand around and deplore. There is anxious talk of what next – another 9/11 perhaps, or a Cuba 1962? Or is it, as some say, a 1939 or 1914 moment? As for the one man with notional power over the world, Donald Trump, his pledge of an end to wars has proved futile – and a bonanza for defence industries everywhere.Whenever someone cries that something must be done, I always ask by whom? Day after day, Britain’s Keir Starmer – when he isn’t battling domestic crises and scandals – rises in the Commons to announce that he is working towards a ceasefire. But he is not. He is talking about working. If Trump cannot stop the killing –...

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6 h. ago Glasgow council leader urges fat cat bosses to return £1m of golden goodbyes

EXCLUSIVE: Susan Aitken said four former officials should follow the example of ex chief executive Annemarie O'Donnell in giving up their packages.

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10 h. ago Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell to seek union backing in Labour deputy race

The Education Secretary and former Commons leader are going head-to-head in the contest to succeed Angela Rayner.

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10 h. ago Protesters target Royal Opera House over performance by ‘Putin’s diva’

Anna Netrebko’s presence on stage called a ‘disgrace’, despite soprano condemning Russia’s invasion of UkraineDozens of protesters have gathered outside the Royal Opera House to demonstrate against an eminent Russian opera singer nicknamed “Putin’s diva” who performed on the opening night of Tosca.Anna Netrebko, 53, one of the world’s best-known sopranos, who draws full houses for her performances at leading opera houses globally, has denied being an ally of the Russian leader. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Nigel Farage faces fresh tax questions as he changes his story over luxury home

The Mirror can reveal that Reform Leader Nigel Farage changed his story twice over the purchase of his luxury Clacton pad, which saved him and his partner £44k in stamp duty

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12 h. ago Former London Mayor Randall Weddle files appeal to have impeachment vote reversed

Former London Mayor Randall Weddle files appeal to have impeachment vote reversed  Lexington Herald Leader

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12 h. ago Netanyahu accuses Spain's Prime Minister of making a 'genocidal threat' after leader said his country 'cannot stop Israel alone' because they 'don't have nuclear bombs'

Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned Spain's socialist prime minster for issuing what he called a 'blatant genocidal threat' against Israel.

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13 h. ago Manchester MP Lucy Powell makes vow as she reaches final two to become Labour deputy leader

The former frontbencher said she would be 'laser focussed on connecting with our communities' as she bids to replace Angela Rayner

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14 h. ago Brazil’s supreme court finds former leader Bolsonaro guilty of plotting coup

Case against former hard-right president has divided the South American country

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14 h. ago Netanyahu accuses Spain's Prime Minister of making a 'genocidal threat' after leader said his country 'cannot stop Israel alone' because they 'don't have nuclear bombs'

Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned Spain's socialist prime minster for issuing what he called a 'blatant genocidal threat' against Israel.

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15 h. ago Phillipson faces Powell in final stage of Labour deputy leader race

Contest to replace Angela Rayner is an unwelcome distraction for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

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16 h. ago Wisconsin Republican leader says he doesn't want to 'fortify' the state Capitol

The highest-ranking Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says he doesn't want to “fortify” the state Capitol, which is one of the country’s most accessible statehouses

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18 h. ago Multiple Labour MPs considering defecting to Greens, Zack Polanski claims

Exclusive: Sitting down with The Independent, the new Green Party leader said he was ‘absolutely’ having conversations with Labour MPs who are considering defecting

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19 h. ago Farage gets expert tax advice amid pressure to explain Clacton home arrangements

The Reform UK leader said last year he had bought a home in his Essex constituency, but it was later reported that his partner had made the purchase.

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21 h. ago Labour ‘unprepared’ for the ‘state’ of its inheritance, new Commons Leader says

Conservative shadow Commons leader Jesse Norman described Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership as being like an ‘unending episode of The Office’.

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21 h. ago Nepal protesters propose former chief justice for interim leader as death toll rises

Violent protests leave at least 31 people dead

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