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‘No sense of direction’: The downfall of decent but despised Keir Starmer
The British prime minister took office at a challenging time, but critics accuse him of weakness and poor judgement.…
UK Labour Party Leadership contest may loom after UK PM Starmer resigns
UK Labour Party Leadership contest may loom after UK PM Starmer resigns.…
Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public
Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.…
Do esports students do more than play games?
Marketing, nutrition and video editing, there is apparently more to esports than being good at games.…
Johnny Marr to auction guitars he played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish
The Smiths musician says he's selling his collection to stop his studio from becoming a museum.…
How football united behind Doku after childbirth criticism
Jeremy Doku wants to fly home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?…
'I witnessed Maradona's Hand of God' - a goal still talked about 40 years on
My first football game had one of the sport's most controversial moments and also one of the most celebrated.…
Late singer Oliver Tree's body returned to US after helicopter crash
The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.…
Wes Streeting will not stand for Labour leadership as Andy Burnham announces candidacy
Former Greater Manchester mayor will be overwhelming favourite to succeed Keir StarmerWes Streeting has said he will not stand for the Labour leadersh…
From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures in No 10
Where did it go wrong for the outgoing prime minister? And how much – if at all – did it threaten to go right?Keir Starmer pitched himself as a leader…
Strict school dress codes can affect self-esteem, academic warns
Dr Elizabeth Nassem from the University of Bradford says school uniforms are increasingly out of step.…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will resign
The British leader announced a timetable for his resignation as prime minister.…
Lamine Yamal says ‘I’m here’: Spain star dazzles with World Cup goal
The 18-year-old scores his first World Cup goal within 10 minutes against Saudi Arabia in sublime display of his skills.…
Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue Congressional seat
The reliably Republican state has its first blue-leaning seat and Utah Democrats are excited for the pickup opportunity. They just have to make it thr…
Despite state bans, abortions have almost doubled. The reason? Pills via telehealth
States that have banned abortion are suing to stop mailing of abortion pills over state lines. But the telehealth providers say no matter the outcome,…
Three dead in high school shooting in Philippines
Police say they are investigating bullying as a potential motive.…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation plan
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was visibly emotional as he announced plans to step down.…
UK and France rewrite ‘one in one out’ treaty to stop removed migrants returning
People smugglers have been using lorries to bring people deported to France under the deal back to the UKThe UK and France have been forced to rewrite…
Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he is stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party and will leave office within weeks, scarce…
Boy, 14, charged with murder over stabbing
Jamal Coombes, 17, was found fatally injured in Battersea on Saturday.…
Two students arrested after three killed in Philippines school shooting
At least seven people wounded in a rare school shooting in the city of Tacloban in the central Philippines.…
Clark wins second US Open trophy despite hecklers
Wyndham Clark secures a wire-to-wire victory despite hostile reception from New York crowd.…
Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister two years after historic election victory
Labour leader bows to mounting pressure after Andy Burnham’s success against Reform UK in MakerfieldKeir Starmer has announced he will stand down as p…
Frozen by the challenges of power: how Starmer turned triumph into tragedy
Starmer appeared ruthless in banishing the influence of Jeremy Corbyn, and winning power – but far less certain on how to wield itFew would describe h…
Hero ticket inspector hurt in crash helped others
A passenger praises a member of railway staff who, despite being in pain, helped the injured.…
Keir Starmer announces his resignation as prime minister and Labour Party leader
Sir Keir delivered a statement to announce his planned departure from Downing Street.…
Tributes paid to 'popular' teenager killed in Donegal rally crash
Tadhg Callaghan Carter, 15, was watching the Donegal International Rally when he was struck by a vehicle.…
Lush! Gavin and Stacey superfans buy Bryn's house
A couple from Banbury buy the Barry house which Rob Brydon's character called home through the show.…
Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine
The drug was found on June 19 in plastic tubs buried in bunkers hidden beneath three shipping containers. Two Sydney residents were arrested. They fac…
Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation timetable, paving way for Burnham premiership - UK politics live
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 f…