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Starmer’s future hangs in balance after Burnham’s Makerfield election win 

19 June 2026

Ashton-in-Makerfield, United Kingdom – Sue Hailwood has felt exhausted since May, when the date of a critical by-elect...

Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app 

19 June 2026

News|Technology An Indian court has rejected an appeal by the Telegram social media app against a temporary ban. The New...

Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus 

19 June 2026

British Syrian activist Hassan Akkad has been detained by security forces in Damascus, in an alleged response to his onl...

US kills 3 in strike on alleged drug smuggling boat in Eastern Pacific 

19 June 2026

News|Crime The United States military has killed at least three people in a strike on a boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocea...

US export ban on Anthropic’s AI models further strains alliances 

19 June 2026

Artificial intelligence has become the latest issue to drive a wedge between the United States and its allies after US P...

US-Iran talks postponed as Israel attacks Lebanon 

19 June 2026

Planned talks in Switzerland between the United States and Iran to discuss the technical terms of their ceasefire deal h...

Iran war day 112: Vance defends Tehran ‘deal’ but Switzerland trips are off 

19 June 2026

News|US-Israel war on Iran United States Vice President JD Vance has delayed his planned trip to Switzerland to start a ...

Andy Burnham wins crucial UK by-election, in blow to Keir Starmer 

18 June 2026

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has cruised to victory in a high-stakes by-election in northern England, paving th...