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The Foreign Office should have intervened to stop Mandelson’s deeply flawed appointment | Richard Dearlove
Former head of the British Secret Intelligence Service, Richard Dearlove, criticizes the government's handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal....
Nine in 10 UK voters across parties support right to abortion, poll finds
A YouGov survey found nine in 10 people support the right to access an abortion, but many fear reproductive rights may be reduced. BBC reports young people are particularly concerned....
UK to pay for French officers to deport asylum seekers from war-torn countries
The UK will pay for 200 French officers to detain and deport people seeking asylum from so-called war-torn countries, under a £660m deal. The Guardian reports the removal site in Dunkirk will hold people of 10 nationalit...
Cat Little’s evidence to MPs is destined for civil service textbooks | John Crace
Cabinet Office permanent secretary Cat Little's testimony before the foreign affairs committee will be required viewing, according to The Guardian....
Reza Pahlavi calls for regime change in Iran on Berlin visit
Reza Pahlavi, son of the former Shah of Iran, visited Berlin to promote his campaign for regime change. He criticized Germany's government for refusing to meet with him....
Global Progressive Mobilisation held in Barcelona
The inaugural Global Progressive Mobilisation was hosted by Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez in Barcelona. The event aimed to unite progressive movements worldwide and counter authoritarianism, but notable leaders such as Keir S...
UK Cabinet Office Disputes Vetting of Mandelson's Appointment
Cabinet Office top civil servant Cat Little has disputed claims that her department suggested vetting might not be needed for Peter Mandelson's appointment. Olly Robbins refused to hand over a vetting summary....
Ex-Philippine president Duterte to stand trial at ICC over deadly ‘war on drugs’
The International Criminal Court confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, paving the way for a landmark trial. Reuters reports Duterte is accused of murder and attemp...
UK Undershoots Annual Borrowing Target
The UK government undershot its annual borrowing target by £700m, but experts warn that the Iran war could blow a hole in the country's fiscal 'headroom'. The UK government budget came in below its annual borrowing targe...
US Navy Chief Leaves Post
US Navy Secretary John Phelan has left his position 'effective immediately', according to the Pentagon....
Schools Cut Back on Support for Send Pupils
More than 70% of schools in England have cut down on teaching assistants, who play a key role in helping children with special educational needs, due to financial constraints....
UN Secretary-General Faces 'Impossible Job' Amid Global Tensions
Dr. Alexandra Novosseloff assesses the challenges faced by the UN Secretary-General, who must navigate competing interests among 193 member states....
Labour Faces Record-Low Performance in May Elections
Data analysed by The Guardian shows that Labour is on track for its worst local election performance, which could pile further pressure on Keir Starmer's leadership....
'Apprenticeship Penalty' Forces Young People to Quit Training
Government advisers are calling for a review of welfare rules that cause young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to abandon job training opportunities due to financial losses....
Israeli Attacks Kill Five in Lebanon, Including Journalist
Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least five people, including journalist Amal Khalil. Al Jazeera notes the conflict has escalated tensions between Israel and Iran, while Reuters reports that Tehran-US talks are stall...
UK Agrees £660m Deal with France to Curb Channel Crossings
The UK government has agreed to pay France another £660m over three years to curb the number of asylum seekers travelling across the Channel. The deal includes funding for a riot squad....
PM's Ex-Chief of Staff to Give Evidence on Mandelson Vetting
The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson. The hearing is scheduled for an unspecified date....
Ian Collard: Foreign Office Insider Key to Mandelson Scandal
Olly Robbins' meeting with Ian Collard may have resulted in Peter Mandelson's security clearance, which is now under intense scrutiny. The Guardian reports that the meeting lasted around 10 minutes and was a key part of ...
Divisions Emerge in Labour Cabinet Over Sacking of Olly Robbins
Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure over his handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal, with divisions emerging in cabinet over his decision to sack Foreign Office civil servant Olly Robbins. Sources repo...
Venezuela: 'Repressive apparatus remains in place,' says Amnesty International
Amnesty International warns that the state’s repressive apparatus “remains intact” after Nicolás Maduro’s overthrow, in Venezuela....