PoliticsLabour and Lib Dem MPs Demand Government Scrap £330m Palantir NHS Contract
MPs from Labour and the Liberal Democrats have condemned the government's £330m NHS contract with US spy-tech company Palantir, calling it 'dreadful' and 'shameful' in a parliamentary debate. The government responded th...
PoliticsRFK Jr Clashes with Lawmakers Over Vaccine Policy at Congressional Hearing
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a combative three-hour congressional hearing in which lawmakers pressed him repeatedly on vaccines while he sought to redirect attention to chronic disease. The hearing hig...
PoliticsOrbán's Defeat Threatens Funding for British Populist Right Figures
Viktor Orbán's political defeat threatens to end Hungarian state support for a network of British right-wing figures who benefited from his 'illiberal democracy,' including Conservative peer Lord Frost and Reform UK-lin...
PoliticsSharp Drop in Children Starting School in London Due to Housing Costs and Falling Birthrate
London's schools face nearly 3,000 fewer reception-age children enrolling in September, making the capital the hardest-hit region in England and Wales. Rising housing costs and a falling birthrate are cited as the primar...
PoliticsOpinion: NHS Patients Should Help Write Their Own Medical Records
In a Guardian opinion piece, Will Parman argues that the absence of a unified digital health record system leaves patients and clinicians relying on informal notes, risking missed medical information. Drawing on lessons ...
PoliticsSNP Pledges to Cap Supermarket Prices on Essential Foods
Scottish First Minister John Swinney has announced an SNP manifesto pledge to cap the cost of essential supermarket items including bread, milk and cheese. The policy is intended to ease cost-of-living pressures ahead of...
PoliticsDemocrats’ new affordability nemesis: FIFA
US Democrats are targeting FIFA, the soccer governing body responsible for staging the World Cup, as part of their affordability agenda. This comes amid concerns about transit disruptions during upcoming tournament match...
PoliticsSouth Africa's Malema Sentenced to Jail on Gun Charges
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to jail for firing a rifle at a political rally eight years ago. His lawyers plan to appeal the conviction. The incident occurred in 2018....
PoliticsUK Prepares for Food Shortages in Iran War Scenario
The UK could face food shortages by summer under a worst-case scenario drawn up by officials. The UK economy grew faster than expected before the outbreak of the war....
PoliticsUK Government Prepares for Food Shortages in Iran War Scenario
The UK government has contingency plans in place for possible food shortages if the Iran war continues. Business Secretary Peter Kyle confirmed this, citing a 'reasonable worst-case scenario'. The Times reports supermark...
PoliticsUK Economy Grew Faster Than Expected Before Iran War
The UK economy saw its biggest monthly rise in over two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran. The growth was unexpected....
PoliticsSwindon Residents' Concerns Ahead of Local Elections
The BBC asked residents of Swindon about their concerns ahead of local elections, revealing issues that people care most about in the area....
PoliticsPope Leo Praised for Standing Firm Against Trump's Pressure
An Al Jazeera opinion piece argues that Pope Leo has demonstrated a model of resistance to US President Trump that most world leaders have failed to follow. The piece criticizes global leaders for choosing to appease Tru...
PoliticsUK Ministers Must Close Asylum Loopholes
Chris Mason writes that ministers must close asylum loopholes to protect genuine victims. He argues that the electorate is concerned about immigration and asylum issues....
PoliticsBBC Finds Migrants Abusing UK Domestic Abuse Rules
The BBC investigation found that migrants are making false claims of domestic abuse to stay in the UK. Reuters reports this is a growing trend, while BBC says it's an 'exploitation' of rules....
PoliticsPappas Holds Cash Advantage in New Hampshire Senate Race
Rep. Chris Pappas holds a sizable cash advantage over his GOP rivals in the race for New Hampshire's open Senate seat, having raised $3.3 million in the first quarter....
PoliticsIs Keir Starmer Complacent on Defence?
Keir Starmer has faced criticism from Labour peer George Robertson over defence funding. The Guardian explores why the government has been slow to prioritize defence and what trade-offs Starmer is willing to make....
PoliticsUS Senate candidates: fundraising updates for Kentucky, Georgia, and Alaska
In various US Senate primary races, Rep. Andy Barr maintained his cash lead in Kentucky, Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a significant fundraising advantage in Georgia, and former Rep. Mary Peltola outraised Sen. Dan Sullivan but ...
PoliticsDemocrats clash with US Energy Secretary over Iran war and gas prices
Democratic congresswomen clashed with US Energy Secretary over the ongoing conflict in Iran and its impact on gas prices. The energy secretary was accused of being out of touch....
PoliticsIsrael denies allegations of Marwan Barghouti being physically assaulted
The Israeli Prison Service claims that the allegations of Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti being subjected to physical violence by prison guards are “false and baseless”. This contradicts the family's statement....