Iran Nuclear Deal Withdrawn by Trump in 2018
The US withdrew from the JCPOA nuclear deal with Iran in 2018, calling it 'the worst deal ever'. Al Jazeera notes that Trump sought stronger terms....
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Spain, Slovenia, Ireland push EU to debate Israel pact suspension
Three European governments - Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland - have urged the EU to discuss suspending its agreement with Israel due to human rights concerns....
Robbins testifies in Mandelson vetting row as ministers admit pre-appointment fears
Sir Olly Robbins, sacked as Foreign Office permanent secretary, appeared before MPs to address why he did not inform Sir Keir Starmer that Lord Mandelson had failed security vetting. The Guardian reports Robbins told the...
UK unemployment falls unexpectedly, but jobs market remains fragile
UK unemployment dropped unexpectedly, defying analyst predictions that the rate would hold steady. BBC reports most forecasters had expected the rate to remain at 5.2%, while The Guardian cites the new figure as 4.9%. De...
Trump Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Exits Administration
Lori Chavez-DeRemer has become the latest official to depart the Trump administration, following the recent exits of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi. The string of high-profile depa...
Starmer Faces Commons Scrutiny Over Mandelson Vetting Failure
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the House of Commons regarding the vetting failure surrounding Peter Mandelson. The Guardian's Jonathan Freedland argues the Mandelson affair illustrates how the Trump presidency ...
Amnesty International Condemns Netanyahu, Putin, and Trump Over Human Rights Abuses
Amnesty International's annual report sharply criticized the leaders of Israel, Russia, and the United States, accusing them of driving devastating wars and inspiring other states to carry out human rights abuses. The gl...
Cuba Confirms Talks With US Officials, Seeks End to Energy Blockade
Cuba's government confirmed it recently held meetings with United States officials on the island, even as tensions remain elevated over a US energy blockade against Cuba. Havana has called for the blockade to be lifted a...
Trump Claims Victory in 'War' Through Social Media Posts
President Donald Trump used social media throughout the day to boast about winning what he described as a 'war,' without specifying a particular conflict. The posts reflect the administration's continued use of social pl...
Former NYC Hate Crimes Chief, Suing the City, Returns to Work Under Mamdani
Hassan Naveed, fired as New York City's hate crimes prevention director in 2024, has been appointed chief of staff to a deputy mayor in the Mamdani administration — while his lawsuit against the city remains active. Th...
Starmer Says Officials Withheld Mandelson Vetting Failure, Accuses Top Civil Servant of Obstruction
Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the House of Commons that officials deliberately withheld information about Peter Mandelson failing security vetting, stating he would not have appointed him as US ambassador had he known...
England to Legally Ban Mobile Phones in Schools Under New Government Plans
The UK government has announced plans to ban mobile phones in schools in England by law. Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create a clear legal requirement for schools to enforce the ban....
Housing Charities Could Help England's 'Hidden Children' Amid Social Care Shortages
A Guardian editorial argues that housing charities could play a key role in addressing the plight of vulnerable children falling through the cracks of England's welfare state due to council capacity shortfalls. While new...
Experts Conclude Reform Deputy Leader Richard Tice's Campaign Photo Likely AI-Manipulated
After Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice posted a picture of an apparent campaign event on Sunday, experts and social media investigators examined the image and concluded it had either been edited or generated by artif...
Home Office Bans US Anti-Islam Influencer Valentina Gomez from Entering UK
The Home Office has blocked US-based influencer Valentina Gomez from entering the United Kingdom. Gomez had stated her intention to travel to the UK to attend a rally next month....
Opinion: Voters Should Use Tactical Voting to Keep Reform Out in May Local Elections
Guardian columnist Zoe Williams argues that voters must consider tactical voting ahead of the 7 May local elections in Great Britain to prevent gains by Nigel Farage's Reform party. Williams suggests voters should trust ...
Around 22,000 Weekend Students Get Loan Repayment Reprieve After 'Error' Warning
Approximately 22,000 weekend students who had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance have been granted a repayment reprieve. The news was described as a "huge relief" for those affected, who had ...
Green Party Courts Ravers at Leeds Nightclub Ahead of May Local Elections
The Green Party held a campaign event at one of Leeds' biggest nightclubs, drawing a crowd of over 2,000 people ahead of the 7 May local elections. The event, featuring Green politician Zack Polanski, was part of an effo...
Starmer to Admit Misleading Parliament Over Mandelson Vetting
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to tell the Commons he inadvertently gave MPs misleading information about Peter Mandelson's security vetting, while insisting he would 'never knowingly mislead parliament or the p...
Labour Minister Attacks Greens Over Antisemitism Links Ahead of May Elections
Housing Secretary Steve Reed has accused the Green Party of welcoming activists expelled from Labour for antisemitic views, urging voters to be 'very careful' ahead of the 7 May local elections. Reed also targeted Reform...