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Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to arrive in Washington for Lindsey Graham funeral
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will attend Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral in Washington, where both leaders are expected to meet with President Trump amid ongoing tensions in their respective conflicts.
First Kenyan to play in NFL deported under Trump immigration crackdown
Daniel Adongo, the first Kenyan to play in the NFL, was deported in June after overstaying his visa and facing multiple arrests, according to federal immigration authorities.
Fauci expressed disillusionment with ‘rambling, crazy’ Trump in journal
Diary entries released by a Republican senator reveal Anthony Fauci’s harsh private criticism of Donald Trump during the pandemic’s first year, describing the president with terms including “rambling,” “crazy,” and “incompetent.”
Comey says seashells post was political speech – not a threat – as he presses to dismiss charges
Former FBI Director James Comey asked a judge to dismiss charges related to a seashells photo he posted online, arguing it constituted protected political speech rather than a threat against President Trump.
ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure
ICE is extending a no-bid contract for a Texas detention facility facing human rights abuse allegations, adding $776 million in costs despite calls from lawmakers and advocacy groups for closure.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order affecting mail-in voting nationwide, after an appeals court blocked it in most states ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Inside Joe Manchin’s new quest to elect more Independents to Congress
Former Senator Joe Manchin is launching the Independent Leadership Council with his daughter to support independent candidates for Congress, arguing the two major parties have become too polarized and entrenched.
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California’s primary despite efforts to count every vote
California rejected nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots in its June primary, a significant increase from recent elections, with late-arriving ballots cited as the primary cause.
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year’s elections
Alaska sent over 3,000 letters to voters requesting citizenship verification ahead of the August 18 primary, significantly more than the typical 200 names reviewed during routine voter roll maintenance.
Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable
EPA/ ShutterstockKate WhannelPolitical reporter25 June 2026, 16:55 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoLabour's ruling body has set out the timetable for electing a new party leader which could see Sir Keir Starmer's replacement installed as early as 17 July.The schedule means Andy...
Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedRachel Clun and Peter Ruddick, Business reporters3 hours agoChancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports he could demote her...
Trump describes Burnham as ‘the mayor of a town’ and ‘extremely liberal’
Donald Trump has given his first public reaction to the prospect of the former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.Campaigning during the Makerfield by-election, Burnham said the UK needed to avoid what he called the "polarised, poisonous...
Badenoch won’t say sorry for language at fiery Commons session
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedJack Fenwick, Political correspondent and Richard Wheeler, Political reporter24 June 2026, 15:28 BSTUpdated 4 hours agoThe Conservatives have said Kemi Badenoch will not...
Burnham on course to be PM, but what would his No 10 operation look like?
EPA/ShutterstockHenry Zeffman, Chief political correspondent and Nick Eardley, Political correspondent3 hours agoThe big question in Westminster today is not who will be prime minister, it's who will Andy Burnham appoint to his government and what will he do with...
Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
EPAHarry Farley, Political correspondent and Harry Sekulich24 June 2026, 04:35 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoThe BBC understands that if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister then he is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a more junior cabinet...
PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation
PA MediaKate WhannelPolitical reporter23 June 2026, 15:21 BSTUpdated 2 hours agoThe long-awaited defence investment plan will be published ahead of next month's Nato summit, Downing Street has said, despite Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as prime minister.A Downing...
Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister
House of CommonsBrian WheelerPolitical reporter2 minutes agoAndy Burnham is set to receive briefings from civil servants on taking over as prime minister, as Sir Keir Starmer seeks to ensure an "orderly" transition of power.The outgoing prime minister has authorised...
Farage says £5m gift spending details ‘not public’s business’
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedRichard WheelerPolitical reporter23 June 2026, 12:42 BSTUpdated 53 minutes agoNigel Farage has said "it's not the public's business" to know details of how he spends a £5m...
Who could be the UK’s next chancellor?
PA MediaMitchell LabiakBusiness reporter23 June 2026, 11:47 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoWith Sir Keir Starmer resigning, Andy Burnham, the newly-elected Makerfield MP, is almost certain to be the next UK prime minister. And many believe he will want a new chancellor to...
Minister supports Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership
ReutersJennifer McKiernan, Political reporter and Henry Zeffman, Chief political correspondent2 hours agoLeading ally of the PM Nick Thomas-Symonds has said he is backing Andy Burnham to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister.Thomas-Symonds, who...
Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
"It feels like lots of Labour MPs are dashing for a train that's about to leave the station, but they haven't any idea where it's going," is how one figure put it to me, suggesting there is still plenty the party and the country doesn't yet know about Burnham's...
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