John Prescott, pugnacious deputy U.K. prime minister to Tony Blair, dies at 86

John Prescott, the pugnacious deputy prime minister to Britain’s Tony Blair during his 10 years in government, has died aged 86 after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family said on Thursday.

John Prescott, British former deputy prime minister, dies aged 86

Former trade union activist, who had Alzheimer’s, died peacefully at care home, says family. John Prescott: a life in pictures UK politics live – latest updates John Prescott, the former ...

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Former UK deputy prime minister John Prescott dies at 86

Politician was central to Tony Blair’s New Labour project

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John Prescott, Former UK Deputy Prime Minister, Dies at 86

He was a cruise ship waiter before rising in the trade union movement and becoming one of the country’s best-known Labour politicians under Tony Blair.

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EX-UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott is hailed as a working-class hero after his death at 86

Former British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has died at age 86

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Blair leads tributes to Labour giant John Prescott

The former deputy prime minister, who was major figure in the New Labour project, has died aged 86.

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on new memoir and the U.S. election

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Tony Blair: There were no rules that he really abided by

The former prime minister remembers the moment in the 2001 general election campaign when John Prescott punched a member of the public.

Tony Blair Institute falls to $2.2mn loss as staff costs mount

Think-tank founded by former PM reports rising sales but 60% jump in operating expenses last year

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Remembering John Prescott

Peter Mandelson pays tribute to Labour giant John Prescott.

Hama Amadou, Niger’s former prime minister and emblematic opposition figure, dies at 74

Niger’s former Prime Minister Hama Amadou has died in a hospital in the country’s capital, Niamey

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AI may displace 3m jobs but long-term losses ‘relatively modest’, says Tony Blair’s thinktank

Rise in unemployment in low hundreds of thousands as technology creates roles, Tony Blair Institute suggests. Artificial intelligence could displace between 1m and 3m private sector jobs in the ...

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Farage says Reform UK now ahead of Tories in Wales – UK politics live

Party leader prepares to address conference and cites polling showing Reform UK has 21% support in Wales. Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with defence secretary ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Ron Ely, TV's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s, dies at 86

The tall, musclebound actor who played the title character in the 1960s NBC series “Tarzan,” Ron Ely's daughter says he died Sept. 29 in Los Alamos, California at age 86

Entertainment - ABC News - October 24

Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86

The actor also appeared in hit 1980s television shows Wonder Woman and The Love Boat.

NASCAR legend Bobby Allison dies at 86

Allison is the fourth-winningest driver in NASCAR Cup Series history and was recently awarded an 85th victory.

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Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, dies at age 86

Bobby Allison, who was inducted into NASCAR's second Hall of Fame class in 2011, died Saturday at age 86.

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Bobby Allison, legendary NASCAR driver, dies at 86

Bobby Allison was a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and a three-time winner of the Daytona 500.

Tony Todd, star of Candyman, dies aged 69

Prolific actor with more than 200 film and TV credits, including Final Destination, The Rock, The Crow and Platoon, died at home after a long illness. Tony Todd, the actor who played the titular ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Candyman actor Tony Todd dies aged 69

His Candyman co-star has called him an "angel" and a "truly poetic man".

"Candyman" star Tony Todd dies at 69

Actor Tony Todd, best known for his role in the film "Candyman," has died at the age of 69. Todd had a prolific film and television career that spanned decades.

Entertainment - CBS News - November 9

John Prescott, UK politician, 1938-2024

Former deputy prime minister central to the New Labour project was one of the party’s most popular figures

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'You’ve got a voice kid, use it' - how John Prescott inspired Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner sought inspiration from John Prescott's rise to the near top of the Labour Party and the country.

Seven memorable moments in the life of John Prescott

Lord Prescott spent a decade as Tony Blair's deputy and was seen as a custodian of traditional Labour values.

Japan's Prime Minister Skillfully Managed Trump

Shinzo Abe, then the prime minister of Japan, succeeded in making friends with Mr. Trump through golf, entertainment and appealing to his vanity.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille Is Fired

As killings and hunger soar in Haiti, a political power struggle has cost the prime minister his job, another setback for a country plagued by gang violence.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 11

Haiti's Ruling Council Fires Acting Prime Minister

The poorest country in the Americas has been rocked by political turmoil since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10

Haiti's prime minister ousted after six months

The former United Nations official was brought in to lead Haiti through an ongoing, gang-led security crisis.

Mauritius government suffers electoral wipeout

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Immigration cuts: Why prime ministers keep failing to meet their targets

Promises on net migration have been made for 15 years - but few kept them

Hostage relatives demonstrate at Israeli prime minister's home

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires his defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.

Ron Ely, Who Played an Updated Tarzan in the 1960s, Dies at 86

He later built a career as a reliable TV guest star. His life turned tragic in 2019 when his son killed Mr. Ely’s wife and was then shot to death by the police.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Jack Jones, a Suave, Hit-Making and Enduring Crooner, Dies at 86

With his smooth voice, he drew crowds to cabarets and music halls for six decades. He also sang the themes for films and TV shows, including “The Love Boat.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Jack Jones, Grammy-winning crooner of 'The Love Boat' theme, dies at 86

Jack Jones, the Grammy-winning singer of 'The Love Boat' theme — and hits 'Lollipops and Roses' and 'Wives and Lovers' — has died at 86.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24

Paul Morrissey, cult filmmaker and Andy Warhol collaborator, dies at 86

The director of films including Trash, Flesh and Women in Revolt has died in New York after a bout of pneumonia. Paul Morrissey, an early collaborator of Andy Warhol and the Velvet Underground and ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Bobby Allison, NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Allison won 85 races and the 1983 Cup Series championship on his way to becoming one of NASCAR's greatest drivers ever

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Tony Todd, star of "Candyman" film series and "Final Destination," dies at 69

Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.

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