Meet the new leader of the UK Conservative Party

UK's ruling Labour Party rejects accusations of U.S. election interference

The U.K.'s ruling Labour Party has rejected accusations by Donald Trump's campaign team that its party members have interfered in the U.S. election.

Business - CNBC - October 23

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds

Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

UK should use private capital to rebuild NHS, say health leaders

Report by NHS Confederation concludes that ministers are likely to need several options to raise capital

World - Financial Times - October 17

UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn

Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme Horizon

World - Financial Times - October 18

Singapore Ex-Leader’s Brother Gets Political Asylum in UK

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election

U.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country

World - ABC News - October 18

Starmer gives speech about ‘severity’ of illegal migration threat at Glasgow’s Interpol meeting – UK politics live

Kemi Badenoch works on shadow cabinet appointment. Starmer told the Interpol general assembly that that UK increasing its funding for Interpol projects by £6m this year.. He said this would ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM

The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.

Mozambican Opposition Leader Warns of New Election Protests

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Hezbollah Names Naim Qassem as Its New Leader

Mr. Qassem had been the Lebanese militant group’s longtime deputy. He replaces Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike last month.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Hizbollah appoints new leader after Nasrallah assassination

At least 60 people killed in Lebanon and dozens in Gaza in latest Israeli bombardments

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Hezbollah announces new leader after Nasrallah killed

Hezbollah has named Sheikh Naim Qassem as its next leader, though Israel, suggesting it will target him, has already threatened that his time in the role would be “temporary.” “Temporary ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Hezbollah announces Naim Qassem as new leader

Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah and heir apparent Hashem Safieddine were killed in recent weeks.

Chris Mason: Badenoch will need all her political savvy to transform Tory fortunes

Kemi Badenoch is a political fighter and she now has a battle on her hands to rebuild her party.

Kemi Badenoch promises change after historic Tory leadership win

The former business secretary is the first black woman to lead a major political party in the UK.

CBS News meets kids in Gaza and Lebanon scarred for life by Israeli bombs

Israel says its war is on Iran-backed terrorists in Gaza and Lebanon, but civilians have burned alive, and children suffered life-changing injuries.

Attackers set fire to the headquarters of a Bangladesh party that backed ousted leader Sheikh Hasina

Attackers have set fire to the headquarters of a Bangladesh party that supported the country's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children

A proposed law would tighten up phone bans in schools and limit how tech companies use children’s data, but experts are unconvinced these measures would make kids safer or healthier.

Tech - Wired - October 22

UK and Germany set to sign new defense agreement

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Chancellor to announce five new UK freeports in the Budget

Labour to expand tax-free import scheme in a bid to boost economic growth across the country

Business - Financial Times - October 25

UK pledges thousands of new jobs in freeports plan

Critics have said freeports do not boost actual job numbers, but move investment to a different area instead.

Deadly drugs found in fake anxiety medicines being bought online in UK

A mother says she remains in "disbelief" at the lack of testing for the drugs when someone has died.

UK Labour Party's efforts to help Harris draw scorn from Trump World

The Labor Party in the UK is sending over 100 current and former staff members to battleground states in the US to volunteer for Vice President Harris, sparking controversy among Republicans who ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live

Downing Street says government ‘shocked’ at inheriting prisons crisis as hundreds of prisoners get early release. The funeral of Alex Salmond, the former Scottish first minister who died suddenly ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

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