Politics
Burnham Says He Won’t Call Early Election If He Replaces Starmer
Andy Burnham vows not to call an early election if he succeeds Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
AI’s Invasion of Politics Will Make for Messy Midterms
AI’s growing role in political campaigns threatens to create messy, turbulent midterm elections, as seen in AI-generated ads like Thomas Massie’s.
Senegal’s Faye Names Cabinet Excluding Pastef as Political Rift Widens
President Faye’s new cabinet excludes Pastef, signaling deepening political rifts. This move highlights escalating tensions between the executive and former allies.
Kenya Ordered to Disclose Details of Ebola Center Deal With US
Kenyan courts ordered the government to disclose the terms of its agreement with the US to establish an Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base, sparking protests against the facility's planned location.
Trump Aims to Keep Iran Peace Talks Alive
Trump seeks to maintain peace talks with Iran, aiming to preserve diplomatic engagement despite ongoing tensions.
Cambodia Seeks Rare UN Ruling in $300 Billion Thai Energy Spat
Cambodia initiated a rare UN conciliation process against Thailand to resolve a maritime border dispute over $300 billion in oil and gas reserves.
Iran War: Trump, Netanyahu Diverge on Lebanon Call | Daybreak Europe 06/02/2026
Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Lebanon strategy amid rising Iran tensions. This strategic rift complicates US-Israeli coordination to de-escalate the regional conflict.
New Mandelson Files Reveal Rifts in Starmer's Government
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Officials Warn Putin That War Spending Risks Budget Crisis
Officials warn Putin that war spending risks a budget crisis.
Ethiopia's Incumbent Leader Expected to Win Elections
Ethiopia's incumbent leader is projected to win the recent elections.
Philippine Graft Arrest Paralyzes Senate, Clouding Duterte Trial
The arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte halted Senate proceedings, complicating the ongoing trial of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Mandelson files: What you need to know
Over 1,000 pages of Lord Mandelson’s US ambassador files were released, revealing vetting details, diplomatic strategies, and private ministerial grievances.
Minister at the heart of Mandelson files
The BBC identifies a minister at the center of the Mandelson files, linking the story to PM Keir Starmer, the Labour Party, and Diane Abbott.
How big is the Mandelson document drop?
The provided text does not specify the scale of the Mandelson document drop. It only attributes the article to Keir Starmer and directs readers to additional coverage for further details.
PM wants delayed defence investment plan published by Nato summit, MPs told
PM Starmer aims to publish the delayed 10-year Defence Investment Plan before the July NATO summit, despite industry warnings that prolonged uncertainty harms security and employment.
Ministers braced for private texts and WhatsApps in Mandelson file release
Ministers brace for the largest-ever parliamentary document release, featuring Peter Mandelson’s private texts, following his US ambassador appointment.
Sturgeon the master communicator was close to tears - but still faces more questions
Nicola Sturgeon, the master communicator, broke down during an interview about her husband’s embezzlement. Despite her visible distress, she still faces further scrutiny and unanswered questions.
Welsh Labour faces existential crisis, says former minister
Former minister Lee Waters warns Welsh Labour faces an existential crisis after historic election losses. He urges the party to rethink its principles and acknowledge policy mistakes like the 20mph speed limit.
Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
Nicola Sturgeon told the BBC she feels punished for her ex-husband’s embezzlement, refusing to apologize for crimes she didn’t commit.
Streeting suggests NI cut and North Sea drilling
Wes Streeting proposes cutting employer National Insurance to hire youth and allowing North Sea drilling for tax revenue, diverging from Labour’s current fiscal policy.