Swinney: Reform UK's Rise Partly Due to Racism
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney claims racism and public frustration are driving support for Reform UK, while defending immigration as vital for Scotland's workforce.
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Matt Brittin: Ex-Google Boss Favourite for BBC Director-General
Matt Brittin, former Google president for EMEA, is reportedly the leading candidate to succeed Tim Davie as BBC director-general, signaling a tech-focused shift for the broadcaster.
Idaho Mayor Rick Hogaboam Dies After Collapsing at Meeting
Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam, 47, died after suffering a medical emergency during a town hall with other Idaho mayors. The newly-elected Republican, a father-of-five, was sworn in just months ago.
Rayner Attacks Starmer's Immigration Plans as 'Un-British'
Angela Rayner criticises Government's immigration reforms, calling them a 'breach of trust' and 'un-British' for affecting 2.2 million migrants retrospectively.
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Matt Brittin Tipped as Next BBC Director-General
Matt Brittin, a former Google president and McKinsey consultant, is reportedly the leading candidate to become the BBC's next director-general, marking a shift toward tech leadership.
Labour MP Urges Starmer to Confront Nigerian President on Rights
Fabian Hamilton warns Keir Starmer of moral duty to raise democracy and human rights concerns with President Tinubu during historic state visit amid fears of democratic backsliding.
Pope Leo XIV Backs Francis' Controversial 2016 Communion Text
Pope Leo XIV has summoned bishops to Rome, strongly endorsing Pope Francis' 2016 document 'The Joy of Love' which opened Communion to civilly remarried Catholics, a move that divided the Church.
Waspi Campaigners Launch New Legal Battle Over Pensions
Women Against State Pension Inequality prepares a formal legal challenge against the government's repeated refusal to offer compensation, arguing the decision relies on a narrow data set.
Union Chief Predicts Labour Election Rout and Leadership Change
Unite's Sharon Graham warns Labour will be 'decimated' in May elections, triggering Keir Starmer's removal, amid anger over worker policies and funding cuts.
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Waspi Women Launch New Legal Battle Over Compensation
Women affected by state pension age changes are preparing a formal legal challenge against the government's refusal to offer compensation, citing legal errors and a narrow data set.
Fetterman Slams Newsom Over Tweet Mocking Fraud Investigator
Senator John Fetterman criticizes California Governor Gavin Newsom for posting an AI-generated meme mocking conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley, who alleges widespread fraud in California's care facilities.
Rayner's Tax Probe Expected to End Before Local Elections
Allies of Angela Rayner believe an HMRC investigation into her tax affairs will conclude swiftly, potentially bolstering her position for a future Labour leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.
Labour MPs Demand Starmer Reverse Foreign Aid Cuts
Labour backbenchers urge Keir Starmer to restore UK's foreign aid budget to 0.7% of national income, arguing cuts undermine global security and moral leadership despite cost-of-living pressures.
Ex-Counterterrorism Chief: Blocked from Investigating Kirk Death
Joe Kent, former head of the National Counterterrorism Center, alleges he was prevented from investigating Charlie Kirk's assassination and reveals Kirk's final warning against war with Iran.
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Waspi Launches Fresh Legal Challenge Over Pension Compensation
Women Against State Pension Inequality prepares formal legal action against the government's refusal to offer compensation, citing 'legal errors' and a 'narrow set of data' in decision-making.
Democrats Walk Out of Pam Bondi Epstein Briefing
House Oversight Committee Democrats stormed out of a closed-door briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi, calling her non-committal answers on Epstein files 'infuriating' and accusing her of obstructing justice.
BBC Changes Question Time Schedule After Audience Illness
The BBC has confirmed schedule changes for Question Time after an audience member fell ill during filming in Kettering, alongside a by-election affecting broadcast timing.
Rayner Tax Probe to End Before May Elections, Allies Say
Allies of Angela Rayner are increasingly confident that the HMRC investigation into her tax affairs will be resolved before the May local elections, potentially clearing the way for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.
Labour Infighting Erupts Over Sadiq Khan's EU Rejoin Demand
Sadiq Khan has ignited Labour infighting by demanding the party commit to rejoining the EU at the next election, clashing with Keir Starmer's stance as Rachel Reeves pushes for closer ties.
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WASPI Campaign Threatens Legal Action Over Pension Compensation
The Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign has issued a new update, threatening judicial review against the government's refusal to compensate 1950s-born women.
Two-Child Benefit Limit Scrapped in April
The UK government will remove the two-child limit on Universal Credit from April 6, 2026, potentially increasing entitlements for over 400,000 families by thousands annually.
Mullin Signals Softer FEMA Stance, Sparking Hope
President Trump's DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin presented a gentler vision for FEMA, pledging to roll back restrictions and speed up disaster payments, though questions remain about implementation.
Thai Parliament Votes for PM as Incumbent Anutin Expected to Stay
Thailand's Parliament convened Thursday to vote for a new prime minister, with incumbent Anutin Charnvirakul anticipated to secure enough support to remain in office following a conservative shift in recent elections.
FBI Probes Trump's Ex-Counterterrorism Chief Over Classified Info
The FBI has launched an investigation into Joe Kent, Donald Trump's former counterterrorism chief, for allegedly mishandling classified information. Kent resigned over opposition to the Iran war.
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Lords Back Pardon for Women in Illegal Abortion Cases
The House of Lords has supported an amendment to pardon women convicted of illegal abortions, rejecting attempts to overturn decriminalisation and mandatory in-person consultations.
PMQs Farce: Starmer Dodges Mandelson Questions
Prime Minister's Questions has become a pointless spectacle as Sir Keir Starmer repeatedly evades questions about Peter Mandelson's appointment, drawing laughter and disbelief from MPs across the House.
Starmer's PMQs Silence Signals Imminent Downfall Over Mandelson
Keir Starmer's refusal to answer questions about Peter Mandelson's appointment during PMQs has revealed a deepening scandal that threatens to end his premiership, with comparisons drawn to historic political crises.
Reform UK Scotland's 'Unashamedly Ambitious' Holyrood Manifesto
Reform UK Scotland's manifesto for the May elections pledges to scrap net-zero subsidies, reintroduce North Sea oil and gas, repeal the Hate Crime Act, and overhaul tax and justice systems.
Gabbard Refuses to Call Iran an Imminent Nuclear Threat in Senate Hearing
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard angered Democratic senators by stating it's not her job to determine if Iran posed an imminent nuclear threat before the US war, sparking a heated exchange over intelligence responsibilities.
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Mullin Retracts 'Deranged' Remark on Pretti at DHS Hearing
Senator Markwayne Mullin retracted controversial comments about Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis man killed by border agents, during his Senate confirmation hearing for Homeland Security secretary.
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