Thai PM claims election victory as early results show conservatives ahead
Thai voters are choosing between sweeping change or more of the same in an election called after several coalition governments collapsed.
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Morgan McSweeney resigns and says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson – UK politics live
McSweeney, who masterminded landslide 2024 election win, resigns as PM’s chief of staff after Mandelson revelationsMorgan McSweeney resigns as Keir Starmer’s chief of staffProfile: Morgan McSweeneySpeaking to Sky News this morning, Conservative shadow minister Alex Burghart said:This administration under Keir Starmer has failed. It has U-turned, I think, what, 14 or 15 times now. It has had two resets in the past five months, and it is now caught up in the worst political scandal of my lifetime.He was lied to by someone who was known to be a serial liar. There’s no excuse for the fact that he made the wrong judgment.He was in possession of enough facts to have not made that appointment and he did anyway and I am afraid, Laura, he now has to take responsibility for that … Continue reading...
Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein
The Labour official was ensnared in a scandal after helping appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S.
Live Updates: Japan’s Leader Set for Big Win in Snap Election
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was on course for a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic policies and tough stance on immigration and China.
Who is Leqaa Kordia, the Columbia protester still in ICE detention?
Palestinian woman in custody for nearly a year is hospitalised in the US after a seizure at detention facility.
Thai PM Anutin’s party takes early lead in general election race
With 30 percent of polling stations reporting results, Anutin's Bhumjaithai Party has a commanding lead.
Portugal Votes for President, With Leftist Set to Beat Surging Far Right
Polls predict a comfortable victory for António José Seguro, but a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising nationalist tide.
Noam Chomsky’s wife apologizes for their ‘grave mistake’ in Epstein ties
Valeria Chomsky says Epstein had deceived them and they were ‘careless’ not to thoroughly research his backgroundNoam Chomsky and his wife, Valeria, made a “grave mistake” and were “careless” not to thoroughly research the background of Jeffrey Epstein, Valeria Chomsky said in a lengthy statement on Saturday, adding also that Epstein had deceived them.The relationship between Noam Chomsky, the 97-year-old linguist and philosopher, and Epstein has been under scrutiny after documents released by the justice department shed light on their friendship. As Epstein came under scrutiny for sex trafficking allegations in 2019, he asked Chomsky for advice on how to respond. “I’ve watched the horrible way you are being treated in the press and public. It’s painful to say, but I think the best way to proceed is to ignore it,” Chomsky wrote in a message signed “Noam” that Epstein shared in email with an associate. Continue reading...
Iran ready for nuclear-focused talks, rejects US military build-up
One month after thousands of protesters were killed across Iran, authorities maintain that US and Israel are to blame.
US skier Vonn crashes in downhill run while competing with torn ACL
American superstar skier Lindsey Vonn "deserved a better ending" after suffering heartbreak in what could be her final Olympic event as she crashes in the women's downhill competition in Cortina.