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Tánaiste speaks with new UK Chancellor of the Exchequer
Updated / Monday, 27 Jul 2026 12:23 The newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey was a surprise appointment by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has spoken with the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey. Mr Healey was a surprise appointment last week by new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Burnham's flurry of new initiatives met with intense scrutiny
As a seasoned politician, new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will be all too aware of the old adage about a week being a long time in politics. This week is undoubtedly the most consequential he has faced in his decades in public life. As he was driven through the gates of Downing Street on Monday to make that all too familiar walk to the legendary black door of Number 10, he had reached a post he has long coveted, but which will bring scrutiny on a scale he has never seen.
Britain's new Prime Mininster will need to act fast
Updated / Monday, 20 Jul 2026 06:26 Andy Burnham is now one of a long line of leaders who has promised he is the answer to the many very difficult questions facing the UK Andy Burnham is certainly not underselling his ascent to the top of the British government, telling Labour Party members on Friday that his election as the new leader of the party was the biggest political change of the last 40 years.
Writing was on wall for Starmer as Britain set for seventh leader in 10 years
Updated / Monday, 22 Jun 2026 10:54 Keir Starmer had vowed in recent days to stay on and fight, however this changed over the weekend "In the last few days I've tried to persuade my colleagues that it would be eccentric to change governments...
Glatzkopf: The German insult that can cut deep
What does Glatzkopf mean? The German word Glatzkopf (pronounced like this) is a masculine noun (der Glatzkopf, die Glatzköpfe). It’s a compound word made up of two nouns Glatze (bald) and Kopf (head). Feminine nouns like Glatze tend to drop their final ‘e’ when they form the first part of a new word. It essentially means a person with a bald head, or a baldy, if you like.
Trump touts Modi friendship as India trade talks accelerate
United States President Donald Trump has expressed hope that a trade deal with India will be finalized soon. Speaking at the White House, he called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a good friend of mine, and we get along well. We have a good relationship. However, this comes after the US announced plans to impose additional 12.5% tariffs on goods from India and 53 other countries over concerns about forced labor.
Luxon rejects nuclear debate as Australia builds
WELLINGTON – New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said New Zealand will maintain its nuclear-free stance, distancing himself from comments by the nation’s defence minister that a conversation about the decades-old policy would be helpful. On May 30, Defence Minister Chris Penk said while New Zealanders have been sceptical about nuclear weapons, “it might be an interesting conversation in terms of the extent to which that’s different to nuclear propulsion”.
Teenager Charlie Noble pictured after Bracklinn Falls death
A 16-year-old who died at a popular nature spot has been pictured. Tributes have been paid after the death of Charlie Noble who died at Bracklinn Falls near Callander, Scotland. Emergency crews rushed to the scene on Thursday (May 28) when an alarm was raised around 6.45pm. The Record reports that police received a report of concern for a person and upon attendance the body of the teenager was recovered from the water. The force said his death is not being treated as suspicious.
Sabalenka and Osaka sparkle as Medvedev unravels
World number one Aryna Sabalenka sealed a stylish win to make the second round of the French Open, while Naomi Osaka brought runway flair to Roland Garros, but sixth seed Daniil Medvedev unravelled on a searing Tuesday in Paris. Reigning Paris champion Coco Gauff recovered from a sluggish start to outclass Taylor Townsend 6-4 6-0 with several Americans also progressing despite a heatwave in the French capital making conditions challenging for players and fans.
Election question Liberal’s won’t answer
Opposition finance spokesperson Angus Taylor faces scrutiny over public service cuts following the Coalition's controversial election review. The Opposition Leader said the Coalition would cut “big government” in a budget reply speech on Thursday marked by attacks on migrants, Labor’s housing investor tax reforms, and the clean energy transition..
As oil prices leap, should Canada keep or sell the Trans Mountain pipeline?
As global oil prices surge amid Middle Eastern conflict, debates intensify over whether the Canadian government should offload or retain the Trans Mountain pipeline. Some Canadian oil industry and development leaders are suggesting Ottawa should reconsider the plan to sell the Trans Mountain pipeline to the private sector amid a spike in oil prices with no end in sight..
SPARK programme falling short in St Ann South East, says Opposition MP
Opposition MP Kenneth Russell says the SPARK road programme has delayed rehabilitation and left potholes worsening in his constituency.
Trump says he’s seriously considering Venezuela as 51st state
Donald Trump floated making Venezuela the 51st US state after a deadly operation to detain Nicolás Maduro, while talks with energy firms intensify. The president has repeatedly threatened to annex several sovereign nations and territories or use military force to control them, including Canada, Greenland, Panama and Cuba..
Reino Unido aislará a pasajeros de crucero con Hantavirus en hospital
El NHS prepara el aislamiento de unas 24 personas procedentes del MV Hondius, con destino al Hospital Arrowe Park, usando medidas similares a las aplicadas en la pandemia. Las autoridades sanitarias del Reino Unido se están preparando para recibir a unas 24 personas procedentes de un crucero afectado por el virus, que serán aisladas en un hospital que antes se utilizaba para pacientes con Covid, según informaron el sábado funcionarios del NHS (Servicio Nacional de Salud)..
Filandia no cabe en el mapa de Pereira: el debate de un área metropolitana
Misryoum analiza por qué una eventual área metropolitana entre Pereira y Filandia sería inconveniente para el municipio quindiano. Álvaro Hernando Camargo Bonilla* La propuesta de conformar un área metropolitana entre Pereira, Risaralda, y Filandia, Quindío, ha encendido las alarmas en la “Colina Iluminada del Quindío”.. Más allá del debate político, los datos técnicos, legales e históricos muestran que la figura no solo es improcedente, sino inconveniente para el municipio quindiano..
Africa’s Fight Against a Might-Makes-Right World
A new MISRYOUM commentary argues Africa risks slipping into neo-colonial patterns as multilateral rules weaken and power politics harden. Africa is being asked to accept a world order where force replaces rules, and the cost of that shift is landing hardest on the continent. The argument, laid out in a MISRYOUM analysis, describes a decisive change from a rules-based global system to one shaped by unilateral power..
Resignations and recriminations not steadying BBC ship
"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear". The quote – from George Orwell's Animal Farm – is etched on the wall of the BBC’s headquarters in central London, behind a statue of Orwell who once worked for the broadcaster. People in the BBC have heard a lot of things they did not want to hear over the course of recent weeks. The crisis the organisation faces is one of the most serious in decades.
Trump receives hero's welcome at Israeli parliament
Even before he touched down in Israel, US President Donald Trump was reinforcing the message that has made him a hero in Israel. "The war is over," said Mr Trump when asked by a reporter on Air Force One as he headed towards Israel this morning. He remains confident about a lasting peace in the region, despite disquiet among many seasoned Middle East analysts who say the devil is in the detail, and there is much detail yet to be ironed out.
Peace deal shows rare hope after brutal two years of war
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Watch: Long line of historic US-Russia summits
When US President Donald Trump meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska it will be the latest in a long line of historic summits between leaders of two major world powers. American and Soviet or Russian leaders have held such talks since the 1940's, reflecting the often complex political relationships between the nations. Watch our video to see more.
Pope Leo to hold inaugural mass as pontiff in the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV is due to mark the official start of his pontificate with a mass in the Vatican. The inaugural mass in St Peters Square is being held ten days after Pope Leo was elected at a conclave of cardinals in the Sistine Chapel. This followed the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis, on 21 April. The first American pontiff in the Catholic Church's 2000-year history will use the mass to set out his vision for his papacy in front of heads of state and government from across the world.
Tracks & Trails returns for a fresh new season
First episode airs this Friday at 8pm on RT One and RT Player with Doireann N Ghlac in presenting Guests include Barry Murphy, Brooke Scullion, Bryan Dobson, Claire Byrne, Fiona Mitchell, James Kavanagh and Mark Devenport The much-loved series Tracks & Trails returns this Friday, May 9 at 8pm for its 12th season, offering viewers a fresh and inspiring look at Ireland's most beautiful walking routes.
Francis's tomb site likely to become place of pilgrimage
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Rome preparing for mammoth task of Pope's funeral
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Faithful will say goodbye, as Pope did on Easter Sunday
In the end, he did it on his own terms. That was the view of one pilgrim in St Peter's Square last night as locals, tourists and members of the Catholic faith gathered to remember Pope Francis. The idea that the Pope had died in a way that typified his life and his papacy was shared by many there, conscious of how the world had watched for weeks as the Pope was a patient in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, battling what his doctors would describe as a complex medical condition.
Pope Francis: A Legacy
In the Vatican, the days after the election of a pope are known as the "days of surprise" as the outline of a new papacy begins to take shape. By the time Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio stepped out onto the balcony of St Peters on 13 March, 2013, Rome had already undergone plenty of "days of surprise". The resignation of Pope Benedict weeks earlier – the first time a pope had stepped aside in over six centuries - sent shockwaves across the world.
Transition nurses: companions on the path to adult services
For young people with long-term medical conditions, the move from the paediatric environment to care within adult services can be a source of stress, fear, and disengagement. If this transition of care is not handled effectively, the likelihood of morbidity and mortality increases as patients are less likely to manage their condition well.
Definition and diagnostic criteria of clinical obesity
Published: January 14, 2025 Executive summary Despite evidence that some people with excess adiposity have ill health due to obesity, obesity is generally considered a harbinger of other diseases, not a disease in itself. The idea of obesity as a disease remains therefore highly controversial. In addition, current BMI-based measures of obesity can both underestimate and overestimate adiposity and provide inadequate information about health at the individual level.
BPA First Novel Award 2025
The Prize is open to unrepresented writers The Award is open to unrepresented and unpublished authors for a novel in any adult fiction genre. Winner: £1,000 + Agent Introduction Runner up: £500 + Agent Introduction Highly Commended: £150 + Agent Introduction To Enter Simply click on the icon below. You will be directed to PayPal to make one payment of £25 per entry. After the payment is successful, you will be directed to the submission page automatically.
Man to take on California Ironman Challenge for Teddington-based charity
A man whose parents are supported by Crossroads Care is taking on the Ironman Challenge in California. Harry Messenger will swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and run 26.2 miles around the Californian course on 27October to raise money for Crossroads Richmond and Kingston upon Thames. Crossroads Care supports the needs of unpaid carers and those it cares for of all ages and disabilities, to include a range of debilitating conditions from dementia to profound disability.
No end in sight to hostilities between Israel and Lebanon
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Families and survivors await the final Grenfell report
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Families and survivors await the final Grenfell report
It takes a lot to silence London. It's why the hush on the streets around Grenfell Tower in West London on the morning of 14 June, 2017 was so unusual. It was also in stark contrast to the frenzy of the previous hours. Helicopters and sirens had filled the air as the fire took hold around 1am. Fire engines from across London converged on the streets around the building, firefighters and locals alike aghast at what they saw. But by daybreak the mood had changed.
Ukrainian incursion brings war home to Russians
The last two weeks have seen the war in Ukraine come home to Russia. What the Kremlin calls the special military operation has been underway for the last two and half years, but many Russians have managed to avoid its direct impact. That changed for hundreds of thousands of people in the Kursk, Bryansk and Belgorod regions of Russia in the last week and a half.
Starmer set for short-lived honeymoon as he takes office
The Labour politician Roy Jenkins is said to have compared Tony Blair's approach to power ahead of the 1997 Labour landslide as akin to a museum curator carrying a Ming vase across a marble floor. It’s little wonder the analogy has been repeated a lot in this election campaign as Labour leader Keir Starmer sought to ensure that he did nothing to upset polling which put his party consistently ahead.
Shattered Tories face big questions after Labour victory
One by one, result after result confirmed it. The Labour landslide so long predicted had come to pass. A jubilant Keir Starmer spoke of the "sunlight of hope" as he acknowledged his party's win and readied himself for his new job as British Prime Minister. As Labour spoke of sunlight though the mood was far darker in the Conservative Party.
Dye set to be cast for hopeful MPs in UK election
After weeks of polls, politicking and promises, the dye will be cast for all those hoping to make it into the House of Commons as new or returning MPs. Some might call it D-Day but that certainly will not be a term used by any in the Conservative Party given one of the most high-profile blunders of this campaign involved Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaving D-Day commemorations in France early to return to a TV interview and the campaign trail in the UK.
Election campaign turning into nightmare for Sunak and Co
Rishi Sunak must fast be hoping the end is nigh in this general election campaign. With less than two weeks to go to the vote in the UK, polling this week suggests that for Mr Sunak and his Conservative Party, the election is already over. Every time the British Prime Minister denies that he is now simply going through the motions of a campaign, another headline only serves to underline the futility of his position. Where there are glimmers of hope for the Tories, they are scarce and short-lived.
Sunak and Starmer face off in tetchy election debate
You must be statesmanlike without being stuffy. Smooth without being smarmy. Dependable without being dull. Friendly without being flippant. Striking a perfect balance in a leaders' debate is crucial and almost impossible. Both the current British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and the man who wants to take that job from him, Labour leader Keir Starmer, will have been continuously reminded of the list of dos and don'ts ahead of their first TV leaders’ debate in this election campaign.
Sunak and Starmer face off in tetchy election debate
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Political battles ahead as South Africa goes to the polls
"A rainbow nation at peace with itself and the world." That was how South African President Nelson Mandela described his country in May 1994 in his inaugural address. Everything about that occasion was historic. The general election which had precipitated Mr Mandela's presidency was the first to take place with full voting rights for all South Africans, following the end of the apartheid era.
Putin's actions show Kremlin is preparing for long war
For the Kremlin, it was all meant to be so different. The war in Ukraine initially envisioned by Vladimir Putin was to be completed in weeks, if not days. But you do not retain power in Russia for more than 20 years without learning how to adapt to changing circumstances, and the last two years have shown the Russian president's skill at utilising change for his own advantage. As February 2022 moved into March 2022, Mr Putin’s chances of success in Ukraine appeared to wane.
Tory losses could impact timing of UK general election
A win is a win and the fewer you have the more crucial they become. That seemed to be the attitude of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he made his way to Tees Valley on Friday afternoon to celebrate a sliver of good news among a slew of disappointing results. Tees Valley may have provided some consolation for the Conservative Party, but it did not last long.
Sunak braced for mayoral results after heavy local losses
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UK local elections vote could determine Sunak's fate
Polls open this morning in England in local elections which are being seen as a crucial indicator of the state of the parties ahead of a general election later this year. The vote is also being viewed by many as a litmus test for the leadership of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Over 2,600 local council seats are being contested alongside 11 mayoral positions in England's largest cities, including London, and a by-election in Blackpool South.
'Russia needs you' - Putin to seek re-election in 2024
When the announcement came, it was not a surprise, but it was low key. The confirmation from Russian President Vladimir Putin that he would be running as a candidate in the upcoming Russian elections was made at an event in the Grand Kremlin Palace to honour Russian soldiers who had fought in Ukraine. There was no major fanfare, rather a slightly muffled exchange between Mr Putin and Artyom Zhoga, a senior Russian soldier who told Mr Putin: "We need you.
After years on the sidelines Wilders takes centre stage
The Netherlands is already well known for a process of government formation which can take months, but the talks which lie ahead after this week's shock result for far-right politician Geert Wilders are expected to be particularly arduous.
Show an Act of Kindness this Christmas
To help lift the spirits of local carers, Teddington-based charity Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames is running its Show an Act of Kindness this Christmas Appeal for a third year.
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