Capital city of Northern Ireland, a port on the River Lagan
A June 18 Makerfield by-election has become a national leadership test after Labour has installed Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham as its candidate. A string of ministerial resignations and polling showing Reform UK divided with a Farage splinter have left Keir Starmervulnerable; a Burnham win will force a leadership contest and intensify political instability.
Protests escalate after a stabbing by a Sudanese national prompts anti-immigrant rioting; police report multiple arsons and attacks on migrant-owned properties as communities call for calm amid political condemnations and ongoing investigations.
Rising violence in Belfast and Southampton follows a knife attack and social-media calls for action. Police face mob violence while political leaders call for accountability and platform responsibility.
Protests have grown around a US-backed luxury resort planned by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner on Albania’s Sazan island and the nearby Vjosa-Narta wetlands. Officials say the project will proceed, while demonstrators demand transparency and accountability amid concerns for wildlife and corruption. The government has faced sustained public outcry since plans were announced, with EU considerations looming over the development.
A car exploded outside Dunmurry police station after being hijacked to the scene. No injuries have been reported. A 66-year-old man has been charged with offences including attempted murder and explosives offences. PSNI views this as an attack possibly linked to the New IRA, continuing a pattern of dissident activity post-Good Friday Agreement.
The Item Club has warned that the UK faces a year of job losses driven by higher energy costs and supply disruptions linked to the Iran war, with South Wales and the Humber hardest hit. London, Birmingham, Leeds and Glasgow are also expected to shed thousands of posts as discretionary spending contracts.
A UK/Ireland–based crowd aboard Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition has been kept onboard Bordeaux after a GI illness outbreak. About 50 people have shown symptoms; a 92-year-old passenger has died, though officials say the death is not linked to the illness. Disembarkation is paused while samples are analysed and safety measures are stepped up, with refunds offered for affected guests.
Tony Blair has published a 5,700-word essay urging Labour to prioritise policy over personality and return to a “radical centre.” Keir Starmer has rejected major elements of the critique. Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting have publicly attacked Blair’s omissions on inequality, leaving the party divided as the June 18 Makerfield by-election and a potential leadership contest approach.
Protesters in Belfast torch vehicles and buildings after a Sudanese man is arrested for a knife attack that left a man severely injured. Police declare a critical incident and call for calm as political leaders condemn the violence.
A 30-year-old Sudanese national has been charged with attempted murder after a man in his 40s was stabbed in Belfast. The suspect remains in custody as police investigate amid protests tied to immigration tensions in the UK. The Home Office says the attacker arrived in the UK in 2023 and was granted refugee status; officials say there is no record of prior security alerts.
A PwC study shows AI exposure is changing entry-level work, with junior staff increasingly expected to demonstrate leadership, judgment and data‑driven decision‑making even as overall entry‑level hiring slows. UK and US markets exhibit mixed trends, with prime emphasis on human skills and targeted training.
Protests in Belfast — sparked by a knife attack in which a Sudanese national is charged with attempted murder — have erupted into violence across multiple districts. Rioters have set vehicles and buildings alight, with police deploying water cannon and crews working to protect residents amid rising tensions tied to immigration debates.
The government has updated the Online Safety Act to require platforms to remove illegal content quickly during crises, with firms facing fines or service blocks for non-compliance. The move follows unrest linked to a knife attack in Northern Ireland and intensified debates over social media’s role in spreading harmful material.
Rioting in Belfast has intensified after a stabbing led to attacks on ethnic minorities. Refugees report fear, while local volunteers marshal relief as police vow to restore order.
A knife attack in Belfast has become a crusade point for far-right actors online. Video of the incident is circulating with calls for demonstrations across Britain and Northern Ireland, while authorities urge calm as they investigate.