British far-right activist and media figure
Andy Burnham has ascended to Labour leadership and is poised to become prime minister, coordinating a northern-first agenda and devolving power from London. He inherits a sluggish economy and high living costs as he challenges Starmer’s exit and Labour’s poll slump.
Australian MP Barnaby Joyce has been defending Pauline Hanson’s European trip on ABC’s 7.30, but the interview is overshadowed by a viral moment in which Joyce yells at his dog during the broadcast. Hanson’s European itinerary includes Italy, a London CPAC appearance, and a podcast with Tommy Robinson; Joyce’s outburst follows a history of attention-catching moments.
The Unite the Kingdom rally in London has drawn tens of thousands, but police estimate the turnout was well below the organizers’ claims of millions and far short of last year’s peak. A simultaneous pro-Palestinian Nakba Day march raised concerns of clashes, with police reporting dozens of arrests and a large-scale security operation.
Labour figures are highlighting measures to ease the cost‑of‑living squeeze while facing internal dissent after recent election setbacks. By‑election campaigns in Makerfield and policy proposals vie for influence as government rhetoric emphasises delivering on promised changes.
As voters in the UK and US grow disillusioned with traditional leadership, both Prime Minister and President face internal and external pressures. The AI revolution is cited as a new fulcrum for politics, with potential consequences for governance and policy in coming months.
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.
Racist violence sparked by a stabbing in Belfast has drawn thousands to anti-racism rallies while protests spill into Glasgow and beyond. Authorities say the unrest follows the stabbing of a Sudanese national and has been amplified online by far-right groups.
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.
The UK faces escalating tensions after rioting in Belfast and Southampton linked to a knife attack case. Government debates online safety measures as far-right actors and social media amplify calls for protests. Protests have targeted immigrants, with authorities promising action against incitement.
Protests have erupted around Oxford and Glasgow as controversial figures linked to far-right causes have sparked demonstrations. Police have secured venues and warned of disruption as public figures defend free speech while opponents condemn the lineup.
Ten years after the Brexit vote, economists say the UK’s economy is smaller than it would have been, with weaker investment and productivity. Public sentiment has shifted toward regret, while trade frictions and inflation persist. The path forward remains uncertain.
Nine Entertainment has moved Karl Stefanovic from Today and will terminate his network contract immediately, after a contentious interview on his independent podcast with far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Stefanovic says he is now free to pursue independent projects as Nine faces a tense period while navigation a new media strategy.
Multiple Edinburgh schools face overcrowding as VAT on private school fees is cited as contributing to demand shifts. Parents report cramped spaces, with pupils eating in toilets and sharing facilities while councils contemplate urgent action and longer-term plans.
Andy Burnham is moving toward Westminster with plans to devolve power and shift growth to every postcode. Labour factions debate welfare, devolution and the economy as unions shape the policy landscape ahead of a potential premiership.
Algeria’s parliamentary elections have proceeded with a government push for turnout while thousands of candidates were barred from running. Voter engagement remains low as public concerns like purchasing power and services overshadow electoral politics; the FLN-led majority faces a fragmented field as the vote unfolds.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport will leave Elon Musk’s platform X, joining the Attorney General’s Office in suspending official posts. The move comes amid scrutiny of X’s handling of misinformation, racist content and online safety, with Ofcom investigations and past government actions raising pressure as violence and protests linked to recent incidents unfold.
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by US marshals in Miami after Britain has brought 38 new charges, including rape, trafficking and offences relating to indecent images of a child. The Crown Prosecution Service has requested their extradition to the UK; the brothers deny wrongdoing and will face extradition proceedings in US courts.