Cornyn fights to hold Texas Senate seat in runoff with Trump-backed Paxton – US politics live
Vote for Republican nomination is latest test of President’s grip over GOPHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Texans are voting for a Repub...
Wes Streeting says Starmer ‘behind the curve’ on under-16s social media ban – UK politics live
Former health secretary says he unsuccessfully argued for tougher action when in cabinetGood morning. The government has been consulting on whether to...
Australia politics live: renewables and batteries soar but ‘critical’ moment coming; WiseTech staff face AI redundancy
Australia now the world’s third-biggest nation for utility-scale batteries behind China and the US. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news em...
Australia politics live: speculation teals may form new party; Gaza flotilla activists arrive home
Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall said to be exploring ways independents can work more closely together. Follow today’s news liveTreatment of Australi...
Politics of potholes: why Bristol can’t fix its broken roads overnight
Marsh Street has been cited as Bristol’s worst for potholes. But it’s just one of many crumbling roads in Britain as councils face repairs backlogs an...
World Cup: England’s shock squad and the politics of football – The Latest
A ruthless Thomas Tuchel has left several big names at home for his England squad at this summer’s World Cup.There was no space for Harry Maguire, Tre...
Trump postpones executive order on AI over China concerns – US politics live
The US president said he doesn’t ‘want to do anything to get in the way’ of tech firms competing with ChinaHouse Republicans canceled a scheduled Thur...
Burnham to launch byelection campaign as Green candidate quits after just nine hours – UK politics live
Andy Burnham expected to address supporters in the morning as he officially launches campaign to be Labour candidate for MakerfieldGood morning and we...
Republicans could abandon $1bn proposal for Trump’s ballroom – US politics live
Republican senators have queried the timing and lack of detail in secret service bid to add money to the Department for Homeland security billHello an...
Rich already being taxed properly, says minister, as Streeting calls for ‘wealth tax that works’– UK politics live
Treasury’s Lucy Rigby says Rachel Reeves introduced measures in her first budget as Streeting calls for capital gains rates to be aligned with income ...
Trump tightens grip on GOP after Massie’s defeat in Kentucky primary – US politics live
Republican Congressman defeated by Trump-backed challenger in most expensive House primary in historySign up for the Breaking News US emailGood mornin...
Starmer to face Commons grilling at PMQs as Streeting plans resignation speech – UK politics live
The former health secretary will give resignation speech after prime minister’s questions Good morning. PMQs is back, and there are at least two obvio...
Voters in six states head to polls with Kentucky’s Massie facing Trump’s fury – US politics live
Contest seen as latest test of president’s grip on GOP as he urges voters to reject one of the few senior Republicans who has defied himSign up for th...
Labour likely to win next election with Burnham as leader, say party members – UK politics live
YouGov polling reveals support for prospective challenger, with members believing Starmer could not secure another victory Unemployment in the UK has ...
Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of House seats – US politics live
GOP to target seat held by Jim Clyburn, the only Democrat among the state’s seven representatives in the HouseSign up for the Breaking News US emailHe...
Lammy dismisses Streeting’s call for UK to rejoin EU as ‘sixth form’ debating position – UK politics live
Deputy PM says the public will not forgive weeks of internal debate on the EU and Labour leadership, warning it will play into Reform’s handsGood morn...
Labour leadership talk ‘froth and nonsense’, says senior minister – UK politics live
Lisa Nandy says no candidate has launched a challenge to Keir Starmer, despite ‘feverish speculation’ around Andy Burnham and Wes StreetingAsked about...
Starmer ally admits prime minister is ‘unpopular’ but warns of ‘chaos’ if leadership contest triggered – UK politics live
Pressure is intensifying on Keir Starmer after Andy Burnham was given a route back to parliamentGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK po...
Angela Rayner says Starmer should ‘reflect on’ stepping aside after HMRC clears her over tax affairs - UK politics live
The former deputy prime minister said she should be keen to ‘play my part’ in the event of a leadership contestFull report: Angela Rayner cleared by H...
Australia politics live: Albanese denies tax reforms aimed at courting votes from growing gen Z cohort
Angus Taylor to give budget reply speech tonight. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and ...
Wes Streeting arrives at No 10 for talks with Keir Starmer ahead of King’s speech - UK politics live
A number of the health secretary’s allies called for the prime minister’s resignation but Streeting has yet to call for a formal leadership challengeR...
Trump to head to China for high-stakes talks with Xi – US politics live
Meeting comes amid tentative trade truce but Iran, Taiwan and tensions over global supply chains will be complicating factorsSign up for the Breaking ...
Keir Starmer to face crucial cabinet meeting as ministers and MPs urge him to resign – UK politics live
PM on the brink with Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood believed to be among those urging him to set out a timetable for departureStarmer on the brink ...
Victorian politics still exposed to ‘dark money’ and foreign donations as MPs struggle to agree on urgent reforms
Exclusive: state is now without caps on political donations or disclosure requirements, months out from November electionGet our breaking news email, ...
Trump heads to China this week to meet Xi as Iran war and trade disputes loom over summit – US politics live
It will be the first time a US president has visited China in nearly a decade, with the last visit being Trump in 2017Hello and welcome to our live co...
Starmer to say ‘incremental change won’t cut it’ in major make-or-break speech to avert leadership challenge – UK politics live
Prime minister will try to convince Labour MPs to back him after suffering major election losses last week Good morning. The news this morning is full...
Australia politics live: budget funds to speed up environmental approvals; Coalition deals with Farrer loss
Tuesday’s federal budget to include $500m to fund faster approvals for housing, energy and mining projects. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking n...
