An AI proxy war could reshape Congress — before Congress reshapes AI
The massive spending and heated rhetoric in midterm races reflect the AI industry's political fault lines and competing visions of what the future sho...
Transition timetable: what a Starmer autumn handover could look like
New leader could be chosen unchallenged or after a quick contest while outgoing PM has time to finalise his legacyUK politics live – latest updatesIf ...
UK climate activists fear case delays could cost them right to jury trial
Defendants worry that changes could remove chance of acquittal based on jurors’ consciences in defiance of the lawClimate activists fear that delays t...
Pauline Hanson’s stance on paid parental leave and childcare could turn clock back by decades, economists warn
One Nation leader appears to suggest women should not be paid by employers while on maternity leave and calls for family income splittingGet our break...
Could ‘king in the north’ become Britain’s new prime minister?
Makerfield victory gives Burnham a path back to Westminster and a chance to challenge Starmer for PMCelebrations and a swift exit after a Burnham win ...
Trump’s Iran deal could place his legacy in the hands of Tehran
He lambasted Jimmy Carter during the 1980 hostage crisis; now Trump’s presidency could be similarly blemishedIt began with the fate of hostages.Donald...
How quickly could Andy Burnham become the UK’s prime minister?
After winning the Makerfield byelection, the returning Labour MP faces a number of scenarios in his bid to replace Keir Starmer• UK politics – live up...
Who Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship w...
Polls close in historic Makerfield byelection that could see Andy Burnham elected and pave way for end of Starmer – UK politics live
Labour’s Greater Manchester mayor hopes a win over Reform UK will help force the prime minister to step asideThree economic heavyweights have been bro...
Madonna Reveals She Would Date Men So She Could Use Their Bathrooms
In a material world, Madonna judged her romantic suitors by the layout of their bathroom.
The "Material Girl" singer admitted that during her dating ...
UK could keep special pre-Brexit terms if it rejoined EU, Michel Barnier says
Exclusive: Former chief Brexit negotiator says staying out of euro and Schengen area would be ‘perfectly possible’Michel Barnier has said Britain coul...
Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor
Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrencyNigel Farage has been trying to bl...
Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live
Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime ministerReform UK’s candidate Robert Kenyon ...
The local election that could topple Britain’s prime minister
The outcome of a special election in the small working-class district of Makerfield has the potential to upend Labour Party leadership and British pol...