THERESA MAY
Putin hosts a summit to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stage
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with other global leaders in Kazan for a BRICS summit. Leaders from China, India, Turkey, and Iran are expected to attend. The summit aims to counterbalance the Western-led world order and foster economic and strategic partnerships. Putin will also meet with the UN Secretary-General during the summit.
How the 'innocent' British nerve agent victim caught in global murder plot
A public inquiry reveals that Dawn Sturgess died after using a perfume bottle containing Novichok, inadvertently caught in a failed assassination attempt on Sergei Skripal. The UK blames Russian agents, while Russia denies involvement. Relations between London and Moscow remain strained.
Grenfell Tower fire: Who is to blame for London's deadly disaster?
A public inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London has concluded that decades of failures by the government and construction industry led to the disaster that killed 72 people. The report highlights negligence by the government, local council, architects, contractors, and management firms involved in the building's refurbishment.
Can the Labour Party bring back Britain¡¯s green groove?
In the context of Britain's political landscape and its climate ambitions, Keir Starmer, poised to become the next prime minister, has positioned the Labour Party as advocates for transforming the nation into a "clean energy superpower." This aspiration marks a significant departure from Britain's historical role as a major contributor to climate pollution, stemming from its origins in the Industrial Revolution fueled by coal.
UK's Conservatives face leadership 'bloodbath' as party seeks new direction
After 14 years in government - the last eight marked by chaos and divisions following the Brexit vote - the Conservatives are now confronted by an internal struggle among lawmakers, grassroots members and donors over whether to move further to the right or turn back to the centre.
Rishi Sunak: The rise and fall of Conservative's UK PM and Narayana Murthy's son-in-law, who ended the Tories' 14-rear rule
The Labour Party is set for a major victory in the UK general election, ending Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party's 14-year rule. Sunak conceded defeat, congratulating Labour leader Keir Starmer. The Conservative Party faced significant challenges, including local election losses and internal conflicts, leading to early elections and their decline under multiple prime ministers.
Rishi Sunak: Britain's embattled Conservative leader
Rishi Sunak, appointed as UK Prime Minister amid Tory turmoil, faces public disdain and internal party strife ahead of an imminent general election. Despite efforts to stabilize the economy, Sunak's leadership is marred by unpopularity and criticism of his political acumen, overshadowing his rapid ascent and affluent background.
UK PM Rishi Sunak takes time away amid mass exodus of MPs
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes a day off from public events ahead of the July 4 general election, spending time with advisers amid senior MPs quitting the Conservative Party.
Veteran UK minister Michael Gove is latest to quit parliament before election
Sunak on Wednesday ended months of speculation by calling a general election for July 4. But with his Conservatives trailing the main opposition Labour Party in opinion polls, the dozens of MPs standing down has been taken by some as an indication of the level of demoralisation among Sunak's lawmakers.
UK MPs arrested for sexual offences face parliament ban
UK MPs arrested for serious sexual or violent offences may face exclusion from parliament after a rule change requiring risk assessments. Notable supporters include Theresa May and Natalie Elphicke, reflecting a shift towards transparency and integrity in addressing alleged misconduct.
American allies worry the US is growing less dependable, whether Trump or Biden wins
As the US presidential election race approaches, America's allies are anticipating a challenging journey. Many worry that a second term for Trump would be an earthquake, but tremors already exist and concerns are rising that the US could grow less dependable regardless of who wins. With a divided electorate and gridlock in Congress, the next American president could easily become consumed by manifold challenges at home before even beginning to address flashpoints around the world from Ukraine to the Middle East.
UK Prime Minister Truss resigns: What now?
Truss' resignation makes her time in 10 Downing the shortest ever. With Truss intending to step down, the government will hold another leadership election to find her successor.
Tory troubles: A brief timeline of UK political upheavals
In a matter of days, Liz Truss' U-turn on economic plans that made global markets jittery and the resignations of key ministers prompted calls from within Truss' party for her to step down. But the shakeup at the top is hardly an outlier in the recent history of Britain's Conservatives, whose latest troubles have been years in the making. Here is a look at how Tory troubles have evolved over the last few years
A Liz under another Liz for Britain ¡ªand, no, it¡¯s not a younger Theresa May
For us, Truss may seem very much like Theresa May, Johnson's predecessor. But the devil is in the details, since the incumbent is known to be lacking in the stiff upper lip department and known to be polarising even by recent polar cap melting standards. Our interest, like India departing from a World Cup, dipped the moment Rishi Sunak lost the Tory elections on Monday. So, till then, Liz under another Liz it is.
Conservatives are one family; time to unite behind Truss: says Sunak after defeat in UK leadership race
"I've said throughout that the Conservatives are one family. It's right we now unite behind the new PM, Liz Truss, as she steers the country through difficult times," the British Indian former Chancellor tweeted.
Outgoing Boris Johnson now tops poll of bad UK prime ministers
Pollster Ipsos found in a new survey that Johnson was given a poor rating by around 49 per cent of the British public polled.
Britain's years-long battle over Brexit
Boris Johnson's resounding win at a December 12 snap general election smoothes his Brexit bill's passage through parliament on January 9, 2020.
Theresa May gets standing ovation as she bows out as UK PM
Johnson, who will become the 14th British Prime Minister to be appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, will inherit some of the similar complexities of the British Parliament and divisions over Brexit.
Theresa May speaks of Brexit frustration in final interview as British PM
May did not reveal whether she backs Jeremy Hunt or Boris Johnson as her replacement, saying only that "they understand the responsibility that this job brings".
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