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UK Labour leadership nominations begin: Who’s running and how it works
Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is the frontrunner. If no rival emerges, he could become PM this month.
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Marine Le Pen to run for French Presidency despite criminal conviction
Marine Le Pen, the far-right French politician, announced Tuesday she is running for president next year.
Published On 8 Jul 2026
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Nigel Farage resigns as MP, will run in UK by-election
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election and stand again.
Published On 7 Jul 2026
France appeals court opens door for Le Pen presidential run, with ankle tag
Paris appeals court rules Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds but reduces the ban on her holding public office.
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Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit to Syria: What we know
Blasts occurred near hotel French president was reportedly staying in shortly after he departed for presidential palace.
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France’s Court of Appeal to rule on Le Pen conviction – what it’s all about
The far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.
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Cuba loses power across nation for third time this year
An island-wide blackout hit nearly 10 million residents in Cuba for the third time in 6 months, on Monday.
Published On 7 Jul 2026
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Hamas dissolves civilian governing body in Gaza after 20 years
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration.
Published On 7 Jul 2026
Iran reappoints a familiar face to powerful post during Khamenei funeral
The judiciary chief has emphasised the need to avenge Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prosecute foreign ‘aggressors’.
Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body
A Palestinian technocratic committee will take its place to manage the enclave’s day-to-day governance.
Impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte begins
Senate trial outcome could permanently bar Duterte from office, shaking her frontrunner status for the 2028 election.
