Burnham set to run for UK parliament increasing pressure on PM Starmer
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham seeks a return to parliament, among the favourites to challenge Starmer.
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Memphis residents file lawsuit alleging abuses by Trump-backed task force
Lawsuit says task force comprised of state and federal agencies harassed bystanders who recorded enforcement activities.
Philip Davis and Progressive Liberal Party win general election in Bahamas
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Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations against cartels
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Key Zelenskyy aides under corruption cloud: What are they accused of?
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Honduras mayor arrested for masterminding environmentalist’s killing
Adan Funez was one of three men arrested this week over alleged involvement in the shooting of activist Juan Lopez.
Trump backs Pakistan as Iran mediator after criticism from Lindsey Graham
US president lauds Islamabad, but his Republican ally says he does not trust Pakistan to facilitate Iran diplomacy.
Red Cross says people displaced by conflict in Colombia doubled last year
Annual report by ICRC finds worsening conditions for Colombian civilians amid continued fighting between armed groups.
‘Cotton picking’: US lawmaker condemned for racist comment about Jeffries
US representative Jen Kiggans appears to endorse racist statements about top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries.
