Politics

Andy Burnham’s autumn of pain– podcast

It’s been a month since Andy Burnham became prime minister. And while polls have shown a ‘Burnham bounce’, the coming months will force the new PM into making some tough – and potentially unpopular – decisions that will reveal how serious…

U.S. to Withdraw 200 Troops Sent to Nigeria Under Trump

The New York Times

U.S. to Withdraw 200 Troops Sent to Nigeria Under Trump

Officials say the small, limited deployment could serve as a model. But terrorists in the country have continued to attack and kill.

The New York Times

Unlike needy Keir, trash-talking Andy speaks a language Trump understands | John Crace

Unlike needy Keir, trash-talking Andy speaks a language Trump understands | John Crace

Burnham has nothing to hide as he prepares to meet president he once called poisonous. It may actually win him more respect It makes a pleasant change. Not so long ago, Keir Starmer was falling over himself in his efforts to keep things…

Can ethics issues tip party control of Congress?

Can ethics issues tip party control of Congress?

While Democratic consultants urge candidates to focus on the economy, foreign policy, and government ethics ahead of the midterms, bipartisan leaders are working to streamline the House ethics process despite skepticism regarding potential…

Rhode Island governor trails challenger in new Democratic primary poll

Rhode Island governor trails challenger in new Democratic primary poll

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee (D) is trailing his challenger Helena Foulkes ahead of the upcoming Democratic gubernatorial primary, according to a new poll. The survey from Emerson College Polling and Nexstar affiliate WPRI-TV 12, shows…

The Punch

NLC general secretary dies at 60

The General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Emmanuel Ugboaja, has died at the age of 60 after a protracted illness. Details surrounding his death remained sketchy as of the time of filing this report. The NLC President, Joe…

The Punch

‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Ratko Mladic dead: Serbian state media

The Hindu

‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Ratko Mladic dead: Serbian state media

Mladic, who had suffered several strokes in recent months, was serving a life sentence in The Hague for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity after overseeing the Srebrenica slaughter

The Hindu