Who is Andy Burnham? The 'King of the North' who could replace Keir Starmer as UK PM after by-election win

Who is Andy Burnham? The ‘King of the North’ who could replace Keir Starmer as UK PM after by-election win

Andy Burnham’s decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election has done more than return him to Parliament after nearly a decade away; it has positioned the Greater Manchester Mayor as the strongest challenger yet to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership of the Labour Party.The 56-year-old Labour veteran won the seat with nearly 55 per cent of…

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Andy Burnham: Andy Burnham wins crucial Makerfield by-election, intensifying pressure on PM Keir Starmer | World News

Andy Burnham: Andy Burnham wins crucial Makerfield by-election, intensifying pressure on PM Keir Starmer | World News

Burnham victory shakes UK politics as pressure mounts on Starmer / Image – file Andy Burnham secured a decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election, marking a significant moment in British politics and dramatically increasing pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.The former Labour cabinet minister and outgoing Mayor of Greater Manchester won the north-west England…

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5,500-year-old Canaanite blade factory discovered in Israel reveals surprisingly advanced society | World News

5,500-year-old Canaanite blade factory discovered in Israel reveals surprisingly advanced society | World News

For generations, the Canaanites have occupied a curious space between archaeology and biblical tradition. Mentioned repeatedly in the Hebrew Bible as the inhabitants of the land before the rise of ancient Israel, they have often been viewed through the lens of scripture rather than material evidence. Now, a remarkable discovery in southern Israel is offering…

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‘Hate has no place in US’: Indian-American Congressman condemns racist chants in Texas

‘Hate has no place in US’: Indian-American Congressman condemns racist chants in Texas

Raja Krishnamoorthi calls out racist chants in Texas, says hate has no place in US. AP Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Thursday condemned anti-India slogans raised by white supremacists outside a Texas city hall. He said hate and discrimination against any community have no place in the United States.The Democratic lawmaker’s remarks came amid concerns…

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From repairing buoys to making history: Meet the US Coast Guard diver who became the first 'Coastie' to complete the Navy's toughest diving course | World News

From repairing buoys to making history: Meet the US Coast Guard diver who became the first ‘Coastie’ to complete the Navy’s toughest diving course | World News

An unexpected conversation at a Coast Guard unit in Seattle set Senior Chief Petty Officer Thomas Hansen on a path that would eventually lead to a historic achievement. After years spent repairing navigation buoys, restoring maritime aids and carrying out underwater missions from Massachusetts to Antarctica, Hansen has become the first member of the US…

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'Haven't learnt that lesson yet': After Iran war, Donald Trump says there are no limits to his ability to exert power

‘Haven’t learnt that lesson yet’: After Iran war, Donald Trump says there are no limits to his ability to exert power

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected suggestions that the conflict with Iran exposed limits to American power, declaring that there were ‘no limits’ to what the United States could achieve.His remarks came after the United States and Iran formally entered into a peace agreement by digitally signing a memorandum of…

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, once claimed to be an alien spaceship, may be 7 billion years old |

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, once claimed to be an alien spaceship, may be 7 billion years old |

When interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS was discovered by the ATLAS survey telescope in Chile on July 1, 2025, it quickly attracted attention for more than just being the third known object from outside the Solar System. Some researchers, including Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, argued that several unusual features were intriguing enough to keep the possibility of…

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'Trump is Israel's only ally': JD Vance's blunt message to Netanyahu over Iran deal criticism

‘Trump is Israel’s only ally’: JD Vance’s blunt message to Netanyahu over Iran deal criticism

US Vice President JD Vance has issued a strong warning to Israel over its criticism of the US-Iran agreement reached after weeks of conflict and tensions. Defending MAGA supremo, Vance said that “Trump is Israel’s only ally.“His remarks came amid reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies were “privately unhappy” with the agreement,…

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How a tiny potato beetle became a Cold War weapon: The bizarre story behind East Germany's 'American insect' campaign | World News

How a tiny potato beetle became a Cold War weapon: The bizarre story behind East Germany’s ‘American insect’ campaign | World News

In the summer of 1950, farmers across East Germany began finding their potato crops stripped bare. The culprit was the Colorado potato beetle, a small, striped insect native to North America that had been spreading steadily across Europe for decades. What happened next had nothing to do with agriculture and everything to do with politics….

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