Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?
Hamas has announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau.
Burnham’s policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be
Later this week, he is expected to change the government’s stance on oil and gas exploitation, with a new energy secretary in place. Those Labour MPs worried about the Green…
Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know
EXPLAINER Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know Yemeni group says the announcement is based on the equation of ‘an eye for an eye’. Save Houthi…
Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM
In his first speech in Downing Street, Burnham announced he would “end rough sleeping in our country”. This was swiftly followed by a No 10 press release promising an extra…
Ebola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 as outbreak continues spread
Ebola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 as outbreak continues spread Ebola is spreading faster than any previous outbreak in DRC, with 37 new deaths recorded over…
Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
In his first speech as prime minister, Andy Burnham has promised to give people more “breathing space” to help with the cost of living. Policies will be announced on Tuesday…
Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM
Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM Britain’s seventh PM in a decade pledged major changes in bid to see off populist forces that are…
What are ‘civilian’ sites in international law and where have US, Iran hit?
EXPLAINER What are ‘civilian’ sites in international law and where have US, Iran hit? The United States has escalated attacks on Iranian roads, bridges and power plants, and Iran too,…
Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM… the day so far
Andy Burnham has become the UK’s prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace.
Who is Andy Burnham’s wife, Marie-France van Heel?
By this point, van Heel had given birth to their first child, Jimmy – and it was his birth in March 2000 which Burnham has said spurred them on to…