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The Papers: 'Burnham rebellion growing' and 'Clan united'

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 01:55
Fallout following the decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in a forthcoming by-election has continued.

Damaged homes and snowy roadways as winter storm hits US

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 01:36
Several people have died as sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow disrupt roads and knock out power across a number of states.

Damaged homes and snowy roadways as winter storm hits US

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 01:36
Several people have died as sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow disrupt roads and knock out power across a number of states.

Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 01:16
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.

Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 00:52
Trump has accused Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal that was reached last year.

What to expect from today's Bafta nominations

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 00:07
Emma Stone, Timothée Chalamet and Wunmi Mosaku are among the actors who could be nominated later.

What to expect from today's Bafta nominations

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 00:07
Emma Stone, Timothée Chalamet and Wunmi Mosaku are among the actors who could be nominated later.

Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 00:05
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.

Menopause linked to Alzheimer's-like brain changes

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 00:04
Menopause is linked to a loss of grey matter in regions involved with memory and emotion, study suggests.

Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 00:01
Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, TikTok's owner ByteDance and YouTube parent Google.

Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 00:01
Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, TikTok's owner ByteDance and YouTube parent Google.

NI to become first in the UK to introduce graduated driving licences

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 00:01
The new rules will be introduced in October and are described as the most significant reform of driver licensing for 70 years.

NI to become first in the UK to introduce graduated driving licences

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 00:01
The new rules will be introduced in October and are describe as the most significant reform of driver licensing for 70 years.

Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 00:00
Passengers accuse carriers of "confusing" them into dropping compensation claims for cancelled flights.

Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 00:00
Passengers accuse carriers of "confusing" them into dropping compensation claims for cancelled flights.

Braverman accuses Tories of betrayal as she defects to Reform

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 23:52
The MP was unveiled as Reform's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally, bringing the number of the party's sitting MPs to eight.

Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 23:28
The government has not confirmed what the cap will be, but campaigners have said they believe £250 a year is likely.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 23:22
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 23:19
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.

The nuclear power station at the centre of the political divide in Scotland

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 23:01
The twin reactors of Hinkley Point C in Somerset will form the first nuclear power plant built in the UK for 30 years.

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