Liz Truss

Starmer resigns - new UK Labour leader may not be until autumn

Keir Starmer is stepping down as British Labour leader, and, by extension, as UK prime minister. The question now is whether the popular Andy Burnham can take over unopposed, or if more candidates will come forward.

Wes Streeting, pointed out as Starmer's challenger, to meet Starmer

Despite extreme pressure, Keir Starmer has no intention of resigning as UK prime minister. On Wednesday, he will meet Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who is being tipped as a possible challenger, before the King opens Parliament.

Strategist Warns of Rising Risk Amid US Budget Deficit and Debt

The USA's budget deficit and national debt are expected to deteriorate with the Trump administration's disputed tax cuts, now halfway through Congress. The interest rate chill is spreading on the market and an increasing number of professionals are raising warning flags.

Crisis Meetings in London: Feared Russian Nuclear Attack

Starmer: Ukraine decides on British drones

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, hints that Ukraine can use long-distance drones from the United Kingdom to strike military targets in Russia during the war.

Truss loses her seat in parliament

The former Prime Minister Liz Truss loses her seat as a Member of Parliament, a position she has held for 14 years, after Friday's British parliamentary election. The Conservatives make a historic low election and a record number of ministers are ousted from parliament.

Political Scientist: The Election Can Bring the British Stability

Labour's landslide victory in the British election can provide more stability in domestic politics, assesses political scientist Nicholas Aylott.

After the Election: This is Why the Tories Sank

Brexit agreement, party atmosphere, and tax relief. But also pandemic, partygate, and record-high taxes. So the Tory Party went from top to bottom in just over 1,660 days.