RN has won about 34% of national vote, exit polls suggest, as Marine Le Pen targets absolute majority Marine Le Pen’s far-right, anti-immigration party is in reach of becoming the biggest political force in the French parliament after a historically high showing in the first round of snap parliament elections. […]
Who else? Jude Bellingham mouthed the words during the wild goal celebrations and it was a good point well made. It simply had to be Bellingham, England’s golden boy, rescuing the team, the nation and surely Gareth Southgate, too, with an act of comic‑book brilliance just when all seemed lost. The […]
Incoming government would need to urgently restore faith in politics through ‘deeds, not words’, says leader Keir Starmer: ‘If you want change, you have to vote for it’ Keir Starmer has said a new Labour government would have to stave off a rise of the populist right by urgently restoring […]
Opponents say abortive raid on palace by angry ex-army chief was a stunt to bolster support It was the armoured vehicles circling the Plaza Murillo – the normally tranquil central square in historic downtown La Paz – that initially set Bolivians on edge on Wednesday afternoon. By the time a […]
Patricia Wiltshire reveals how her forensic knowledge helped secure the conviction of Ian Huntley for the 2002 murders Botanist Patricia Wiltshire has revealed how her knowledge of stinging nettles helped police solve the Soham murders in 2002 – a case which concluded in the conviction and a life sentence for […]
The elements knocked a wild, sometimes thrilling match off kilter and then the deadening technocracy that is smothering elite football took its turn, too. At the end of it all Germany could celebrate to the strains of new wave classic Major Tom, their unofficial anthem, and perhaps dare to fantasise […]
Reform also complains to Electoral Commission and Essex police about Channel 4 undercover investigation of party UK election live – latest updates Nigel Farage has announced he is boycotting the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of bias over his reception on Friday night’s Question Time. The Reform leader took part in […]
Writing in the Observer, the Labour leader vows to restore the bond of trust with politics if his party wins Thursday’s general election Keir Starmer pledges to “relight the fire” of optimism and hope among the British people – and rekindle their faith in politicians as public servants – if […]
Exclusive: Former Labour leader calls on party to ratchet up scrutiny of Reform in final week of campaign Neil Kinnock has warned his party not to ignore the nationalist threat posed by Nigel Farage, as concern grows in Labour ranks that Reform UK could pose a long-term threat for them […]
Advisers despair over disastrous display although Biden gives vigorous showing at North Carolina rally on Friday Panicking Democrats were speculating about whether Joe Biden should be replaced as their party’s nominee for US president following a disastrous debate performance that turned whispers about his age and fitness into a roar. […]