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Is there a Starmerism to follow Blairism?
Keir Starmer has set out the "first steps" he would take if he enters government
16 May 2024,45 mins
Shock in Slovakia as PM is shot
We hear from Slovakia's deputy prime minister after assassination attempt.
15 May 2024,45 mins
Blinken reassures Ukraine as Russian forces push further into Kharkiv region
US Secretary of State tells Ukrainians "you are not alone" in Kyiv visit
14 May 2024,45 mins
Is Georgia slipping into Russia's grip?
Thousands take to the streets to protest against controversial new law.
13 May 2024,45 mins
Russia launches surprise offensive in Ukraine
How serious a moment is this for Ukraine?
10 May 2024,45 mins
Netanyahu responds to US after Biden’s weapon supply threat
The Israeli PM vows his country can stand alone after US pauses the delivery of bombs
09 May 2024,45 mins
Will Elphicke defection backfire on Labour?
Disquiet in Labour ranks over Natalie Elphicke's defection from the Conservatives.
08 May 2024,45 mins
'Technical issue' at passport e-gates causes backlogs at airports
A "technical issue" with passport e-gates is causing long queues at airports nationwide.
07 May 2024,45 mins
Hamas accepts ceasefire deal as Rafah bombardment begins
As Israel bombards Rafah, Hamas has accepted a ceasefire put forward by Egypt and Qatar
06 May 2024,45 mins
Conservatives suffer heavy council election losses
Early counts show painful losses in council elections for Rishi Sunak's Conservatives
03 May 2024,45 mins
Parties await local election results
How will the next 36 hours in UK politics play out?
02 May 2024,45 mins
US campus protests turn violent as pro-Israel and pro-Palestine activists clash
University of California, Los Angeles was rocked by violence overnight
01 May 2024,45 mins
Hainault: Man arrested after boy killed in sword attack
Four other people were injured before the suspect was tasered by police
30 Apr 2024,45 mins
What next for SNP after Yousaf resigns?
What does future hold for Scottish politics after first minister steps down?
29 Apr 2024,45 mins
Two British men charged with helping Russian intelligence
How big is the potential threat of alleged interference abroad by Moscow?
26 Apr 2024,45 mins
Humza Yousaf faces no-confidence vote in Scotland
Scottish Greens will vote to oust First Minister Humza Yousaf after agreement ditched
25 Apr 2024,45 mins
What will new US aid package mean for Ukraine?
President Biden signs into law long-awaited military aid package for Ukraine.
24 Apr 2024,45 mins
US campus protests erupt overt Israel-Gaza war
Hundreds of arrests at American universities as tensions rise
23 Apr 2024,45 mins
Government and Lords continue show down over Rwanda bill
Parliamentary ping pong turns into late night stand-off over the Safety of Rwanda bill.
22 Apr 2024,45 mins
US calls for calm after Israel strike on Iran.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken repeats calls for calm in the Middle East
19 Apr 2024,45 mins
Sturgeon’s husband charged with embezzlement
What does this mean for the SNP?
18 Apr 2024,45 mins
Netanyahu: Israel will “make its own decisions” on Iran
The Israeli Prime Minister has rejected UK’s call for restraint in Iran attack response
17 Apr 2024,45 mins
MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009
Rishi Sunak’s flagship anti-smoking bill passes its first parliamentary hurdle
16 Apr 2024,45 mins
How will Israel respond to Iran attack?
Israel's army chief vows to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack.
15 Apr 2024,45 mins
Survivor of Kingsmills massacre calls for a public inquiry
Inquest finds that the IRA killed 10 men in County Armagh in 1976
12 Apr 2024,45 mins
OJ Simpson dies aged 76 after cancer battle
The NFL star was controversially acquitted of murder in 1995
11 Apr 2024,45 mins
‘Toxic’ gender debate lets children down, report finds
Cass Review calls for adolescent gender services to match the standards of other NHS care
10 Apr 2024,45 mins
Cameron urges US to unblock aid to Ukraine
We get a response to the foreign secretary from a leading Republican congressman.
09 Apr 2024,45 mins
What is Israel's next move in Gaza?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a date has been set for invasion of Rafah.
08 Apr 2024,45 mins
Israeli military publishes report into aid convoy deaths
Foreign Secretary says independent investigation should be carried out
05 Apr 2024,45 mins