Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech
Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium
For years, Japanese football fans have won praise for cleaning up stadiums after World Cup matches. But this time, they're catching heat at home.
· Kurumi Mori
Hat-trick hero & Swiss wonderkid - World Cup duo set for Premier League?
Canada six-goal win over Qatar marred by serious injury
· Bbcsport
In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal
As he defended the US-Iran deal at the White House press briefing on Thursday, Vice-President JD Vance brushed aside a question about whether President Donald Trump had positioned him as the "fall guy" for an agreement that is broadly unpopular with Republicans in Washington.
· Daniel Bush
Democratic socialists are winning major mayor's races
D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George speaks to the crowd after winning D.C. Mayor primary election during an election night party at the Howard Theatre Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
· Matt Brown
Burnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point
Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election, clearing a major hurdle for an expected challenge for the Labour leadership.
· Jennifer McKiernan
About 100 Colombian guerrilla dissidents give up weapons in peace process
President Gustavo Petro speaks after voting during the presidential election in Bogota, Colombia, May 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix, File)
Trumps Iran-Deal, Marine auf Kurs & das ABC der Innenminister
Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
· Rixa Fürsen
Israel can’t ‘kill its way out’ of every crisis – Vance (VIDEO)
US Vice President J.D. Vance has criticized Israeli hardliners opposed to President Donald Trump’s Iran deal, warning that the country cannot “kill” its way out of every security problem.
· RT
A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's moment
Canada six-goal win over Qatar marred by serious injury
· Bbcsport
(LEAD) Election watchdog panel recommends criminal probe into ex-chief over ballot shortage
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· Yi Wonju
Noncitizen voting cheapens citizenship
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· CA Post Editorial Board
‘Turning point’: UK’s Starmer braces for showdown after potential challenger aces byelection
London: Labour’s Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in the UK parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
· Jill Lawless
‘King of the North’ Burnham wins seat, setting up bid to oust UK’s Starmer
Greater Manchester mayor secures a path to Parliament in Makerfield by-election, declaring ‘this is a final chance to change’
· Reuters
‘King of the North’ Burnham wins seat, setting up bid to oust UK’s Starmer
Greater Manchester mayor secures a path to Parliament in Makerfield by-election, declaring ‘this is a final chance to change’
· Reuters
Election watchdog panel recommends criminal probe into ex-chief over ballot shortage
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- The National Election Commission's (NEC) fact-finding committee investigating ballot shortages during the recent local elections called for a criminal probe into the commission's former chief Friday, saying the management of the elections was marked by a "total failure."
· Yi Wonju
Votes being counted in UK by-election set to decide PM Starmer's political fate
ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, United Kingdom — Counting was under way late Thursday in a historic UK by-election which could determine embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer's future, as a Labour rival eyeing a leadership bid vies for a parliamentary seat.
· Agence France-Presse
Has Pauline Hanson’s federal campaign just begun? - podcast
For the first time in her 30-year political career, Pauline Hanson fronted the National Press Club this week. It was a blistering address, and a combative question-and-answer round with journalists – with Hanson attacking multiculturalism, the climate crisis, transgender rights, Indigenous policy, paid parental leav…
Who should negotiate with Putin?
Stories driving the day in Brussels and beyond.
· Sarah Wheaton, Anne McElvoy, Peter Snowdon
Andy Burnham decisively wins Makerfield by-election
LONDON — Andy Burnham has decisively won the Makerfield by-election — making him eligible to challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership of Britain’s ruling Labour Party.
· Noah Keate
Labour's Andy Burnham wins special UK election, setting up showdown with Starmer
Labour party’s Andy Burnham speaks after winning the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. in Wigan, England, Friday, June 19, 2026.(AP Photo/Jon Super)
· Jill Lawless
Regional mayor poised to challenge UK's PM after 'circus' by-election win
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· Riley Stuart
Andy Burnham wins crucial UK by-election, in blow to Keir Starmer
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has cruised to victory in a high-stakes by-election in northern England, paving the way for him to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the Labour Party and the United Kingdom.
· Al Jazeera Staff
France’s far-right leader Jordan Bardella tours Poland in search for new allies
WARSAW — Jordan Bardella is shopping for allies.
· Marion Solletty
Toney scores hat-trick in England friendly win
England ran out 5-1 winners with Ivan Toney (3), Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers the scorers
· Bbcsport
Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
The Scottish Conservatives have won a Westminster by-election for the first time in more than 50 years, taking Aberdeen South from the SNP.
· Angus Cochrane
'Even the Coke is big' - Foreign World Cup fans take in American culture
Ayoub Baghdad has only just arrived in the US to follow his home team in the World Cup. But already he's been stunned by one big thing - and it's not at all related to football - the sheer size of basically everything in the States.
· Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu
Macron, Merz attack EU’s stance on Putin talks
BRUSSELS ― Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz struck out against the EU for opening up communication with Vladimir Putin, putting the leaders of Europe’s two largest countries on collision course with a large part of the rest of the bloc.
· Nette Nöstlinger, Gabriel Gavin, Jacopo Barigazzi, Camille Gijs
Tories beat SNP in Aberdeen South after relentless North Sea oil campaign
The Conservatives decisively beat the Scottish National Party in the Aberdeen South by-election Friday morning — after weeks of hammering the ruling Scottish Party over restrictions on oil and gas drilling.
· Matt Honeycombe-Foster, Nicholas Earl
Costa outreach to Russia was ‘misguided,’ Estonian PM says
BRUSSELS — Efforts by European Council President António Costa to open diplomatic backchannels to the Kremlin could undermine the bloc’s support for Ukraine, Estonia’s prime minister has warned in the most staunch condemnation of the move yet.
· Gabriel Gavin
UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australia
A British actress, who appeared in an Eastenders spin-off and a Jason Statham movie, has been charged with allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth into Australia from West Africa.
· Lana Lam
US Secretary of War blasts ‘shameful’ NATO (VIDEO)
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month review of America’s military footprint in Europe, warning that future deployments, funding and basing arrangements will depend on whether NATO members meet Washington’s demands.
· RT
EU leaders demand von der Leyen tools up against China
BRUSSELS — EU leaders asked the European Commission to come up with tougher tools to deal with China’s economic might, with Germany warming to a harsher position toward Beijing.
· Camille Gijs, Carlo Martuscelli, Hans von der Burchard
Zimbabwe bill to scrap presidential elections sparks backlash
Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwean lawmakers have approved a bill that would replace direct presidential elections with a vote by parliament, a proposal that supporters say would promote policy continuity but that opponents fear could weaken democratic accountability and further entrench the ruling party’s grip on power.
· Farai Matiashe
Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trial
Lawyers for the defendant accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson will no longer argue a psychiatric defence at his state murder trial.
· Sareen Habeshian
Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
It's hot, everyone's grumbling and nobody in your house can sleep - which means summer has officially arrived. Temperatures are set to soar above 30C (86F) in parts of the UK over the next few days.
· Philippa Roxby
Five tips to keep your kids cool
It's hot, everyone's grumbling and nobody in your house can sleep - which means summer has officially arrived. Temperatures will increase significantly in the next few days and could hit 40C in places by Wednesday and Thursday.
· Bbcnews
Democrat Melissa Hernandez advances in special election to replace Swalwell
Democrat Melissa Hernandez advanced Thursday to the special general election in California for the U.S. House seat vacated by Rep. Eric Swalwell after he resigned from Congress amid allegations of sexual assault.
The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan
The soaring, light-filled quire in Rochester Cathedral has witnessed centuries of worship. But beneath where the cathedral's singers sit, its timeworn paving stones lies a dark financial legacy.
· Aleem Maqbool
Public school teachers reject 28 per cent pay rise offer
Teachers, principals and other educators in Victoria’s government schools have rejected the state Labor government’s 28 per cent pay rise offer, setting the scene for more industrial clashes in the lead-up to the state election.
· Noel Towell
BBC pulls new Ashley Cain series after sexist language accusations
Warning: This story contains explicit and offensive language
· Alicia Curry
'He hid the a la carte menu': Who should pay on the first date
Few topics divide opinion quite like who should pay on a first date.
· Yasmin Rufo
Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
The outbreak of the US-Israel war with Iran in February caused shock waves across the global economy.
· Daniel Thomas
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
The UK economy has taken a 6% hit from the effects of Brexit, according to economists' analysis of internal Bank of England data about the decisions, views and financial results of thousands of British companies since the referendum a decade ago.
· Faisal Islam
Shooting triggers panic at Times Square (VIDEOS)
Panic broke out in the heart of Manhattan on Thursday afternoon after gunfire erupted in Times Square, sending tourists, commuters, and street vendors scrambling for cover in one of the world’s busiest tourist destinations.
· RT
Scotland's Boston love affair one for the ages
An estimated 50,000 Scotland fans have descended on Boston over the past week
· Bbcsport
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 19)
Election commission's unchecked ethical declineNew evidence of ballot mismanagement and taxpayer-funded travel scandals is intensifying scrutiny of Korea's election watchdog.
· Kim Eun-jung
Some EU leaders furious at Costa official’s calls with the Kremlin
BRUSSELS — The EU’s communication with the Kremlin has provoked a furious backlash among some European governments, which complained they weren’t informed.
· Zoya Sheftalovich, Jacopo Barigazzi, Camille Gijs, Hans von der Burchard
McIlroy starts strongly as Shinnecock bares its teeth
The gusty conditons removed Rory McIlroy's cap on the 13th hole
· Bbcsport