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Potential rivals circle struggling Starmer

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (left) with main rival Wes Streeting, who has resigned. Photo:...

Potential rivals circle struggling Starmer

British PM Keir Starmer is struggling to hold on to power after the resignation of his main rival in the govt, and others position themselves for potential challenges.

Manchester's 'King of the North' seeks UK conquest

Opinion polls rank Andy Burnham among Britain's most popular politicians. Photo: Getty Images

Manchester's 'King of the North' seeks UK conquest

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is seeking to return parliament in order to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Xi warns Trump of possible conflict over Taiwan

US President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at...

Xi warns Trump of possible conflict over Taiwan

China's Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump that trade talks were making progress but warned that disagreement over Taiwan could lead to conflict.

Police plan 'unprecedented' operation at London protests

London police say they will mount an "unprecedented" operation against disorder when two large protests take place in the British capital this weekend.

One dead, others seriously injured after bus rolls in Queensland

A woman is dead and at least one person has been left with life-threatening injuries after a coach rolled on one of Australia's most dangerous roads.

Rayner calls on Starmer to 'reflect'

Cleared of tax wrongdoing, UK Labour's Rayner calls on Starmer to 'reflect'

A potential rival to British Prime Minister leader Keir Starmer says she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing over her tax affairs, overcoming a hurdle to mounting any leadership bid.

Teens plead not guilty to murdering boys in Melbourne

Five teenagers accused of murdering two young boys as they walked home from a basketball match in Melbourne have pleaded not guilty.

Fears Trump will be outwitted in high-stakes talks

It's dangerous for Donald Trump to “follow his gut” and ignore experts, two NZ academics say ahead of the US president’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Aussie tourists to be hit with increased exit fees

Australians heading overseas will be hit with increased exit fees in a move that has incensed some travel groups and travellers alike.

Plans for Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped

The Trump Organization says it has abandoned a plan to build its first tower in Australia, less than three months after signing the deal.

Landlord tax breaks dumped to help young Aussies own home

Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers the Federal Budget at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday....

Landlord tax breaks dumped to help young Aussies own home

Australia's centre-left Labor government has rolled out the biggest changes to investment taxes this century to help young people break into the housing market.

Hantavirus protocol breach at Dutch hospital

The person is being treated at the Radboud University Medical Centre in Nijmegen. Photo: Reuters

Hantavirus protocol breach at Dutch hospital

A Dutch hospital has quarantined 12 staff members as a preventive measure after blood and urine from a hantavirus patient were handled without observing strict protocols.

Starmer defies calls to quit

Sir Keir Starmer gestures as he meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South...

Starmer defies calls to quit

Embattled British PM Keir Starmer is promising to press ahead with plans to reform the country and warned of chaos and instability if ousted.

Trump says Iran ceasefire 'on life support'

Trump says Iran ceasefire 'on life support'

Hopes for a peace deal on Iran faded on Tuesday after Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was "on life support".

Aussie 17yo accused of planning racist terrorist attack

Aussie 17yo accused of planning racist terrorist attack

An Australian teenager allegedly fuelled by racist and nationalist views has faced court accused of planning a terrorist attack.

London rooftop star exhibit in new Beatles museum

The London rooftop where The Beatles played their final impromptu gig will be immortalised by a new museum dedicated to the band due to open next year.

Starmer's plea to stay fails to sway MPs

Sir Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure after four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour lawmakers publicly called for the British PM's resignation.