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Andy Burnham’s Number 10 North changes the postcode, but not the politics
As Andy Burnham moves part of Downing Street to Manchester, Scotland and Wales are asking what it means for devolution.
UK’s Burnham tells Scotland new independence vote is off limits
Visiting Scotland, Burnham says a new referendum would detract from efforts to grow the economy.
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Seven stories test America’s promises of freedom, opportunity and power as the United States marks its 250th year.
Published On 12 Jul 2026
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How US power and policy shaped the modern world
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Published On 5 Jul 2026
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Fireworks light up New York City to mark 250 years of US independence
Fireworks lit up the New York City skyline as America marked its 250th anniversary.
Published On 5 Jul 2026
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Papua rebels claim to have killed US pilot in Indonesia
A US pilot has been killed in Indonesia’s Papua region after separatist rebels said they shot him.
Published On 3 Jul 2026
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America 250: US Constitution, diversity, immigration and the American Dream
How the Declaration of Independence and Constitution have shaped the modern US.
Published On 1 Jul 2026
Anti-independence bloc leads New Caledonia poll but fall short of majority
The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.
Taiwan not to give up ‘free way of life under pressure’: President
Lai says Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China, but will not forsake its dignity or democratic values.
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UK elections – early results and takeaways; will Starmer have to resign?
Ruling Labour party has suffered early losses with Reform and Greens gaining in local council elections.
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