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Politics · United States / Washington, DC

Trump's Approval Hovers in Mid-30s as Iran War Support Erodes

Recent AP-NORC, Reuters/Ipsos and CNN/SSRS surveys show broad opposition to the conflict, weak approval of the president's handling of Iran and growing concern about gasoline prices.

By Newsroom · 3 min read · 1d ago

Historic brick and stone buildings at the former Royal Mint complex in London.

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High Court Clears Path for China's Royal Mint Court Embassy After Residents Lose Challenge

Two judges dismissed a challenge to planning permission for the proposed embassy near the Tower of London, removing a major legal obstacle while security and protest concerns persist.

Newsroom · 1d ago · 2 min

A crowd of Imran Khan supporters marching through Leicester Square in London with flags and placards.

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Make Way for the Young Cockroaches: The Generation That Could Set Imran Khan Free

They were dismissed, mocked and pushed aside. But across Asia a new generation is refusing to crawl away. They may be chaotic, angry and unpredictable — but they are proving one thing: power cannot crush what it cannot control, writes Dr Yvonne Ridley.

Dr Yvonne Ridley · 2d ago · 3 min

Boys learning brickwork in a technical workshop at Tottenham Polytechnic in 1944.

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UK to Open Technical Education Routes From Age 14 in Major Schools Reform

Fourteen-year-olds will be offered earlier access to technical education, work experience and employer links under a government plan intended to give vocational routes equal status with university preparation.

Newsroom · 3d ago · 2 min

Map of Afghanistan showing the Wakhan Corridor between Tajikistan and Pakistan, with the route reaching China.

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Beyond CPEC: The Wakhan Corridor and China’s Search for a Second Road West

China does not need the Wakhan Corridor to replace CPEC. It may need it to reduce dependence on Pakistan and build a wider network linking Afghanistan, Iran, Central Asia and the Middle East.

Francesca Marino · 5d ago · 8 min

Wide view of the Manchester city skyline under a cloudy sky.

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Burnham Opens No 10 North in Manchester in Bid to Shift Power Beyond Westminster

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened a permanent northern base for Downing Street in Manchester, presenting it as the operational centre of a new drive to decentralise economic power.

Newsroom · 8d ago · 2 min

The western front of the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

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House Votes to Restrain Trump’s Iran War Powers as Republican Support Fractures

The US House has narrowly approved a resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove American forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorises the campaign.

Newsroom · 8d ago · 2 min

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Avoiding the Delian Trap

Europe must rearm, reform and rebuild the Atlantic alliance before history repeats itself.

Theo-A-Mullis · 8d ago · 9 min

Panoramic exterior view of HMP Wandsworth in London.

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Burnham Orders Review of Early Prison Release Rules After PC Harper Family Backlash

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the government will review its early-release policy before it begins in September, after two men convicted over PC Andrew Harper's death were identified as potentially eligible.

Newsroom · 10d ago · 2 min

The black front door of 10 Downing Street in London.

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Burnham Opens Premiership With Cost-of-Living Drive and Sweeping Cabinet Reset

Britain’s new prime minister has promised immediate relief on household costs while replacing senior Starmer allies and putting former defence secretary John Healey in charge of the Treasury.

Newsroom · 11d ago · 2 min

$A view of Mong Road in Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The city is at the centre of a sustained protest movement and an increasingly fractured relationship with Pakistan.$

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A Tribute to Kashmiri Resilience: The Siege of Rawalakot and the Unmaking of a Relationship

An account of the alleged siege of Rawalakot, the Joint Awami Action Committee’s civil resistance and a deepening rupture between communities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and the Pakistani state.

Murtaza Shibli · 14d ago · 4 min

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I Am a Commander: A Baloch Woman on Resistance and Liberation

In a rare interview, Shaynaz Baloch, identified by the Baloch Liberation Army as one of its commanders, discusses women’s role in armed resistance, civic activism and the future of Balochistan.

Francesca Marino · 15d ago · 10 min

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The Digital Iron Curtain: How Kuwait’s Emir is Erasing and Silencing His Own People

Dr Yvonne Ridley argues that Kuwait is facing a deepening crisis of citizenship, digital censorship and democratic collapse under Emir Sheikh Meshal Ahmad al-Sabah.

Dr Yvonne Ridley · 16d ago · 5 min

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Leaked Intelligence Files Reveal Pakistan's Security Agencies Issued 14 Terror Alerts in One Month. So Why Were the Attacks Not Prevented?

Leaked internal security documents obtained by Parrhesia News suggest Pakistan’s intelligence agencies circulated at least fourteen detailed terror alerts in June 2026, raising questions over why subsequent attacks were not prevented.

Parrhesia Whistleblowers Desk · 17d ago · 4 min

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Hillsborough Law Moves Toward Approval After Decades Of Campaigning

The Public Office Accountability Bill, known as the Hillsborough Law, would create a new duty of candour for public officials and strengthen the rights of bereaved families in investigations.

Newsroom · 18d ago · 2 min

Radomes at RAF Menwith Hill in Yorkshire, used to illustrate an article about US military and intelligence infrastructure in Britain.

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Is Britain Still Sovereign, or Has It Become Washington's Client State?

Tony Gosling asks whether Britain’s military, legal and intelligence ties with the United States still represent an equal alliance, or whether they have left the UK structurally dependent on Washington.

Tony Gosling · 18d ago · 6 min

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Once Upon a Time in Pakistan: The Era When Hope Felt Real

A commentary arguing that Imran Khan’s years in office represented a period of national confidence, welfare reform and renewed hope for Pakistan, in contrast with the political repression and hardship that followed his removal.

Sabine Kayani · 19d ago · 4 min

NATO leaders standing together for the official group photograph at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara.

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The Ankara Contradiction

NATO’s latest summit unveiled ambitious plans to expand defence production. The unanswered question is who will ultimately benefit from them.

Theo-A-Mullis · 20d ago · 7 min

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White House and senators strike deal to tighten Russia sanctions

A bipartisan group of US senators has reached an agreement with the Trump administration on tougher Russia sanctions, signalling a new attempt to squeeze Moscow’s wartime economy and pressure countries still buying Russian energy.

Newsroom · 21d ago · 2 min

The Palace of Westminster in London. Police are continuing inquiries into the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe.

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Police release man arrested over Ann Widdecombe killing as investigation continues

Police investigating the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe have released a 26-year-old man and said he is no longer part of the inquiry, as detectives continue to examine the circumstances of her killing.

Newsroom · 21d ago · 2 min

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New Rift in Afghan-Pakistan Relations

The latest Afghanistan-Pakistan escalation has exposed a deeper conflict shaped by the Durand Line, militant sanctuaries, sovereignty disputes and decades of mistrust between Kabul and Islamabad.

Arun Anand · 21d ago · 5 min

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Unworthy of the Uniform? European Report Raises Serious Questions About Pakistan Army's Transparency and Professionalism

A new European Strategic Policy Forum dossier questions Pakistan Army casualty reporting, force protection and institutional accountability during Asim Munir’s tenure, arguing that transparency has become a central test of military professionalism.

Adil Raja · 24d ago · 5 min

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Farage Resigns as MP to Force Clacton Byelection

The Reform UK leader says voters should decide his future as questions over donations and financial support intensify.

Newsroom · 25d ago · 1 min

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Rough sleeping no longer a crime as Vagrancy Act repealed

The UK government has ended the 1824 law that criminalised rough sleeping and begging in England and Wales, promising a more support-led approach.

Newsroom · 27d ago · 1 min

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Iran funeral turns into test of unity as U.S. talks pause

The Court held that children born in the United States to parents unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment.

Newsroom · 27d ago · 1 min

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Limits On Coordinated Party Spending

The ruling removes federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates, reshaping campaign finance before the 2026 elections.

Newsroom · 28d ago · 1 min

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Starmer apologises for forced adoptions and promises support beyond words

The UK government has formally acknowledged the state's role in historic forced adoption practices, while campaigners continue to press for lasting redress.

Newsroom · 29d ago · 1 min

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ICE arrests 10,000 people in five days as deportation push accelerates

The late-June surge marks a sharp escalation in immigration enforcement, but official detail on detainee profiles remains limited.

Newsroom · 29d ago · 1 min

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Supreme Court leaves reporter-source fine in place, intensifying shield-law debate

The order leaves Catherine Herridge facing an $800-a-day contempt fine but does not resolve the broader constitutional fight over reporter privilege.

Newsroom · 29d ago · 1 min

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Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in women’s and girls’ sports

The decision allows Idaho and West Virginia laws limiting female school teams to biological females, with implications for more than two dozen states.

Newsroom · 32d ago · 2 min