As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the ‘middle powers’ face a grave new challenge
With economic stagnation and extremes of inequality comes corrosion of trust in democratic institutions. So Trump may be a symptom, not a cause, of what Carney called a “rupture” with the post-WW2 order.
Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election to become MP
He said in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government “not undermine it”.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China trade deal
Trump made the threat in a social media post as tensions rise between the US and its northern neighbour.
Pier washes away and railway sea wall crumbles in storm
Part of a historic pier washes away and a sea wall next to a railway line crumbles as Storm Ingrid lashes Devon and Cornwall.
Ukraine condemns ‘brutal’ Russian strikes as second day of peace talks ends
One person died and 35 were injured as trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi entered a second day.
Andy Burnham faces Saturday deadline on by-election decision
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to stand in the Gordon and Denton seat.
Labour wants to shake up the police – but will that solve ‘everyday crime epidemic’?
The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Pentagon to offer ‘more limited’ support to US allies in defence strategy shift
The Pentagon’s new National Defense Strategy also says China is no longer the top security priority for the US.
Former councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex-wife over 13 years
Philip Young admitted committing a number of sexual offences against Joanne Young over 13 years.
Missed opportunity to take amateur footballer to hospital before sepsis death, inquest hears
Although a coroner says she cannot be sure Luke Abrahams’ death could have been prevented.