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Estonia government loses parliamentary majority as two MPs defect

A general view of the Estonia's Parliament Riigikogu during an extraordinary session in Tallinn, Estonia July 23, 2024. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
A general view of the Estonia's Parliament Riigikogu during an extraordinary session in Tallinn, Estonia July 23, 2024. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

Britain’s Labour Party catches Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM

British PM Andy Burnham spent his first week as leader looking to give voters “breathing space” on the cost of living – removing a tax on energy bills, capping bus fares and cutting taxes for pubs and bars.
British PM Andy Burnham spent his first week as leader looking to give voters “breathing space” on the cost of living – removing a tax on energy bills, capping bus fares and cutting taxes for pubs and bars.

Forum: Kenneth Jeyaretnam never shied away from expressing his views

UK man charged with murder of right-wing ex-MP Ann Widdecombe

Reform Party leader Kenneth Jeyaretnam dies, aged 67

Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam, secretary-general of the Reform Party, having his dinner before the meeting where representatives of opposition parties met at the PKMS to discuss the division of wards.
Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam, secretary-general of the Reform Party, having his dinner before the meeting where representatives of opposition parties met at the PKMS to discuss the division of wards.

Once ridiculed, Nigel Farage is closing in on his quest to lead the UK

Reform Party leader Nigel Farage (centre) arrives at Havering Town Hall in London, Britain, on May 8, 2026.
Reform Party leader Nigel Farage (centre) arrives at Havering Town Hall in London, Britain, on May 8, 2026.

UK PM Starmer says his government is a 10-year project, vows to fight on despite calls to quit

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to fight on, despite Labour suffering the worst losses of a governing party in local elections in decades.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to fight on, despite Labour suffering the worst losses of a governing party in local elections in decades.

Number of small boat migrants to UK tops 200,000

Migrants hoping to reach Britain usually risk the journey in flimsy, overcrowded boats.
Migrants hoping to reach Britain usually risk the journey in flimsy, overcrowded boats.

Reform UK proposes denying visas to citizens of countries demanding reparations

Mr Nigel Farage’s Reform UK said it was proposing to deny visas to people from countries seeking amends for transatlantic slavery.
Mr Nigel Farage’s Reform UK said it was proposing to deny visas to people from countries seeking amends for transatlantic slavery.

Suriname's former president Santokhi dies at age of 67

President of Suriname Chan Santokhi addresses the \"Summit of the Future\" in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo
President of Suriname Chan Santokhi addresses the \"Summit of the Future\" in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo

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