Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".

The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?
Posted on Saturday May 16, 2026

Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?

Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls
Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61
Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

One of Scotland's best and most loved rugby union players, Scott Hastings, has died at 61.