Should Burnham dash for an early election?
High on the Burnham bounce, an early election could be a tempting proposition for Labour. But the PM should heed caution, writes Eliot Wilson.
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Malawi: Maranatha Academy Honours Pledge to Girl Who Sat Exams in All-Boys Class
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Malawi: Blantyre Crackdown - Police Chief Orders Sweep After Shocking Street Harassment Video
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Okon Bassey in Uyo Former deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Moses Ekpo and immediate past President of Chartered Institute of Administration, Dr. Stanley Ojuolape, were among eminent Nigerians
- Akpanamasi, 81, contributed to community development through engineering career.
- Family and mourners paid respects; younger generation urged to emulate Akpanamasi's exemplary life.
Crowd swell, broken barricades, live wire rumour: What led to Bihar temple stampede
Witnesses however countered this narrative and said there was a stampede due to the lack of crowd management.
India’s Collapsing Roads and Highways Dent Modi Government’s Image
It has built dozens of expressways and highways at enormous cost. But these have not survived the stress test of even the season's first rains.
Dubai-Sharjah traffic today: Heavy delays on E11 and E311
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BJP starts youth outreach to change narrative against government after CJP-led student protest
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The National Democratic Party (NDC)’s Vice-Presidential Candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, says political appointments under the party’s government will be based primarily on competence and the needs of…
Report: Israeli military prepares for possible escalation in Lebanon
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SHC asks district judges to uphold principles of justice, not engage in public controversies
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Alan Jones accuser told Ray Hadley about alleged assault, court hears
The claims were made by a man who told police the broadcaster kissed him and touched him without consent.
HKU chief outlines final goals before leaving in 2028
The University of Hong Kong's President and Vice-Chancellor Xiang Zhang has laid out a series of key initiatives he hopes to see through before stepping down in 2028.
War in Ukraine most likely to end with ceasefire, not peace – Dutch diplomat
Robert Serry, the first Ambassador of the Netherlands to Ukraine, serving from 1992 to 1996, said that Russia’s war against Ukraine will most likely end with a ceasefire rather than peace.
'Constitute Welfare Board, Withdraw Hiked Fitness Fees': Delhi Auto Drivers To Stage Major Protest At Jantar Mantar Today
New Delhi: Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh said it will hold a protest at Jantar Mantar on Monday to demand setting up of a welfare board and highlight other transport-linked issues.
(LEAD) More than 800 mm of rain pummels Geoje, southeastern region; 1 killed in landslide
GEOJE, South Korea, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- More than 800 millimeters of rain has po...
Ondo APC Crisis: Can reconciliation team restore unity ahead of 2027?
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Kurswechsel der US-Regierung: „Feindseliges Signal“: Trump bremst Manöver mit Südkorea aus
Die USA zeigen im Pazifik militärische Präsenz und wollen Chinas Machtansprüche einhegen. Jetzt kommt Trump Nordkoreas Machthaber entgegen - und schwärmt über ein „sehr gutes“ Verhältnis zu ihm.
PN sasar 6 kerusi di Melaka, beri amaran pengundi ‘putih’ bukan jaminan
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‘We’re on our own’: Indonesia quake survivors plead for aid as 12,800 remain displaced
JAKARTA, Aug 17 — Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-n...
Watch: Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Performs Fuel Jettison Over Munich After Tail Strike, Runway Overrun
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US visa rules change from September 15: What H-1B holders, students need to know
USCIS has released a preview of the revised form and its instructions so applicants can familiarise themselves with the changes.
Pakistani TikToker Ayesha Gilani, 28, Shot Dead By Unidentified Gunmen; CCTV Footage Shows Attackers Fleeing On Motorcycle
Pakistani TikToker, Shamsu Bibi, popularly known as Ayesha Gilamana, 28, was shot dead in Taxila city near Pakistan's federal capital on August 14, police said.
Fitz the grizzly bear briefly escapes his enclosure at the Calgary Zoo
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DAP desak lulus RUU asing peranan AG-pendakwa raya sebelum hujung tahun
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AfriForum seeks contempt ruling against Malema over land calls
AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel said a court order is not a recommendation that can be obeyed as the recipient sees fit
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How Lawal Daura emerged APM vice-presidential candidate
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Police block JI rally from staging sit-in outside Governor House in Karachi
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Chinese Ship Suspected of Surveying in Japan's EEZ off Okinawa
Naha, Okinawa Pref., Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)--The Japan Coast Guard has said that a Chinese research vessel was spotted extending a wire-like object into the sea within Japan's exclusive economic zone…
Singapore police investigate assault on elderly man who patted child’s head
Police in Singapore are investigating the assault of an elderly man after he patted a young girl on the head at a food court.
Thailand ranks 3rd for expat life in global 2026 survey
Expats gave Thailand the highest happiness score of the 31 countries surveyed, but ranked it last for environment and climate The story Thailand ranks 3rd for expat life in global 2026 survey as seen…
Bangkok street sweeper falls through a drain cover, and says nobody from her district came to ask how she is
A Bangkok street sweeper stepped on a drain cover while working, and it gave way. She fell into a city drain and it took more than 30 minutes to get her out.
EFCC recovers $60m in ongoing Nestoil investigation
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Iran-Krieg: US-Rahmenabkommen mit Iran läuft aus: Was hat es gebracht?
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Time-lapse footage shows just how fast rebuilding in Kumamoto can go
All in a day’s work. Whenever major natural disasters hit Japan, I’m always amazed by the engineering feats that were set up in various places to minimize casualties and damage.
Jubilee, Kanu risk deregistration over missing county offices
The political parties also risk being locked out of the 2027 General Election.
‘I’m the remaining Raila,’ James Orengo declares as Nyanza battle intensifies
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Debt, angry youth and a divided nation: Tough road awaiting post-2027 President
Whoever wins next year's elections will inherit Sh13 trillion in debt and Sh700 billion in...
Iran war’s final victim could be the Gulf’s fragile environment
It is said the first casualty of war is the truth; the final victim is often the environment. At the end of the First Gulf War , Saddam Hussein caused the second-largest oil spill in history by dumping about four million barrels of Kuwaiti crude into the sea.
Iran's high-seas intimidation must stop
In a little more than a week, five vessels of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company have been attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This brings to nearly two dozen the number of such ships that have been in the firing line of Iranian forces since February 28.
'Joint drill with Shenzhen needed at Huanggang port'
Secretary for Security Chris Tang on Monday said the government is planning to hold at least one joint drill with authorities in Shenzhen to test out the readiness of the new Huanggang port facility.
- Government plans joint drill with Shenzhen for Huanggang port.
- Previous two drills successful, tested traffic and passenger flows.
- Additional drill needed to assess automated clearance gates.
Bengal hotel fire: 7 charred to death in Birbhum, several critically injured
A massive fire erupted at Hotel Bideshinii in Tarapith early Monday morning. Five guests were killed and several others critically injured in the devastating blaze.
Balochistan CM offers jobs to ‘acid attack heroes’
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'Neglect, insecurity, or indignity': SC rules senior citizen tribunals can order eviction to protect elderly parents
SC rules senior citizen tribunals can order eviction from property when necessary to protect elderly parents’ maintenance, dignity and security.
Landtagswahl: Wie die AfD in Sachsen-Anhalt Stimmung gegen Migration macht
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Mara Corp ex-CEO fails to overturn RM3.4mil court order
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Breaking: Sydney Swans players involved in 'alleged incident', club confirms
The club says the AFL and authorities have been notified about the alleged incident, as police investigate a report of sexual assault.
Strengthen cycling regulations to protect all road users
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Nanta: Four strategies identified to tackle contractor fraud
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Meet Dave Brat, the US ambassador who ‘can speak Trump’ in Canberra
Once an insurgent rabble-rouser in Congress, Brat is now a Trump world insider sent to Australia as tariffs and Pacific tensions test the relationship.
PN eyes 6 seats in Melaka, warns that ‘traditional’ voters not guaranteed
PAS vice-president Idris Ahmad says the Islamic party won't overestimate itself in seat negotiations with BN.