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Power deal between Labour and Greens in Sheffield
Fran Belbin tells a council meeting to expect the current Labour - Green administration to continue.
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International
Why the UK settlement rule changes are unjust
Letters: Readers question the motives and fairness behind Shabana Mahmood’s new immigration proposals
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International
The £10,000 refugee tax must be scrapped
Letter: Such a punitive measure will leave people at risk of exploitation and severe poverty, says Mark Joselin of the Refugee Council
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International
Israeli ultra-Orthodox party thuds from kingmakers to election losers
For years the ultra-Orthodox party Shas figured in most of Israel's governments, whether led from the right or the left, hoping to use their consistent number of seats to advance the community's interests.
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Politics
UK government to outlaw new North Sea drilling
Labour ministers have published legislation that would end the granting of new oil and gas licences.
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International
What can Democrats actually do now they have won Congress?
Democrats have taken back the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms. Here’s what a majority in Congress means for them – and for Trump
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International
US stock markets and government bonds rally while dollar falls after Democrats secure Congress – as it happened
European shares also power ahead as markets react to blue wave in US midterm elections
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Politics
Kansas just elected a Democrat. His message to Washington? Be decent
The Methodist pastor who flipped a Republican Senate seat says voters want more than political change. He tells NPR what he heard from Kansans about decency, faith and finding common ground.
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International
US markets rise as Democrats sweep midterm elections
Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 open higher after Democrats take control and Trump accepts results.
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International
Jimmy Kimmel on a midterm tsunami: ‘Trump’s run out of dipping sauce containers to throw at the TV’
The late-night host reacted to the ‘blue tsunami’ of house and senate victories across America and weighed in on what this means for Trump
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Politics
Time to focus on cost of living, says PM after US election results
Andy Burnham says prices won't come down until the US's conflict with Iran is resolved.
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International
Democrats warn Trump officials to keep records or risk criminal penalties after midterm victories
Exclusive: letter sent to department and agency heads signals Democrats will look to investigate Trump officials
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