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'King of the North'

Popular U.K. Labour figure Andy Burnham sets up a showdown with Prime Minister Keir Starmer with special election win.

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'Andy Burnham's win means he can argue he can beat Reform and Farage anywhere'

The US and Iran postpone the start of their talks over a permanent peace deal, while Israel struck Lebanon overnight

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EUCO: Battle for cash begins

The second day of the EU summit is underway. The debate will focus on the next long-term budget, with rival camps still miles apart.

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Is Andy Burnham ready to be PM after Makerfield by-election victory? This is what our writers think

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Keir Starmer congratulates Andy Burnham for beating Reform in Makerfield landslide

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Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap won his runoff in this battleground district that’s a top target for both parties this November

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Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are called off

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