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Keir's cronies: Starmer to create another 19 Labour peers in one of final acts as PM... as he prepares resignation honours list despite vowing not to have one

Keir's cronies: Starmer to create another 19 Labour peers in one of final acts as PM... as he prepares resignation honours list despite vowing not to have oneSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy DAVID WILCOCK, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR and GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 12:18, 9 July 2026 | Updated: 12:18, 9 July 2026 e-mail View comments

Clacton by-election branded a 'Nigel Farage stunt' as Tory defends decision not to stand a candidate

Nigel Farage's resignation as Clacton MP and the triggering of a by-election has been branded a "stunt" by a Tory frontbencher.Speaking to GB News, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately defended the decision by the Tories not to stand a candidate, accusing the Reform leader of "dodging questions".Asked by host Ellie Costello why the Tories are choosing not to stand a candidate, Ms Whately responded: "This feels like a somewhat circular conversation, but the fact is anyone can see this...

US and Iran Exchange Back-And-Forth Strikes For Second Day

The United States and Iran exchanged a new round of intensive back-and-forth strikes hours after President Donald Trump declared he thinks the ceasefire is now over. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY.

U.S. strikes on Iran continue a second day and Maine Democrats scramble to replace Graham Platner: Morning Rundown

Morning RundownU.S. attacks Iran for a second day and Maine Democrats race to replace Graham Platner: Morning RundownPlus, the surprising snubs in this year’s Emmy nominations.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTrump declares Iran ceasefire 'over' as U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes03:07Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 9, 2026, 7:08 AM EDTBy Kayla Hayempour, Kaylah Jackson, Delia Sara Rangel and Josh FeldmanIn today’s newsletter: The...

Platner Drops Main Senate Bid After Sexual Assault Allegation

Embattled Democratic nominee Graham Platner announced he is dropping out of the Maine’s critical senate race after being accused of sexual assault, an allegation he denies. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.

Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmed

Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmedImage source, Getty ImagesByJames GregoryPolitical reporterPublished9 July 2026, 11:17 BSTUpdated 4 minutes agoA by-election in Clacton has been formally triggered, following Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's resignation as MP. Reform MP Lee Anderson moved the writ in the Commons on Thursday morning, meaning there will be a likely by-election date of Thursday, 13 August, though this has yet to be confirmed.Farage has said he will re-fight the Ess...

Iran prepares to bury slain leader Khamenei after mass funeral processions

The late supreme leader will be buried in his hometown, the eastern holy city of Mashhad.

US strikes Iran for second night – is the peace process all over now?

Neither side has officially called off the interim peace agreement, despite the escalation.

Chinese military spokesperson slams Japan for militarizing space

A Chinese military spokesperson on Thursday denounced Japan for accelerating the weaponization and militarization of space.

Premier of DPRK cabinet to visit China

NATO summit ends amid widening US-Europe rift and internal divisions

The NATO summit officially concluded in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye on Wednesday. Although the summit ultimately reached a consensus, significant contradictions remain.

Perimeter of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant hit by US projectile

A US projectile struck the perimeter of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant on Thursday, Ehsan Jahanian, deputy governor of Bushehr Province, told state media."In continuation of the attacks by the US enemy and violations of the memorandum on ending the war, several targets in Bushehr Province, including the perimeter of the nuclear power plant, were attacked at noon today," Jahanian told IRNA. 

Ex-special forces soldier turned Liberal MP Andrew Hastie unleashes about the rise of One Nation and hits out at Pauline Hanson: 'There is another way''

Says Hanson is not serious about governingREAD MORE:  Liberal MP doubles down on claim of Telstra outage deathSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 11:40, 9 July 2026 | Updated: 11:40, 9 July 2026 e-mail

Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as 'one murder'

Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as 'one murder'Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Rupert Lowe founded Restore Britain after he was suspended from Reform UKByDavid Wallace LockhartScotland political correspondentPublished4 hours agoThe leader of Restore Britain has been urged to apologise after describing the Dunblane school shooting as "one murder".Rupert Lowe was criticising the UK's ban on handguns during an appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast. He said the ban came after "t...

Andy Burnham sparks fears he will resurrect Chagos 'surrender' as he confirms deal's champion Jonathan Powell will stay as national security chief

Andy Burnham sparks fears he will resurrect Chagos 'surrender' as he confirms deal's champion Jonathan Powell will stay as national security chiefSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 10:41, 9 July 2026 | Updated: 10:47, 9 July 2026 e-mail View comments

China promotes inclusive global human rights governance at UN session

China has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and dialogue-based cooperation at the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, which concluded on Wednesday in Geneva. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that China is committed to building an inclusive global human rights governance system.

U.S. and Iran exchange intense new attacks after Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’

Iran warU.S. and Iran exchange intense new attacks after Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’The American military said it hit around 90 targets in airstrikes across Iran and Tehran retaliated with attacks on three Gulf states overnight into Thursday.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleTrump declares Iran ceasefire 'over' as U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes03:07Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJuly 9, 2026, 4:57 AM EDTBy Babak DehghanpishehThe Un...

Furious Putin attempts to quell panic in Russia as Ukraine hits two dozen oil tankers on top as well as refineries in just one week

He desperately sought to claim that widening economic disruption is 'temporary', denying that the Kyiv onslaught would break him.

Burnham says US will remain 'most important ally' amid fears over tensions with Trump... as he backs defence boost to revive UK industry

Burnham says US will remain 'most important ally' amid fears over tensions with Trump... as he backs defence boost to revive UK industrySee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 09:49, 9 July 2026 | Updated: 09:49, 9 July 2026 e-mail View comments

Iran condemns fresh US attacks on southern provinces, bridges

The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned the latest US strikes against several regions in Iran