EDITOR'S ANALYSIS
Britain faces weeks of leadership limbo in slow-motion coup against Starmer
Keir Starmer battles to retain his authority, critics say he’s a ‘lame-duck’ leader.
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Poll shows Lula and Bolsonaro tied before Brazil’s presidential election
Right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro faces new scrutiny over a film funding scandal, which could affect the race.
In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’
Taiwan says it will maintain ‘status quo’ and deepen ties with the US after Trump meets with China’s Xi Jinping.
UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Pressure mounts on Starmer’s government, as Labour rivals including recently resigned Wes Streeting circle.
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How Thomas Massie came to represent Republican dissent in age of Trump
Massie is locked in a tight congressional primary race in Kentucky against a fellow Republican endorsed by US president.
Burnham set to run for UK parliament increasing pressure on PM Starmer
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham seeks a return to parliament, among the favourites to challenge Starmer.
Explosions heard as mining groups stage antigovernment protest in Bolivia
Protesters have demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, who was elected on a platform of economic reform.
Border Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns in latest Trump immigration shakeup
The US Department of Homeland Security has seen several high-profile departures, including Todd Lyons and Kristi Noem.
Trump administration pledges $1.8bn in additional humanitarian aid to UN
The extra funds come on top of $2bn announced in December but fall short of past commitments from the US.
Iraq’s parliament approves new Ali al-Zaidi government
PM sworn in and 14 ministers approved in new government though parliament fails to reach consensus on several posts.
ANALYSIS
‘The world is sounding an alarm’: Why big tech is the new colonist
Power is no longer exercised through military force alone, but via technology, finance and control over information.
