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Infectious disease expert on Fauci's Senate hearing face off with lawmakers

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Céline Gounder about lawmakers' contentious questioning of former top U.S. health official Dr. Anthony Fauci Wednesday.

NPR Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Polling stations open for Greater Manchester mayoral election

Polling stations are open across Greater Manchester as voters elect the region's next mayor.

BBC Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs

Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.

BBC Politics · 30 Jul 2026
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Inquiry finds MoD Afghan data breach was foreseeable failure

The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.

BBC Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England

It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.

BBC Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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As Democrats debate the future of the party, Michigan's voters could have a big say

With Democrats sensing a chance to win back the Senate majority, the debate about the direction of the party is intensifying. Nowhere is that tension more fraught for their voters than in Michigan.

NPR Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post

The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.

BBC Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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'Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform

As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.

BBC Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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Councillor charged over Nigerian population comment

Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month.

BBC Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freed

Russell Findlay has warned that organised crime groups may still have "unfinished business" with him after learning William Burns would be leaving prison.

BBC Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care

The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.

BBC Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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Care system needs fixing before assisted dying debate, says PM

Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

BBC Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he had a 'good meeting' with Trump in Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a "good meeting" with President Donald Trump Tuesday, as the country seeks to make more weapons in its fight against Russia.

NPR Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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Did Zelenskyy get what he needed from his D.C. visit? Former ambassador weighs in

NPR's Leila Fadel asks former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor about what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy obtained from his visit to Washington.

NPR Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence

The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton to oversee the intelligence community, despite Democrats' concerns that he could politicize intelligence at President Trump's direction.

NPR Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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Philp seeks answers over French navy firing drill

The shadow home secretary says he is planning to contact the French ambassador by next Monday.

BBC Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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Trump and Netanyahu meet in D.C. amid tensions over Iran war

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's latest meeting comes as the U.S. has paused strikes in Iran as the two sides negotiate.

NPR Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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Former peace negotiator shares takeaways from Trump's meeting with Netanyahu

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former peace negotiator and advisor to the Israeli government Daniel Levy about takeaways from President Trump's meeting with Israel's prime minister.

NPR Politics · 29 Jul 2026
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