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NPR's Moscow and Beijing correspondents discuss the reaction to U.S. elections abroad
The results of the U.S. midterms were closely followed overseas. NPR correspondents in Moscow and Beijing discuss how the elections are seen in the countries they cover.
UK spent £100m on zombie Brexit border inspection posts
Five of seven facilities in England and Wales never reached operational stage as Tories vacillated over plans to check goods The UK wasted at least £100m in taxpayers’ money to set up zombie Brexit bo
‘I just got AI emails rejecting my application – or no reply at all’: this is the soul-crushing reality of being a Neet | John Harris
Alan Milburn describes them as a ‘lost generation’. Those I spoke to just want to know what they have to do to finally get a job – and a chance in life Callum Atkinson is 23 years old, and lives in th
Republican consultant discusses what went wrong and what's next for the GOP
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Hogan Gidley, a Republican consultant and former White House Deputy Press Secretary during the first Trump administration, about the GOP's post-midterm strategy.
Women in media alleging abuse too often not protected, Lisa Nandy says
Culture secretary says there is still a problem in media industry and across public life after Russell Brand conviction Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, has said there is still a problem with exploi
Historically red state legislatures have flipped. Here's what's on their agenda
Democrats made sweeping gains in state legislatures across the country. We look at North Carolina and Arizona to see what that could mean.
Week in politics: Democrats plan for the next Congress, Trump's new Chief of Staff
Democrats plans for the next Congress, where they'll hold significant majorities in both chambers. Meanwhile, President Trump signals his plans by promoting Stephen Miller as his new Chief of Staff.
Nandy rejects claims of politicising Remembrance Sunday after Erasmus row
The culture secretary says the UK rejoining the EU's study and work scheme will help honour wartime sacrifice.
‘AI clog’: UK public bodies battle onslaught of chatbot-generated complaints
MPs, local authorities, lawyers, schools and more are receiving floods of grievances, requests and legal challenges, often complex to read and respond to “It started as a trickle in 2024 and now it’s
‘Windrush’ accusations over sharp rise in Turkish nationals facing removal from UK
David Lammy among those raising concerns after errors found in rejected applications for indefinite leave to remain Concerns have been raised over the sudden rise in number of Turkish nationals facing
Does Andy Burnham’s pivot from press to social media put scrutiny at risk?
A lifestyle podcast or brief TV clip is less taxing than a full press conference – but No 10 insists the PM is not ducking accountability In an interview this week Andy Burnham said he believed the tr
Texas's 'Blue Tsunami' has former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke 'over the moon'
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke about how past efforts by him and other Democrats helped the party win big in Texas in the midterms.
President of The Heritage Foundation looks ahead to the future of the GOP
Kevin Roberts, the president of the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation, talks about the organization's priorities and hopes for the future of the Republican Party and its policies.
Rise in NHS birth centre closures ‘shocking’ denial of women’s rights, experts say
Twelve midwife-led maternity units have closed in England since 2019 with six closing since Labour came to power in 2024 NHS officials are shutting growing numbers of birth centres in a “shocking” den
Vetting candidates is a tricky process but Reform can’t seem to get it right
Charges against party members and off-piste remarks highlight problems brought about by rapid expansion Speaking to reporters after unveiling his new defence spokesperson this week, Nigel Farage’s jov
Great British Railways: new dawn for a new network but with plenty of old problems to fix
Experts predict a baptism of fire for GBR in 2027, with likely issues ranging from clapped-out trains and track to extreme weather-related stress The glad tidings brought by the minister were that the
Court rules against Home Office in asylum seeker kidnapping case
Department had claimed that being kidnapped for ransom was not exploitation of trafficking victims in case of Syrian man abducted in Libya The court of appeal has rejected claims by the Home Office th
Five European leaders call for closer EU-UK ties ahead of Brussels summit
Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark say cooperation on clean energy will benefit both sides Five European leaders have called for closer ties with Britain ahead of a keenly anticipat