politics
Labour peer and former FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82
He joined Tony Blair’s government in 2004, holding prominent roles in politics until his death. Source link
Why was PM Keir Starmer in Japan?
Sir Keir Starmer attended talks in Tokyo, saying the relationship between the countries was the “strongest” it has been “in decades”. Source link
Student loan system 'fair and reasonable', says Reeves
The chancellor’s defence comes after Martin Lewis called her freeze on student loans “not a moral thing”. Source link
Starmer invites Japan PM to UK after Tokyo talks
Sanae Takaichi and Sir Keir discussed ways to strengthen ties between their two nations during their meeting, at the end of his trip to East Asia. Source link
Labour pick Angeliki Stogia for Gorton by-election
The councillor was chosen after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from standing. Source link
Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visit
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer. Source link
Chris Mason: What Starmer's China reset tells us about his foreign policy
The prime minister has set out his vision – and now begun to match it with actions and overseas visits. Source link
Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson's partner, released emails show
The emails were published by the US Department of Justice as part of a release running to three million pages. Source link
Labour peer who had sanctions lifted by China says it's 'meagre return' for UK
She says raising the case of campaigner Jimmy Lai is more important than lifting sanctions against her. Source link
Americast
The president kicks off the Republican election campaign in Iowa Source link