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Starmer in fight to reassert control over Labour party after McSweeney exit

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T20:08:31+00:00

Allies hope aide’s departure can quell anger over Mandelson scandal but others say it leaves PM dangerously exposedProfile: Labour election guru undone by poor judgment‘Only honourable course’: resignation statement in fullKeir Starmer is fighting to reassert control over his party after accepting the resignation of his closest adviser, Morgan McSweeney, amid anger over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.After days of pressure over the scandal, his departing chief of staff said on Sunday he took “full responsibility” for his advice to send Mandelson to Washington despite his o

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Affaire Epstein : Mona Juul, diplomate norvégienne de renom et actuelle ambassadrice de Jordanie, démissionne

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T20:07:29+00:00

Mme Juul, qui a joué un rôle important dans les négociations israélo-palestiniennes des années 1990, fait partie des personnalités norvégiennes dont les noms apparaissent dans les nouveaux documents de l’affaire Epstein diffusés par la justice américaine.

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Affaire Epstein : Mona Juul, diplomate norvégienne de renom et actuelle ambassadrice en Jordanie, démissionne

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T20:07:28+00:00

Mme Juul, qui a joué un rôle important dans les négociations israélo-palestiniennes des années 1990, fait partie des personnalités norvégiennes dont les noms apparaissent dans les nouveaux documents de l’affaire Epstein diffusés par la justice américaine.

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For some, McSweeney resignation removes obstacle to eventual downfall of Starmer

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T20:06:10+00:00

Those pushing to oust the prime minister are unlikely to be deterred by his right-hand man’s departureUK politics live – latest updatesFor some Labour MPs, the sight of Keir Starmer accepting the resignation of his long-term consigliere, Morgan McSweeney, encapsulated everything they think is going wrong with the prime minister’s leadership.After days of mounting criticism over McSweeney’s role in advocating for the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Washington ambassador, the prime minister’s chief of staff left Downing Street on Sunday. Continue reading...

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Thailand’s Conservative Party Claims Surprise Election Victory

Fonte: New York Times - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T19:33:20+00:00

It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.

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England and Wales brace for downpours with more than 200 active flood alerts

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T19:21:33+00:00

Met Office issues fresh yellow warning for rain as parts of England are still recovering from extensive floodingMore than 200 flood alerts were active across the UK on Sunday as parts of England and Wales braced for more downpours after the Met Office issued a fresh yellow warning for rain.The warning spans noon to midnight on Monday, covering parts of southern Wales as well as south-east and south-west England. The Met Office said that “10-15mm of rain is likely fairly widely with 20-30mm in some places exposed to the strong south to south-easterly winds”. Continue reading...

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Christchurch shooter seeks to overturn guilty plea

Fonte: BBC News - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T19:20:45+00:00

Brenton Tarrant is serving a life sentence after murdering 51 people in the March 2019 attack on two mosques in New Zealand.

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Trump calls Hunter Hess ‘a real loser’ for skier’s ambivalence about representing US

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T19:20:19+00:00

US president attacks freestyle skier in postHess had said representing the US was ‘a little hard’Donald Trump responded to Hunter Hess on Truth Social on Sunday, calling the Olympian a “real loser” and criticizing comments the US freestyle skier made in a press conference days earlier.Hess was asked in a press conference on Wednesday what it was like to represent the US in the Olympics given the current situation in the country, which has included ICE raids in Minnesota and a number of geopolitical crises. Hess said representing the US at the 2026 Winter Olympics brought up “mixed emotions” an

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Royaume-Uni : Keir Starmer dans la tourmente de l’affaire Epstein

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T18:25:11+00:00

Morgan McSweeney, le chef de cabinet du premier ministre britannique, a annoncé sa démission, dimanche. Il était l’un des protégés de l’ancien ministre et ambassadeur aux Etats-Unis Peter Mandelson, tombé en disgrâce pour son amitié avec le criminel sexuel Jeffrey Epstein.

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Keir Starmer, le premier ministre du Royaume-Uni, dans la tourmente de l’affaire Epstein

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T18:25:11+00:00

Morgan McSweeney, le chef de cabinet du premier ministre britannique, a annoncé sa démission, dimanche. Il était l’un des protégés de l’ancien ministre et ambassadeur aux Etats-Unis, Peter Mandelson, tombé en disgrâce pour son amitié avec le criminel sexuel Jeffrey Epstein.

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Vatican announces Pope Leo will not visit U.S. this year

Fonte: Washington Post - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T18:22:25+00:00

Pope Leo’s decision not to visit the U.S. in 2026 reflects his desire to emphasize the importance of other parts of the Catholic world.

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Sanae Takaichi’s conservatives cement power in landslide Japan election win

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T18:16:09+00:00

Results mean coalition of country’s recently installed PM has a supermajority in the lower house of parliamentJapan’s conservative governing coalition has dramatically strengthened its grip on power after a landslide victory in Sunday’s elections in what will be seen as an early public endorsement of the new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.Her Liberal Democratic party (LDP) was projected to win as many as 328 of the 465 seats in parliament’s lower house, well above the 233 it needed to regain the majority it lost in 2024. With her coalition partner, the Japan Innovation party, she now has a sup

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‘It felt hypocritical’: child internet safety campaign accused of censoring teenagers’ speeches

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T17:57:57+00:00

Exclusive: Childnet, a UK charity part-funded by US tech firms, edited out warnings by two young speakers at its 2024 Safer Internet Day eventAn internet safety campaign backed by US tech companies has been accused of censoring two teenagers they invited to speak out about the biggest issues facing children online.Childnet, a UK charity part-funded by companies including Snap, Roblox and Meta, edited out warnings from Lewis Swire and Saamya Ghai that social media addiction was an “imminent threat to our future” and obsessive scrolling was making people “sick”, according to a record of edits se

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Thai PM’s party on track to win election in blow to pro-democracy camp

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T17:51:00+00:00

Staunch royalist Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai party builds commanding lead on disappointing night for rivalsThe party of the Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul, a staunch royalist and shrewd political dealmaker, is on track to win the most seats in Sunday’s election after a disappointing night for his rivals in the youthful, pro-democracy People’s party.“We are likely to take first place in the election,” the 59-year-old told reporters at the headquarters for his Bhumjaithai party in Bangkok. “The victory today belongs to all Thais, no matter whether you voted for us or not,” he said

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PM Modi congratulates Japan PM Sanae Takaichi on election victory

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-02-08T17:47:17+00:00

Expressing confidence in her leadership, Modi said the India-Japan friendship would continue to reach greater heights under Takaichi’s tenure.

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