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Speculation has spread over whether Burnham will attempt to return to pursue a Labour leadership bidKeir Starmer’s allies have launched a “Stop Andy Burnham” campaign to prevent the Labour mayor from returning to parliament after the resignation of a Manchester MP triggered a byelection.Multiple members of the party’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) predicted it would be impossible for Burnham to make it through the selection process given the number of Starmer loyalists on the body desperate to avoid a leadership challenge. Continue reading...

Josh Shapiro, the Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, writes in his upcoming memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," that he was asked during the vetting process to be Kamala Harris' running mate if he had ever been an agent for the Israeli government. He says the questions felt offensive and questioned his loyalty to the country, telling Norah O'Donnell he still does not know whether Harris was aware he was asked — or that he later withdrew himself from consideration. See more of O'Donnell's conversation with Gov. Shapiro on "CBS Sunday Morning" January 25.

Washington Welcomes Iraq's Initiative on ISIS Detainment U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday that Washington supports Iraq's new initiative to house Islamic State militants in secure detention facilities. This move, he noted, demonstrates progress in international efforts to combat terrorism.Rubio stressed that the militants who are not Iraqi nationals will be held in Iraq temporarily. The United States is calling on other nations to take responsibility for their citizens and facilitate their repatriation to ensure they face justice.This strategic collaboration underscores the importance of unified global actions against terrorism, aiming to enhance regional stability and security.

Trump's Greenland Strategy: A New Chapter in Arctic Geopolitics On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced he had secured permanent U.S. access to Greenland through a NATO deal, focusing on Arctic security against Russian and Chinese threats. However, the specifics of the agreement remain vague, and Denmark stands firm on maintaining its sovereignty over the territory.Greenland's Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, expressed his desire for clearer terms as discussions on military access and territorial rights continue. The framework also aims to limit Chinese and Russian investments in Greenland, adding complexity to the ongoing negotiations.While EU leaders reassess the transatlantic relationship, tension persists in Europe, as the situation challenges NATO's unity and raises questions about the economic and security impacts of such geopolitical maneuvers.

Fifa chief says he has been ‘hammered’ for 2026 pricesFans’ group tells Infantino to focus on cheap ticketsGianni Infantino made a joke about British football fans’ behaviour and defended ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup in North America during a speech to world leaders on Thursday.Fifa’s president addressed concerns around the staging of this summer’s finals in the US amid rising domestic tensions there, telling the World Economic Forum in Switzerland how there had been “a lot of critics” before Qatar 2022. Continue reading...