Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England

Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has said Prime Minister Andy Burnham is not looking at bringing in rent controls in England.

She told BBC Breakfast that changes made through the Renters' Rights Act, which came into effect in May, were "already having a significant impact on the market".

Andy Burnham spends first working day at new No 10 North in Manchester – UK politics live

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Burnham defends cost of opening No 10 North

Andy Burnham has defended the cost of opening No 10 North in Manchester, telling “London-based” critics that it’s better to have “a north pole that balances the south pole”.

New York Chinatown fears impact of $8bn casino development, calling it ‘predatory project’

On Main Street in Flushing’s Chinatown, shoppers weave between fruit stands, restaurants and family-run businesses that have served the New York City neighborhood for decades. But behind the bustle, many residents fear the working-class immigrant community is under threat from an $8bn casino development that could displace thousands of renters and force small businesses to close.

At least 11 killed in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv continue to trade attacks

Six people also killed in Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Kirov, and Wildberries warehouses hit again.

At least 11 people have been killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, while Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Kirov region killed six others, officials on both sides of the conflict said.

LG promises to stop McAfee spam ads following pressure from Microsoft - Engadget

Users started noticing the issue last week after an automatic Windows Update patch.

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Trump administration drive to seize election powers sparking ‘chaos’ despite pushback

The Trump administration continues to expand its authoritarian and radical drive to revamp voting rules and seize state election powers, though it faces growing resistance from US courts, state officials and Democrats, who warn the moves are sparking “chaos” and endangering voting rights and the rule of law.

'Explosive diarrhoea' ripples through small midwestern community

Many people have experienced diarrhoea.

So when it hit Nick Palmiter at the beginning of July, he didn't think much of it.

"I'll be alright," he said to himself.

But symptoms persisted. And as days turned into weeks, the stomach cramps became unbearable.

First Thing: Trump imposes fresh tariffs on UK, EU and dozens of other trading partners

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Donald Trump has imposed a fresh round of tariffs on more than 80 countries to replace a 10% global duty that was due to expire, provoking a wave of criticism and protests from US allies and trading partners.

South African court pauses impeachment process against president

The ‘Farmgate’ scandal nearly cost President Cyril Ramaphosa the leadership of his African National Congress in 2022.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has won a court challenge temporarily halting a parliamentary impeachment process over misconduct allegations linked to the “Farmgate” scandal.