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Starmer pledges to stabilise UK as Labour win huge majority
Keir Starmer vowed to rebuild Britain as its next prime minister after his Labour Party surged to a landslide victory.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![TIMELINE - Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK TIMELINE - Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594602623_UKBigBen.jpg)
TIMELINE - Key moments from 14 years of Conservative rule in UK
Here are some of the defining moments of the Conservatives' four terms in power under five prime ministers since 2010.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![UK PM Sunak to resign as prime minister and Conservative leader UK PM Sunak to resign as prime minister and Conservative leader](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720172943_TBRishiSunak.jpg)
UK PM Sunak to resign as prime minister and Conservative leader
Rishi Sunak said he would step down as leader of the defeated Conservative Party.
Fri Jul 05 2024
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UK outgoing PM Sunak to formally resign after making 0930 GMT statement
Rishi Sunak will make a statement in Downing Street before meeting with King Charles to formally resign, his office said.
Fri Jul 05 2024
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Britain's Starmer has a large in-tray of problems
Keir Starmer enters power with one of the longest lists of problems ever to face an incoming prime minister.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![UK's Labour sweeps to power as Sunak concedes election UK's Labour sweeps to power as Sunak concedes election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720154372_tbKeirStarmerlead.jpg)
UK's Labour sweeps to power as Sunak concedes election
Centre-left Labour has already won more than 326 of the 650 seats in parliament, with an exit poll suggesting it would capture about 410.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Nigel Farage wins seat in UK parliament Nigel Farage wins seat in UK parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720150504_tbNigelFarage.jpg)
Nigel Farage wins seat in UK parliament
Nigel Farage surprise entry into the election a month ago, boosted support for Reform UK across the country.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![UK's Labour sweeping into power with huge majority, exit poll shows UK's Labour sweeping into power with huge majority, exit poll shows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720134429_KeirStarmer.jpg)
UK's Labour sweeping into power with huge majority, exit poll shows
Centre-left Labour was on course to capture 410 of the 650 seats in parliament.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720081256_tbpollingstation.jpg)
Britons start voting in election expected to propel Labour to power
To win outright, one party needs to win at least 326 out of the 650 parliamentary seats.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![UK's Labour to win largest majority in modern history, YouGov forecasts UK's Labour to win largest majority in modern history, YouGov forecasts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720068573_rishisunak.jpg)
UK's Labour to win largest majority in modern history, YouGov forecasts
Analysis predicted that Labour would win 431 seats, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives expected to win 102.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![FACTBOX: Who are the team set to govern Britain if Labour wins? FACTBOX: Who are the team set to govern Britain if Labour wins?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720068320_KeirStarmer.jpg)
FACTBOX: Who are the team set to govern Britain if Labour wins?
Who would be in line to become senior ministers in a Labour government?
Thu Jul 04 2024
![Labour predicted to rout Sunak's Conservatives as Britain goes to polls Labour predicted to rout Sunak's Conservatives as Britain goes to polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720067039_tbIsraelHamasconfl.jpg)
Labour predicted to rout Sunak's Conservatives as Britain goes to polls
Britain looks set to elect Labour's Keir Starmer as its next prime minister, ending Rishi Sunak's Conservatives' 14-year tenure.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![UK's Conservatives say Labour rivals heading for record-breaking election win UK's Conservatives say Labour rivals heading for record-breaking election win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594602623_UKBigBen.jpg)
UK's Conservatives say Labour rivals heading for record-breaking election win
Opinion polls show the centre-left Labour Party is set for a big win in Thursday's vote that would end 14 years of Conservative government.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Boris Johnson issues surprise last-ditch UK election rallying cry Boris Johnson issues surprise last-ditch UK election rallying cry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71719985652_TBBorisJohnson.jpg)
Boris Johnson issues surprise last-ditch UK election rallying cry
Boris Johnson makes a last-ditch effort to rally support for the Conservatives and their leader Rishi Sunak, who helped oust him.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Sunak and Starmer clash in testy final UK TV debate Sunak and Starmer clash in testy final UK TV debate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71719452127_PrimeMinisterialDe.jpg)
Sunak and Starmer clash in testy final UK TV debate
Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer went head-to-head on Wednesday in their last debate before an election next week.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
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China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
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Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
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Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
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Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025