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[COLUMNIST] Starmer’s “Brick by Brick" only to be overwhelmed by BRICS+
Let these British educated leaders grow Malaysia and the member states of the Commonwealth.
Mon Jul 08 2024
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'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath
Former PM Liz Truss and defence minister Grant Shapps were among a record number of senior ministers to lose their parliamentary seats.
Fri Jul 05 2024
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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
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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
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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
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Challenges ahead for UK's next prime minister Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer aims for long-term growth, but as he tackles this challenge, his first few months are filled with tough decisions.
Fri Jul 05 2024
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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
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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
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ANALYSIS - UK election brings few hopes or fears to cautious City of London
The UK financial sector is warming to Labour's pro-business overtures and pledges to provide stability and support.
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
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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
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Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025