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Starmer was elected as an MP only in 2015, after a successful career as a human-rights barrister. Al Majalla profiles the man pegged to be the UK's next prime minister, effectively ending the Tories' long run in power. Matt Holland

Keir Starmer: Former human rights lawyer and next UK premier?

Al Majalla profiles the "ruthless" MP slated to be the first Labour UK prime minister since Gordon Brown, effectively ending the Tories' long run in power.

Con Coughlin 08 June 2023
Prince Harry leaves the High Court after giving evidence in London, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. AP

Prince Harry takes on British tabloids in historic court case

It's not every day that a member of Britain's royal family testifies in court. In fact, it hasn't happened in over a hundred years, but Harry did a creditable job of it.

Bryn Haworth 08 June 2023
While Sunak does not seem to be making many inroads with the British public, neither is his opponent, Keir Starmer. Also, a fractious Conservative Party could work in Sunak's favour. Andy Edwards

Is Sunak already doomed or can he turn things around?

While Sunak does not seem to be making many inroads with the British public, neither is his opponent, Keir Starmer. Also, a fractious Conservative Party could work in Sunak's favour.

Christopher Phillips 07 June 2023
Britain's King Charles III (C), flanked by Rwanda's president Paul Kagame (C-L), Secretary General of the Commonwealth Patricia Scotland (C-L) and Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (2nd C-R) in Commonwealth group picture. AFP

Charles III’s Commonwealth stands on shaky ground

It is unclear if Charles has the charm and respect to bind the club of nations together in the way his mother did. With Britain lacking the global power it once had, it is hard to see the organisation

Christopher Phillips 19 May 2023

Crowning a long alliance, the UK and France still need each other

There are close ties and common interests across the English Channel, even after Brexit. What next for the nations on either side of it, which have been both enemies and friends over history?

Khattar Abu Diab 06 May 2023
Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Humza Yousaf, and Scotland's First Minsiter, poses for a photograph after being hi swearing-in ceremony. AFP

How does London view Yousaf’s SNP election win?

Both the Conservatives and the Labour party claim to support the continued union but have done too little when in power to facilitate its continuation

Christopher Phillips 04 April 2023
Newly elected leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Humza Yousaf signs the nomination form to become First Minister for Scotland. AFP

Humza Yousaf: First Muslim leader of Scotland and independence die-hard

Yousaf's narrow victory over his rival owed much to his status as the SNP establishment's preferred candidate, but he will have his work cut out if he is to revive the SNP's flagging fortunes

Con Coughlin 29 March 2023
How a bid to clean up Roald Dahl’s language backfired Nicola Ferrarese

The kid gloves are off

A huge controversy has arisen over whether it is correct to handle kids' psyches with kid (i.e., very soft) gloves

Bryn Haworth 28 March 2023
BBC TV presenter Gary Lineker prepares to broadcast inside the make-shift television studio ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final football match. AFP

Sunak achievements overshadowed by Lineker controversy

With the BBC agreeing on Lineker to return to work, Sunak hopes the issue will blow over. But this seems unlikely

Christopher Phillips 14 March 2023
Despite the fact that he is no longer in office, opinion polls continue to show he remains the Conservative Party’s most popular candidate. Sèbastien Thibault

Boris fell, but is not finished 

Despite the fact that he is no longer in office, opinion polls continue to show he remains the Conservative Party's most popular candidate

Con Coughlin 03 February 2023
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Iran’s strategy for war with the US

25 February 2026

Tehran isn't likely to easily fold if/when Trump attacks. This means that the longer a military confrontation drags out, the more untenable Washington's position becomes.

Bilal Saab
Opinion

Deal or no deal? Iran's fate hangs in the balance amid US military buildup

26 February 2026

Iran says it is willing to make some concessions on its nuclear programme, but zero uranium enrichment is off the table

Con Coughlin
Pete Reynolds
Politics

Ukraine: the war that shook the world

23 February 2026

The conflict has forced Russia to scale back its global footprint and NATO to boost its defence spending. Meanwhile, China and Middle powers have emerged as key beneficiaries.

Christopher Phillips
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Renewables on track to redefine global energy

23 February 2026

Natural resources like solar, wind, and water are set to provide 36% of global electricity production this year. Even for sceptics like Donald Trump, the trends are unmistakable.

Mohammed Mansour
Gregori Saavedra
Politics

Was Jeffrey Epstein a spy?

24 February 2026

Some point to his possible links to Mossad through his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, whose father was a known Israeli spy, and assert that he blackmailed powerful figures to exert influence

Al Majalla - London

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