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Greens Stun Labour in Historic Gorton & Denton Upset

  The Green Party's Hannah Spencer joyous after the results of the Gorton and Denton by-election were announced Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been dealt a significant political setback after the Green Party captured Gorton and Denton, a Greater Manchester seat Labour had held for nearly a century. The by‑election result pushed Labour into third place, behind both the Greens and Reform UK, highlighting growing fractures in Britain’s traditional two‑party landscape. Green candidate Hannah Spencer secured the victory with a commanding share of the vote, marking the party’s first parliamentary by‑election win in northern England. Reform UK finished second, while Labour’s unusually weak performance intensified pressure on Starmer amid ongoing political turbulence and calls for stronger leadership.  The loss of such a long‑standing Labour stronghold underscores shifting voter sentiment and raises questions about the party’s ability to maintain its traditional base. Analysts have...

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U.S. Pledges Support for Israel Amid Iran Drone Attack



In a significant development, the White House has announced its commitment to providing unspecified support for Israel’s defense against an ongoing airborne attack from Iran. National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson stated, “The United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defense against these threats from Iran”.

The situation escalated when Iran launched a number of drones toward Israel, with the aircraft expected to arrive in the coming hours. Israel’s military, however, remains prepared to counter this threat .

The vessel targeted in the attack was described as being “seized by regional authorities” in the Gulf of Oman off the Emirati port city of Fujairah. Although Iran has not immediately acknowledged seizing any vessel, it has a history of ship seizures and attacks attributed to it amid ongoing tensions with the West over its rapidly advancing nuclear program .

As the situation unfolds, the world watches closely, and Israel braces for potential further actions. The U.S. commitment to supporting its ally underscores the gravity of the situation and the need for vigilance in the region.

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