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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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Tensions Escalate as Israeli Ground Invasion of Lebanon Looms

 

In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Israel is preparing for an imminent ground invasion of southern Lebanon. This move comes after weeks of intense cross-border skirmishes and the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has been vocal about the necessity of this operation, emphasizing the need to dismantle Hezbollah’s military infrastructure near the border. “The elimination of Nasrallah is an important step, but it is not the final one,” Gallant stated during a meeting with troops. He highlighted that the objective is to ensure the safety of northern Israeli communities, which have been under threat from Hezbollah’s rocket attacks.

The Biden administration has expressed concerns over the potential invasion, urging Israel to consider the broader implications. U.S. officials have warned that such an operation could bolster support for Hezbollah among the Lebanese population. Despite these warnings, Israel appears determined to proceed, with troop movements and preparations indicating that the invasion could commence at any moment.

The situation remains fluid, with both sides bracing for what could be a significant and prolonged conflict. The international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution that avoids further bloodshed and instability in the region.


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