Prime Minister Andy Burnham has hailed local journalism as a vital part of the country’s democracy, praising reporters who hold those in power to account and give communities a voice. Mr Burnham said independent journalism should be recognised as part of the nation’s infrastructure, rather than a luxury, as he threw his support behind the…
Writing in the MEN, the Prime Minister says trusted local journalism is vital to holding governments to account, tackling misinformation and giving people a stronger voice 06:40, 02 Nov 2026Updated 06:41, 02 Nov 2026 Writing in the MEN, Prime Minister Andy Burnham says local journalism matters(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) Too much power…
Police have fired tear gas at protesters in Paris and Lyon as hundreds of thousands of mostly young people have marched across France over the cost of living and the state of schools. Saturday’s rallies were the third consecutive weekend of demonstrations in France. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list A coalition of…
China’s fifth plenum offered few clues about succession, but its low attendance, continuing military vacancies and conspicuous omission of familiar political slogans reveal much about the state of Xi Jinping’s party and the challenges ahead of the 21st Party Congress in 2027. EAI researcher Zhou Na gives her analysis. Add ThinkChina as a preferred source…
Chinese Working Mothers Head to Hotels After WorkSome Catch Up on Sleep, Read, or Relax The number of working women in China who are exhausted by childcare and housework and turn to hotels for a break on their own is growing. They tell their families they have to work late or go on a business…
Two-day exhibition on 7 and 8 November at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong presents six Laguna Phuket developments, as more buyers make Phuket home HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 November 2026 – Banyan Group Residences returns with a two-day sales exhibition on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026, presenting six signature…
Charleston, South Carolina – Avery Milton thought he was a die-hard supporter of US President Donald Trump. The 28-year-old South Carolina native had voted for Trump in the past three elections and believed in his promise to put America first. But ahead of the midterm elections, the president has left him feeling betrayed. “He stabbed…
“My government will work to ensure trusted local journalism remains at the heart of communities” Prime Minister Andy Burnham 00:01, 02 Nov 2026 Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to Devon in August(Image: Finnbarr Webster/PA Wire) Too much power in this country has flowed one way: towards Westminster and away from the places where…
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is reiterating his call for the federal government to end all taxes on diesel and cut wasteful spending as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to unveil his budget Thursday. “Conservatives are demanding that he (Carney) cut wasteful spending to bring down deficits, inflation and taxes so Canadians can afford a good…
Berlin, Germany – Thousands of people have rallied in Berlin and more than 30 other German cities as the nation becomes the latest European country to be hit by a wave of student protests sweeping the continent. Gathering at the Platz des 18 Maerz, on the west side of the capital’s iconic Brandenburg Gate on…