Keir Starmer has been elected leader of Britain's main opposition Labour Party.
He’s promised to work with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s conservative government where possible, and challenge him where it is not.
Starmer, who won with 56 per cent of the party vote, is a former British Director of Public Prosecutions.
His deputy leader will be Angela Rayner. 
Explosion at mosque in Pakistan's capital kills 31
At least 31 people were killed and 169 wounded in an explosion at a mosque in Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai to be sentenced on February 9
Hong Kong media tycoon and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on February 9, the city's judiciary said on Friday, in a closely watched national security trial that has drawn international criticism.
More storms coming as Leonardo swells rivers in Spain and Portugal
Authorities in southern Spain have evacuated residential areas out of fear a major river could overflow, and warned of landslides caused by bursting aquifers on Friday after Storm Leonardo swept over the Iberian Peninsula.
Danone recalls more infant formula in Europe
Danone is withdrawing batches of infant formula in Austria, Germany and France, the company and an Austrian government food agency said, expanding an industry recall sparked by contamination with the toxin cereulide.
UN chief calls New START treaty expiration 'grave moment'
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called the expiration of the New START Treaty a grave moment for international peace and urged Russia and US to negotiate a new nuclear arms control framework without delay.
The Saqr Humanitarian Ship has arrived at Egypt’s Al Arish Port, carrying more than 4,000 tonnes of aid for the people of Gaza.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Abu Dhabi to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) are warning motorists of road closures until 4:30 pm on Friday as riders from the UAE Tour Women 2026 pass through the city.
