Politics

Colombia’s leftwing candidate concedes election to Trump-endorsed millionaire

Leftist Iván Cepeda conceded to far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella who won by razor-thin margin

Graceless Kemi concedes not a croak of kindness for newly liberated Keir

It is customary to say something complimentary about a departing PM but the Tory leader couldn’t meet the moment

The background that made the Revolution possible

As we inch toward the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, let me share a couple of reflections on the background of how this extraordinary, unprecedented, and daring event succeeded.

Job-dropping: why employees are turning down high-paying promotions

Climbing the career ladder may soon be a thing of the past, as workers prioritise their mental health and lifestyle. But job-dropping has its drawbacks …

Trump to hold rally on National Mall: What to know

President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to kick off the District’s Independence Day celebrations and the Great American State Fair.

Top Iranian negotiator calls deal a 'declaration of US defeat'

A top Iranian official on Wednesday claimed the interim agreement the United States reached with his country marks a defeat for Washington.

German swimming lake criticised for ban on non-German speakers

Policy at Heidesee lake in Halle introduced after cases in which visitors ignored rules and lifeguards’ instructions

Trump Cancels Major Housing Bill Signing to Demand SAVE America Act Passage

President Donald Trump canceled the signing of landmark bipartisan housing legislation, just hours before a scheduled ceremony on Wednesday, to demand passage of the major voter identification bill that has failed to advance in the Senate.

‘It’s defiance’: why some Bosniaks are reviving historic flag as they cheer on World Cup squad

Lilies making a vivid comeback alongside foreign-imposed flag, as younger generation wrestles with national identity

Andy Burnham plans to move parts of No 10 operation to Manchester

Makerfield MP considering northern base for PM’s office among measures to devolve power away from London

German war hero Annika at her farm for struggling veterans: Jan Kraus’s best photograph

She was in Germany’s biggest battle since the second world war, but the army took years to recognise her PTSD. Annika now runs a farm with pigs and geese where struggling veterans come to stay

‘The family rift is as strong as ever’: how Brexit rocked our relationships

Remain voters recall how they dealt with division over 2016 referendum – and how they feel about their loved ones now