PM Starmer clings on to power as Labour rivals make moves
Summary
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure within his Labour Party after poor local election results. Meanwhile, Iranian Nobel Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been released on bail due to poor health, and Cuba is experiencing a significant drop in tourism and population since the pandemic.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer's Labour Party performed badly in recent UK local elections.
- Labour rivals, including former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, are demanding immediate changes or threatening leadership challenges.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said he is ready to challenge Starmer’s leadership.
- Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi was released on bail for medical reasons after being imprisoned since December 2025.
- Iran has increased repression against dissidents, including those living abroad.
- Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown has caused mass layoffs in the digital sector.
- Cuba’s visitor numbers have dropped by nearly 50% compared to 2025, with 2 million people leaving the country since the Covid-19 pandemic.
- FC Barcelona won the 2026 Spanish La Liga championship.
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