Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, stands as the sole candidate for the Labour Party leadership, effectively securing his path to Number 10 following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation.
A Ukrainian drone struck an upscale Moscow residential building, causing damage but no casualties, marking the third consecutive night of drone activity in the Russian capital. This occurs days before a scaled-back 9 May Victory Day parade, with further drone interceptions reported across multiple Russian regions. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns and operational disruptions within Russia.
Two prominent Nigerian opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The move, nine months after their previous alliance, positions them for a potential joint challenge against President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming January presidential election.
