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Keir Starmer survived a leadership challenge over his appointment of Peter Mandelson, linked to Jeffrey Epstein, but critics said the episode left his authority weakened.

Patrick Dunleavy, Joni Lovenduski, Kenneth A. Armstrong, Alan Lester, Steven Fielding and 4 more

The Guardian, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Dagens Næringsliv

Prime Minister Keir Starmer survived resignation calls in Downing Street after a party crisis left doubts about his leadership, though critics in Scotland and the party still demanded his exit.

Patrick Dunleavy, Tim Bale, Kenneth A. Armstrong, Alan Lester, Steven Fielding and 3 more

Tottenham sacked head coach Thomas Frank after Tuesday’s 1-2 home defeat by Newcastle, leaving the club 16th and five points above the Premier League relegation zone.

Tim Bale, Jason Reifler, Tom Stoppard, Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò

Emerald Fennell's new Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, opened in cinemas and drew mixed reviews, praised for chemistry but criticised as eroticised and indulgent.

Melanie Williams

Elliott Management built a significant stake in London Stock Exchange Group and engaged its management to press for share buybacks and a turnaround amid reduced listings and AI disruption concerns.