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Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to tell Labour's conference that critics of the party's stance on Gaza 'were right', conceding Labour was wrong. In remarks reported by The Guardian, he will say the party is 'not here to accept the status quo but to change it'. The admission marks a notable shift as Labour recalibrates its position on the conflict under Keir Starmer's government.

The UK foreign secretary has admitted that critics of Labour's approach to Gaza 'were right,' and pledged tougher action over the conflict. The statement marks a notable shift in tone from a senior government figure on one of the most contested foreign policy issues in British politics, and is likely to intensify debate within Labour over its handling of the war and humanitarian crisis.

A former member of Sudan's cabinet has publicly called on army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to bring an end to the country's devastating war. The appeal adds to mounting pressure on Sudan's military leadership over a conflict that has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises since fighting broke out in April 2023.

China's State Council, the country's cabinet, has pledged to strengthen policy support aimed at ensuring the government meets its economic growth target for the year. The commitment signals Beijing's readiness to roll out additional fiscal and monetary measures if growth falters, and comes as observers watch closely for concrete stimulus steps to bolster the world's second-largest economy.

A new Israeli election poll puts former war cabinet member Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party ahead in projected seats, while the blocs led by Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponents are tied at 52 Knesset seats each. The figures suggest neither side can form a majority on its own, with Yashar potentially holding the balance of power in the next coalition talks.

President Trump's cabinet reportedly met secretly at Camp David to discuss policy on Iran and Yemen. The reported closed-door session is drawing attention amid heightened tensions with Tehran and ongoing Houthi attacks in the region. Details of what was discussed have not been disclosed, and officials have offered little comment on the substance of the talks.

Ukraine's government is freezing budget expenditures across all line items except priority spending, Prime Minister Koretsky said. The reason, he explained, is that part of the international financing planned for the state budget has not yet arrived. The cabinet has therefore set priorities for which expenses will be funded first while awaiting the missing foreign funds.

Angela Rayner has publicly criticised Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plans to make it harder for migrant workers to obtain settled status in the UK, warning the move would "change the goalposts" for people already living and working in the country. The communities secretary and former deputy prime minister also stood by her earlier description of the policy, exposing a clear split at the top of the government over immigration rules.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has signed a directive ordering the department to defend the 2026 midterm elections from foreign threats. The move puts the Pentagon formally behind election security preparations ahead of next year's vote. The announcement was published by the department and is drawing attention to how the military will be involved in countering foreign interference.

A Democratic lawmaker has launched an effort to impeach Linda McMahon, calling her conduct 'completely out of bounds'. McMahon, a former wrestling executive, serves as Education Secretary in the Trump administration. Details of the specific allegations have not been released, but the move signals growing Democratic frustration with the administration's education policies and is likely to face steep odds in the Republican-controlled Congress.

The Business Secretary has warned that a renewed campaign to rejoin the European Union risks creating uncertainty for businesses. The intervention comes as debate over the UK's relationship with Brussels resurfaces, with the minister arguing that reopening the question of EU membership would leave companies facing unclear long-term conditions for trade, investment and regulation.

A senior figure in the Sweden Democrats says the party could back away from its demand for ministerial posts in government, according to Expressen. The comments mark another sign of flexibility within the party leadership on the question, which has been a recurring point of tension in its cooperation with the governing alliance parties.

The Russian government has submitted to the State Duma its draft budget for the next three-year period. Alongside the budget push, the cabinet approved rules for autonomous delivery robots under a pilot regime and earmarked 1.2 billion roubles to support Dagestan's agro-industrial sector, while the Federal Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund projects revenues above 5 trillion roubles for 2027.

Brazil's Federal Police report says messages were exchanged between banker Daniel Vorcaro and Claudio Lottenberg, a doctor and business executive who had been floated as a minister in a Flávio Bolsonaro-led government. The revelation has drawn attention because it links a figure under investigation to lobbying around a potential cabinet appointment, intensifying scrutiny of the naming of allies to government posts.

Rainer Robra, state minister in Saxony-Anhalt's chancellery, has announced his resignation after decades as one of the state's most influential behind-the-scenes figures. The state government portal confirms the cabinet has already decided on his succession. German media note his departure marks the end of an era and highlight two national political records he set during his long career in state politics.

Attention around ambulances in the Netherlands is driven mainly by a report that the cabinet is looking at switching off driver-assist systems in ambulances, alongside a series of emergency callouts including a collision on Amsterdam's Nieuw-Zeelandweg that brought out a trauma helicopter, and cyclists injured in crashes in Doetinchem, Elspeet and elsewhere being taken to hospital by ambulance.

Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar-era colleagues Joshi and Sandhu wrote to the cabinet secretary raising concerns about IAS officer Maneesh Garg, whose meetings with the election commissioners were also flagged. A Hindustan Times report details what the letter said and what followed, prompting widespread discussion about the officer's role and the commissioners' complaint.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with former Japanese foreign minister Iwaya Takeshi, prompting a response from Japan's chief cabinet secretary, who outlined conditions for what was described as a renewed normalization of Japan-China relations. The meeting is being read as back-channel diplomacy at a time when bilateral ties remain strained, and the Japanese government's comments on terms for improved relations are drawing attention.

Student protests in France have escalated into what officials describe as urban violence, prompting the prime minister to convene a crisis cabinet meeting. Demonstrations that began among school and university students have spread in recent days, with clashes reported in several cities. The government response and growing unrest are drawing intense attention both in France and abroad.

Louise Haigh, the British Labour MP and former transport secretary, is being widely searched and discussed in the United Kingdom. The available reporting does not clarify what specifically has drawn attention to her, though she remains a prominent figure in Westminster politics following her resignation from the cabinet in late 2024. Related political stories, including Andy Burnham's call for closer ties with the EU after Brexit, are also circulating in UK news coverage.

Former Osaka governor and lawyer Hashimoto Toru is trending in Japan amid reports that Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Yanase allegedly said he would cut local budget allocations before taking office, tying spending to election outcomes. Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said the matter is under investigation, and Hashimoto's commentary on the controversy is drawing public attention.

A new nationwide recall of eye drops has been announced over sterility concerns, adding to a series of recalls affecting over-the-counter eye drop products in the United States. Contaminated eye drops can pose serious risks, including eye infections and vision loss, so consumers are being urged to check their medicine cabinets, stop using affected batches, and watch for guidance from the FDA and product manufacturers.

More than 112,000 bottles of a popular over-the-counter pain reliever have been recalled across the United States. The recall was reported by The Healthy, though the specific product, manufacturer, and reason for the recall have not been detailed in the available coverage. Consumers are advised to check their medicine cabinets and follow standard recall guidance.

Kristi Noem, the US Homeland Security Secretary and former South Dakota governor, has filed for divorce from her husband Bryon Noem after 34 years of marriage, according to the New York Times. The news is drawing wide attention given her high-profile national political role and the couple's long partnership in public life.

The Dutch cabinet has presented a new offer to opposition parties aimed at improving purchasing power, with the vermogensbelasting (wealth tax) at the centre of budget negotiations. The proposal comes as talks continue over how to tax wealth while protecting households from rising costs. The opposition's response will be decisive for whether the plans can pass parliament.

The German cabinet has adopted a draft law by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig introducing harsher penalties for attacks on police officers, doctors, train conductors and other public service workers. The move responds to growing concern about violence against people working in public-facing roles, and the proposal now goes to parliament for further consideration.