The Papers: 'Burnham faces perilous race' and 'WHO declares Ebola emergency'

The race to potentially challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership continues to dominate Monday's papers.

EU races to find deal compromise as Trump tariff deadline looms

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Andy Burnham faces perilous race to win Makerfield byelection, allies say

Reform, which won more than 50% of the local election vote, is likely to focus heavily on immigration and Brexit Andy Burnham faces a perilous race to win the Makerfield seat, his allies have warned, as he gears up to fight a byelection that could decide the long-term future of Labour and the country. The Greater Manchester mayor is likely to be confirmed as Labour’s candidate for the north-west constituency later this week, but those close to him say he faces an uphill battle to beat Reform ...

By Kiran Stacey Policy editor

Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces bid to replace Starmer

Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced he will run against Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Labour leader

Times letters: Labour’s leadership and the Andy Burnham itch - The Times

Times letters: Labour’s leadership and the Andy Burnham itch  The Times

To weary voters, Labour risks looking more muddled than ever

Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer’s main opponents will be at odds with manifesto on which they were elected

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EU to force companies to buy components from non-Chinese suppliers, FT reports - The Straits Times

EU to force companies to buy components from non-Chinese suppliers, FT reports  The Straits Times

From ‘we want Starmer out’ to ‘free Palestine hostages’: Thousands of agitators gather over multiple issues in London

EU alignment on shortsea shipping

The European Union recognizes the pivotal role and importance of shortsea shipping in achieving the objectives of the green transition while safeguarding the quality standards of maritime transport services. EU alignment on shortsea shipping - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

By Γιάννα Βαρδαλαχάκη

Starmer returns to Westminster amid leadership challenge

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government will return to Westminster after a battle over reversing Brexit was ignited among the rivals vying to oust him.

Labour’s Starmer revolt revives thorny debate over rejoining EU

The development follows heavy losses by the party in local elections earlier this month to the rightwing Reform U.K. and the leftist Green Party.

Wes Streeting accused of restarting ‘Brexit wars’ in Labour leadership row

A cabinet minister and Andy Burnham ally has accused Wes Streeting of restarting “Brexit wars” with his call for Britain to rejoin the European Union as the issue threatens to engulf the unofficial Labour leadership contest.

Starmer's rivals reveal visions for rejoining the EU - China Daily - Global Edition

Starmer's rivals reveal visions for rejoining the EU  China Daily - Global Edition

When the West meets an innovative China: Cooperation is the only viable path - Global Times

When the West meets an innovative China: Cooperation is the only viable path  Global Times

Estonian experts and politicians against young people's social media ban

The European Union is moving toward banning social media for children under 16 in an effort to protect them from harmful content and addictive algorithms. While several countries have already begun restricting access, Estonian experts and policymakers do not support a total ban.

Otti, LP reject Abure’s 2027 nomination forms sale

A power struggle erupts in the Labour Party as Gov. Alex Otti rejects Julius Abure’s sale of 2027 nomination forms, citing court rulings. Read More: https://punchng.com/otti-lp-reject-abures-2027-nomination-forms-sale/

By Punch Newspapers

Dutch workers not eager about EU wage transparency directive

Employees in the Netherlands are not eager about the European Union’s new Wage Transparency Directive.

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