11 May 2026
20m

Keir hunters: will Britain’s PM go?

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Britain’s Labour Party faces a severe political crisis following catastrophic losses in local elections, leaving Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership in jeopardy as party members openly discuss potential successors. Simultaneously, global aviation faces significant instability as the conflict with Iran disrupts jet fuel supplies, forcing airlines to cancel flights and raise prices despite rising summer travel demand. The situation remains volatile, with some carriers at risk of financial collapse due to fuel shortages and unpredictable market conditions. Furthermore, tensions persist on the Colombian island of San Andres, where Afro-Caribbean residents, known as Raisals, increasingly view the mainland government as a colonizing force. Activists demand greater autonomy, citing environmental degradation and the erosion of their cultural identity, highlighting a complex struggle for self-determination within the nation’s borders.

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