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Zack Polanski won the Green Party of England and Wales leadership with 84.6% of votes, beating Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns. Announced in Waterloo, London, the result ends the party’s recent co-leadership run. Polanski, a London Assembly member and former deputy leader, campaigned on “eco-populism,” promising a bigger, louder movement that blends storytelling with substance.

The House Oversight Committee released more than 33,000 Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein, with more expected. Democrats say most of the material was already public, but the panel is moving ahead with depositions of Bill and Hillary Clinton, James Comey, and Alex Acosta. Chairman James Comer also subpoenaed Epstein’s estate for a "birthday book" tied to Ghislaine Maxwell. A GOP discharge petition seeks even broader disclosure.

A false 'Trump is Dead' trend swept social media after VP JD Vance’s remark about being ready for a tragedy mixed with the president’s brief public absence. Posts cited a bruise on Trump’s hand and a lack of new footage. Photos of him golfing with his granddaughter on Saturday ended the rumors. The episode shows how fast misinformation spreads around public figures’ health.

Kate Forbes, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, says she won’t run for re-election as MSP in 2026, highlighting tough childcare challenges in Holyrood. She leaves after facing heat for her conservative views, as SNP battles internal splits and waning voter support. Forbes has hinted she might return to politics much later.

The UK is injecting £1.5 billion into military housing, fast-tracking urgent repairs for 1,000 homes and promising new builds to improve conditions for Armed Forces families. With over £7 billion allocated this Parliament, the move comes alongside new rights guarantees and increased pay for service personnel.

Poland's 2025 presidential election brought the tightest contest in decades, pitting nationalist Karol Nawrocki against centrist Rafał Trzaskowski. With a surge from young voters and a split over EU reforms and nationalism, the result could reshape Poland’s internal politics and future with Europe.

Donald Trump’s supported tax bill has experts sounding alarms about major job losses, higher pollution, and increased energy costs. Critics say it would benefit big corporations and fossil fuels at the expense of clean industries and climate progress.

EU and UK officials say they're near a long-awaited Brexit deal for Gibraltar, focusing on border rules and economic recovery. Although left out of the recent UK-EU reset, negotiators are pushing to break a deadlock over crucial travel and trade issues. Political reactions remain mixed as Gibraltar seeks stability.

Kemi Badenoch has challenged Keir Starmer's hardline stance on sentencing after the Southport murders that shook the UK in 2023. Her criticism highlights concerns about balancing justice, free speech, and public security, especially in high-profile cases reaching social media. The fallout continues to spark debate across the political spectrum.

The British Muslim Network launched in February 2025, with backing from Baroness Warsi and Mishal Husain, aiming to build real dialogue between Muslims and the UK government. It promises more diverse representation, focusing on issues like discrimination, education, and health, at a tense time for British politics.