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Dutch withdrawal is the latest in a number of boycotts by countries unhappy about Israel's inclusion.
Dutch withdrawal is the latest in a number of boycotts by countries unhappy about Israel's inclusion.
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<p>Jennifer Shuford is expected to leave her post after midterm elections ‘to spend more time with my family’</p><p>The deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will resign after six months on the job, according to an agency email obtained by the Guardian.</p><p>Dr Jennifer Shuford was appointed by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> in April as part of a four-person senior leadership team.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/27/cdc-deputy-director-resigns-jennifer-shuford">Continue reading...</a>
<p>From ‘everyday fixes’, party management and communications to long-term plans for care and pensions, the PM’s six key acts so far</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/oct/27/budget-burnham-healey-everday-fixes-gherkins-conservatives-miliband-carers-latest-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/andyburnham">Andy Burnham</a> arrived in Downing Street promising to transform the way Britain works, restore hope and bring an end to years of political division. One hundred days later, the prime minister has announced a series of measures aimed at making everyday life easier, he’s reopened the debate over Britain’s relationship with Europe and set out plans to overhaul public services. He has also managed to maintain an unusually visible public profile, appearing regularly on social media and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/22/andy-burnham-gogglebox-charity-episode">even taking part in a charity edition of Channel 4’s Gogglebox</a>. Burnham has said he’s been surprised by the public’s appetite for change, insisting his first budget on Wednesday would offer some breathing space for households and businesses. <br> But the early weeks of his premiership have also exposed tensions between immediate political wins and the structural changes he has promised. <br> Here is how his first 100 days have unfolded in six key ways.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/27/how-has-andy-burnham-used-his-first-100-days-in-power">Continue reading...</a>
<p>Misogyny prevention fund to help tackle sexism at work, school and in public places across UK</p><p>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/oct/27/budget-burnham-healey-everday-fixes-gherkins-conservatives-miliband-carers-latest-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p><p>The chancellor will give £15m to a dedicated fund to tackle misogyny in workplaces, schools and public places amid concerns in government about the rise of “manosphere” influencers.</p><p>The women and equalities minister, Bridget Phillipson, will helm the UK-wide fund, announced last month, marking the first time there has been specific national cash to address misogyny.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/27/uk-government-to-give-15m-to-anti-misogyny-fund-amid-manosphere-concerns">Continue reading...</a>
<p>The prime minister’s disapproval rating increases to 56%, the equal highest in Essential polls since he took the job in 2022</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily political email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>One Nation’s primary vote is back on par with Labor in the latest Guardian Essential poll, with Anthony Albanese’s public disapproval rising to its equal highest on record and more Australians than ever before believing the country is on the wrong track.</p><p>But Australians are still not convinced One Nation or the Coalition would do a better job than the current government, with Labor still the most trusted party on the economy and managing the country.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/28/guardian-essential-poll-labor-albanese-one-nation-hanson-coalition-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>