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A landslide in northwestern China has killed 21 people and injured seven, with victims primarily woodworkers in Longnan, Gansu province. Rescue operations continue as typhoon-related weather and flooding exacerbate the crisis.

Andy Burnham, Britain’s presumptive next prime minister, outlined a 10-year economic vision to decentralize power and promote growth by empowering local government. He criticized Westminster as broken and presented his plans in Manchester, where he previously served as mayor.

Andy Burnham, Britain’s presumptive next prime minister, will outline a 10-year economic vision in Manchester to decentralize power, expand regional mayors’ authority, and address wealth concentration in London and southern England. The plan includes moving part of his PM operation to Manchester, creating industrial jobs, and reforming privatized utilities, while facing challenges like a sluggish economy and constraints from the Labour Party’s 2024 platform.

The U.S. team defeated Australia in a match in Canberra, with neither of Canberra’s Socceroos starting and the local government failing to provide an outdoor watch site despite public campaigns. Australian politicians, who had initially supported the event, became silent after the game began, and crowds booed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during the broadcast.

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Chairman Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui advocates for creating a new urban province in Sindh due to Karachi's growing population and economic significance. Participants in a Karachi dialogue highlighted chronic governance issues, poor local government systems, and the need for administrative reforms to address the city's challenges.

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in China recovered in May as new models with advanced technology attracted buyers. Zeekr and Leapmotor, supported by Geely Auto and Stellantis respectively, set delivery records, driven by local government subsidies boosting consumer demand.

Voters will decide a pivotal race for Los Angeles City Council alongside the mayor's race, which could significantly influence the direction of local government.

The Los Angeles City Council elections are a pivotal race that could influence the direction of local government, occurring alongside a mayor's race receiving national attention.

Suspected Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 900, with health workers citing aid cuts, years of conflict, and local governance failures as compounding factors.

Municipal bond sales are experiencing a significant surge in 2026, indicating strong investor interest in local government debt financing. This uptick reflects growing confidence in the municipal bond market and increased capital raising activity by state and local governments.

Councils are paying up to £2m per child for illegal children's homes despite a ban meant to end the practice. The placements continue to be funded by councils. This funding raises concerns about the effectiveness of the ban.

Households with larger gardens may face higher water bills due to new green plans, which aim to promote water conservation. The plans could lead to increased costs for households that use more water. This change is part of a broader effort to reduce water waste and promote sustainability.

The last resident of an abandoned tower block is refusing to leave, blocking demolition plans. The tower was once home to 75 families. The resident's defiance has halted the demolition process.

The last resident of an abandoned tower block is refusing to leave, blocking demolition plans. The tower was once home to 75 families. The resident's defiance is causing delays in the demolition process.

Residents are furious about a plan to build 54 homes and a sewage plant near their windows, and they're also upset about the new postcode. The proposal has sparked outrage among locals. The development would significantly impact their daily lives.

Women will be 'massively underrepresented' in the UK's local and devolved elections, with nearly twice as many men as women standing as candidates. Democracy campaigners warn that this gender gap could sideline women's perspectives on key issues like social care and bin collections.

A 58-year-old woman was killed by a bear while walking in a mountainous area of a Polish forest, according to her son and local government statements. The incident occurred in a remote region, and the victim's son reported the attack to rescuers.

A 27-year-old gunman, Julio César Jasso, opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring 13 others. Jasso, who was obsessed with Adolf Hitler, claimed the attack was timed to mark the 27th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting and Hitler's birthday, and threatened to sacrifice victims during the incident. He later died by suicide.