Congress Approves Release of Epstein Files
The US Congress has passed a bill forcing the Justice Department to release all its Jeffrey Epstein files within 30 days. Discover the key details and political implications.
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Lords block workers' rights in hereditary peers vote
Unelected hereditary peers including dukes and millionaires have voted down Labour's workers' rights bill, sparking outrage from unions and Labour figures. Discover how this affects employment reforms.
Domestic abuse victims could be criminalised under new law
Proposed amendment to Crime and Policing Bill could criminalise domestic abuse victims who flee overseas with children. Critics warn it undermines child safety principles.
MPs: Nature Not a Blocker to Housing Growth
A parliamentary inquiry challenges the government's 'lazy narrative' that nature blocks housing. Report warns skills shortages, not environmental rules, are the real barrier to 1.5m home target.
Bill Bryson Shares Writing Secrets and Pet Hates
Author Bill Bryson reveals his writing rituals, pet peeves and surprising hidden talent in a candid interview about his revised classic A Short History of Nearly Everything.
Epstein Email on Trump 'Blowing Bubba' Fuels Speculation
A newly released email from Mark Epstein mentioning 'Trump blowing Bubba' has ignited online debate. Discover the details and political fallout from the latest Epstein document dump.
Trump calls for Epstein-Clinton investigation
Donald Trump announces a Justice Department investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged ties to Bill Clinton and other Democrats. This comes as new questions emerge about Trump's own links to the financier.
Assisted Dying Bill Fuels Palliative Care Debate
As the assisted dying bill progresses, UK lawmakers and medical professionals debate the crucial balance between palliative care improvements and end-of-life choice.
Trump Calls Epstein Email Release a 'Hoax'
Donald Trump slams latest Epstein document release as Democratic conspiracy while past connections resurface. Read the full analysis of the unfolding political scandal.
Peers mount offensive against assisted dying bill
Peers table nearly 1,000 amendments to potentially filibuster the assisted dying bill, sparking anti-democracy warnings from senior figures. Will the Lords respect Commons' mandate?
Labour MPs told to vote down wildlife protection amendment
Housing Secretary Steve Reed instructs Labour MPs to reject a Lords amendment protecting British wildlife from new planning rules. Critics warn of 'cash to trash' ecological damage. Vote set for Thursday.
US Government Shutdown Ends After 42-Day Standoff
The US House of Representatives has passed a funding bill, ending the longest government shutdown in American history. Discover the vote breakdown and the impact of the 42-day stalemate.
Al Gore Questions Gates' Climate Stance Shift at COP30
Al Gore suggests Trump's influence prompted Bill Gates' controversial climate stance shift at COP30, while defending UN climate process and highlighting climate action progress.
New UK Cyber Bill Targets Critical Infrastructure Security
The UK government introduces a new cyber security bill, mandating stricter rules for critical infrastructure following major attacks on the NHS, JLR, and M&S. Learn how this impacts national security.
Hemp provision jeopardises US spending bill
A last-minute hemp ban in the US funding bill causes Republican dissent, threatening to derail efforts to end the government shutdown. Key industry figures react.
91 inmates wrongly freed amid prison strain crisis
Watchdog warns new sentencing bill could free dangerous domestic abusers early, putting victims at risk. David Lammy urged to amend legislation amid prison overcrowding.
Senate Passes Budget Bill to End Government Shutdown
The US Senate has passed a crucial budget bill to end the government shutdown. Discover how your senators voted and what this means for federal services.
Senate passes bill to prevent US government shutdown
The US Senate has approved a temporary funding bill to prevent an immediate government shutdown. The stopgap measure extends funding through December 13 while budget negotiations continue.
Tories Block Labour's Workers' Rights Bill
The Conservative Party is systematically dismantling Labour's landmark employment rights bill, sparking accusations of sabotaging worker protections and siding with corporate interests.
Government's Massive Crime & Policing Bill Unveiled
The UK government has announced its most significant crime and justice reforms in decades, introducing harsher sentences for serious offences and expanding police authority in a sweeping new bill.
Judge blocks Tennessee National Guard deployment in Memphis
A federal judge has halted Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's controversial deployment of National Guard troops to Memphis, ruling the move likely violates constitutional rights and represents government overreach.
Westminster gains powers to regulate Central London pedicabs
Westminster Council gains unprecedented authority to regulate pedicabs in Central London, targeting noise pollution, safety concerns and unfair pricing practices that have plagued the West End.
Senate Republicans Block Funding, Risk Shutdown
Republican senators trigger government funding crisis by rejecting stopgap spending bill, setting stage for potential federal shutdown and escalating Washington tensions.
Maher clashes with MTG in explosive Real Time interview
HBO's Real Time host Bill Maher engages in heated debate with controversial Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene over election denialism and political extremism in must-watch television confrontation.
Times publishes fake Bill de Blasio AI interview
The Times newspaper faces embarrassment after publishing an entirely fabricated AI-generated interview with former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio, raising serious questions about media verification processes.
Deepfake Bill de Blasio Interview Sparks Election Alarm
A sophisticated AI-generated deepfake of former New York mayor Bill de Blasio has been circulating online, raising urgent concerns about election interference and digital deception capabilities ahead of the US presidential race.
Fake De Blasio interview scandal rocks New York Times
A sophisticated hoax featuring a fabricated interview with former New York mayor Bill de Blasio has exposed vulnerabilities in political journalism and raised questions about AI-generated deception.
Landlord hid cat in ceiling during inspection
Shocking case reveals landlord concealed tenant's cat in ceiling during inspection, highlighting urgent need for rental reform as government delays crucial legislation.
EU: UK Planning Bill Risks Brexit Trade Deal
The EU's ambassador warns Britain's controversial planning overhaul could derail the post-Brexit trade agreement, putting environmental standards and diplomatic relations on the line.
Lords defeat Labour's workers' rights bill
Keir Starmer's flagship employment reforms face major setback as peers reject key legislation, raising questions about Labour's parliamentary strategy.
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