Chalmers Budget and Farrer Byelection Reshape Politics
Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares an ambitious budget as the Farrer byelection tests Labor's supremacy, with One Nation poised for a historic win.
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Hanson's Trump Stance Risks Voter Backlash in Australia
New Redbridge polling suggests Pauline Hanson's backing of Trump's Iran policy may deter Australian voters. The podcast also covers the federal budget, IS families, and gas tax debate.
Grievance Politics Fuels One Nation Surge
New Redbridge polling reveals grievance politics driving One Nation support. Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry analyze the trend, plus federal budget and IS-linked families.
Virginia Court Strikes Down New Congressional Maps
Virginia's supreme court ruled that new congressional maps approved by voters cannot be used, handing Republicans a win ahead of midterms.
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Rubio: Denying US Bases in NATO 'a Problem'
US Senator Marco Rubio warns that NATO allies denying US access to bases for contingencies could undermine the alliance, citing Spain as an example.
Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Congressional Map
Virginia's top court invalidates a constitutional amendment that would have given Democrats a 10-1 congressional seat advantage, citing improper legislative procedure.
Welsh Labour Expects Only 10 Seats in New Senedd
Welsh Labour braces for historic defeat, expecting only 10 of 96 seats in the expanded Senedd, with leader Eluned Morgan likely losing her seat.
Atkins Slams Jenrick for Defection, Friendship Over
Victoria Atkins revealed live on BBC that Robert Jenrick hasn't spoken to her since defecting to Reform, accusing him of abandoning their friendship and trust.
US Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers Allegedly Violating Blockade
US Central Command claims it disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers attempting to violate the US blockade in the Gulf of Oman, firing precision munitions into their smokestacks.
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Five-Party Politics Emerges in England as Labour Suffers Heavy Losses
Analysis of early England local election results reveals a shift to five-party politics, with Labour losing over half its seats and Reform UK gaining over 600 councillors.
Swinney Declares Holyrood Victory; Labour Concedes
John Swinney declares SNP victory in Holyrood elections after Labour concedes defeat. Scottish Greens win first constituency seat, Reform UK surges, and turnout drops.
Death Penalty Sought for Haitian Migrant in Florida Hammer Murder
Florida prosecutors seek the death penalty against Rolbert Joachin, a Haitian migrant accused of killing a gas station clerk with a hammer in Fort Myers.
Nintendo Designer Takashi Tezuka to Retire After 42 Years
Takashi Tezuka, co-designer of Super Mario Bros. and Zelda: A Link To The Past, will retire on June 26, 2026, ending a 42-year career at Nintendo.
UK Unprepared for Freak Weather: Climate Extremes Analysis
Former BBC analyst Roger Harrabin reviews David Shukman's book on UK's lack of preparedness for extreme weather, highlighting urgent need for resilience.
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Nadia Sawalha Dropped from Loose Women Over Antisemitic Posts
Nadia Sawalha has been removed from Loose Women after sharing antisemitic conspiracy theories online, following her husband's suspension from the Green Party for similar content.
Bexley Election 2026: Tories Hold, Reform Falls Short
Conservatives retain control of Bexley Council, losing just one seat. Reform UK gains seven seats but fails to win the council as Nigel Farage hoped. Labour reduced to seven seats.
Starmer Takes Blame as Reform and Greens Shatter Labour
PM Starmer resists resignation calls after Labour suffers heavy losses to Reform UK and Greens in local elections, with key London boroughs lost.
FCA struggles with rising whistleblower caseload
Whistleblowing reports to the FCA rose nearly 30% in Q1 2026 to a record 355, but fewer cases were closed, indicating the regulator is struggling to keep pace.
Fifa Suffers Legal Setback Weeks Before World Cup
Fifa faces a legal blow as French players' union UNFP wins a landmark European court case over player health, safety, and collective bargaining rights.
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Merton Election 2026: Labour Holds Off Lib Dem Challenge
Labour has retained control of Merton Council in the 2026 local elections, defeating a strong Liberal Democrat challenge. The party gained one seat, while the Conservatives lost three.
Mother and boyfriend jailed for fatal abuse of son, 2
Zoe Coutts and Scott O'Connor sentenced to 28 years for causing catastrophic brain damage to Kol Page, 2, leading to his death two years later.
Tories Vow to Block £150M Oxford Street Revamp
Conservatives plan legal fund to challenge Sadiq Khan's £150m Oxford Street pedestrianisation after winning back Westminster council in local elections.
Green Party Wins Hackney Mayor for First Time
Zoe Garbett of the Green Party wins Hackney mayor with 46.8% of the vote, defeating Labour's Caroline Woodley in a historic upset. She vows to 'take the borough back' for residents.
Farage Rises, Starmer Falls: Deeper Story of UK Local Elections
Nigel Farage celebrates Reform gains while Keir Starmer vows to continue. But the real story is the rise of a volatile five-party system in British politics, with Greens and Lib Dems also surging.
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Gay Surrogate Parent Charged with Trafficking and Rape
Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 57, one of the UK's first gay surrogate parents, has been charged with human trafficking and rape alongside Scott Drewitt-Barlow, 32.
Super El Niño Could Bring Record Heat and UK Chaos
Scientists warn a looming 'Super El Niño' could push global temperatures to record levels, causing weather disruption in the UK and beyond.
Tesco Clubcard: £17M Vouchers Expire May 31
Tesco warns £17 million in Clubcard vouchers expire May 31. Check your app now to redeem or triple value with partners like PizzaExpress.
Mum Vows to Flee UK After Reform UK Election Wins
Beth Ware, 28, plans to move to Bali by year-end, citing rising racism and Reform UK's policies as reasons for leaving the UK.
Meta Ends Instagram DM Encryption, Raising Privacy Concerns
Meta disables end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs, allowing the company to access private messages. Critics call it a privacy rollback and a win for surveillance.
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UK Borrowing Costs Waver as Starmer Refuses to Walk Away
UK gilt yields edged lower as Starmer vows to stay despite Labour's poor local election results, calming traders but leaving bond vigilantes on alert.
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