Brent Council Leader Urged to Resign After 14 Years
Liberal Democrats and Greens call for Muhammed Butt to step aside after Labour lost overall control of Brent Council in local elections, with no party holding a majority.
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Croydon Elections Aftermath: Expert Breaks Down Green and Reform Impact
Jason Perry re-elected as Croydon Mayor. Council has no overall control with Labour largest but Greens and Reform gaining seats. Expert Tony Travers analyzes implications.
White House Rejects Trump 'Fell Asleep' Claims
The White House aggressively denied reports that President Trump dozed off during a White House meeting, calling the claims 'fake news' and attributing his closed eyes to blinking.
Greens' Polanski Admits Council Tax Error on Houseboat
Green party leader Zack Polanski has admitted failing to pay correct council tax on a London houseboat, calling it an unintentional mistake and taking steps to pay owed tax.
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One Nation Casts Shadow Over Australia's 2026 Budget
Jim Chalmers admits economic anxieties driving voters to rightwing populist parties as Labor concedes housing market worsening under its watch. Plus: soldier dies in training; dingo documentary calls for coexistence.
Scotland Election: Reform Surge, Left Identity Myth vs Reality
Reform UK won 17 seats in Scotland's election, but the progressive bloc held 100 seats. The results challenge the myth of Scottish exceptionalism while showing leftwing strength.
Man Charged with Arson Over Ex-Synagogue Attack in London
Moses Edwards, 45, from Wanstead, faces court after alleged arson at a former synagogue in Whitechapel, causing minor damage. No injuries reported.
Five Former Carillion Executives Banned by FRC
Five former Carillion executives banned and fined by the Financial Reporting Council for reckless misconduct, including ex-finance chiefs Richard Adam and Zafar Khan.
Labour MPs Call for Bolder Economic Strategy Beyond Decline
Soft-left Tribune group MPs, including Louise Haigh, launch a thinly veiled attack on Keir Starmer, urging bold policy renewal and higher taxes on wealth to offer voters more than 'better managed decline'.
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Conflict Displacements Record High in 2025
Conflict-driven internal displacements reached a record 32.3 million in 2025, surpassing disaster displacements for the first time. Total displaced stands at 82.2 million.
Fortescue Ordered to Pay $150M in Native Title Payout
The Federal Court ordered Fortescue to pay $150 million to Yindjibarndi traditional owners for cultural losses from the Solomon Hub mine, the largest native title compensation payout in history.
Starmer's Leadership on Brink: Hope for Best, Prep for Worst
As Keir Starmer faces mounting opposition from cabinet ministers and MPs, millions of Britons stockpile emergency supplies. A call for profound change, not just a leadership swap.
NSW Labor Grants Scheme Called 'Election Slush Fund'
A parliamentary inquiry finds the Minns government's grants program for Labor candidates was an 'election slush fund', with Minister John Graham accused of misleading parliament.
Philippines Senator Flees Arrest in Dramatic Senate Chase
Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a Duterte ally wanted by the ICC, fled government agents in the Philippine senate. He now seeks protective custody, escalating political tensions.
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Gambling Reform: Labor's Response Raises Questions
Labor's long-awaited gambling report response, released on budget day, leaves many enforcement details unclear. Harm advocates and industry await concrete rules.
Bahamas Election: Immigration and Cost of Living Key Issues
The Bahamas heads to the polls in a hotly contested election with immigration from Haiti and rising gas prices as key issues. Record voter turnout expected.
Labour Groups Propose Tax Cuts and Policy Changes
Labour-linked groups allied to Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham propose sweeping tax cuts, cost-of-living help, and government restructuring as Keir Starmer faces growing pressure to resign.
Australia 2026 Budget: Chalmers Pursues Ambitious Tax Reforms
Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils a bold 2026 federal budget with property tax changes to boost home ownership, NDIS cuts, and cost-of-living relief, despite risks from the Iran war.
Australia Budget Warns of Recession Risk from Iran War
Treasury modelling shows oil prices could hit $200/barrel, pushing inflation to 7.25% and Australia to the brink of recession due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Australia 2026 Budget: Tax Cuts and Higher Travel Costs
The 2026 Australian federal budget introduces tax cuts for workers, higher passenger movement charges, and reforms targeting trusts and negative gearing. First home buyers benefit, while rich families and overseas travelers face higher costs.
FDA Suppresses Vaccine Safety Studies, Undermining Trust
FDA scientists were directed to withdraw two Covid-19 vaccine safety studies accepted by journals, while a memo linking child deaths to vaccines was released. This selective transparency threatens public health surveillance as the World Cup approaches.
Guardian Retracts Hantavirus Article Over Misinterpreted Remarks
The Guardian removed an article about a French woman with hantavirus after realizing a misunderstanding of Spanish health secretary's remarks.
UK-EU Youth Mobility Talks Stalled Over Visa Cap
Negotiations between the UK and EU on a youth mobility scheme are deadlocked, with the UK proposing a cap below 50,000 but the EU rejecting limits and seeking unlimited visas with an emergency brake.
Sicily Probes Illegal Horse Race with Kalashnikovs
Video shows illegal horse race in Sicily with spectators firing pistols and brandishing Kalashnikovs, prompting police investigation and horse seizures.
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110+ Nobel Laureates Demand Release of Narges Mohammadi
More than 110 Nobel laureates call for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, the imprisoned Iranian activist, as her health deteriorates critically in hospital.
European Ministers to Discuss Asylum Seeker Hubs
European ministers will discuss plans to send rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs at a Council of Europe meeting in Moldova, despite human rights concerns.
Farage Under Fire Over Undeclared Helicopter Use from Donor
Nigel Farage is questioned about failing to declare use of a donor's helicopter for rallies. Reform UK says flights were paid at commercial rates, but critics demand transparency.
Age Verification Laws Threaten Online Anonymity
Age verification laws aimed at protecting children online require users to hand over sensitive data, eroding anonymity and privacy. Experts warn of data breaches, government overreach, and chilling effects on free expression.
US Workers Back Union-Led AI Policies in New Poll
A new AFL-CIO poll reveals over 90% of US workers support union-backed AI policies, including human oversight and transparency, viewing unions as the most trusted protectors against AI harms.
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Iran Hostage Crisis: Why 10 Black Americans Were Freed Early
In 1979, Iran released 10 Black American hostages early. Sgt James Hughes, one of them, reflects on captivity, race, and US-Iran tensions then and now.
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