Burnham's nationalisation plans: critical tests ahead
Andy Burnham faces critical decisions on nationalisation, with water, energy, transport, and housing at stake. His choice of chancellor and Thames Water's fate are key tests.
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Proxy forces fuel Middle East instability: analysis
Iran is likely to increase support for proxies like Hezbollah and Houthis after the US deal, while Israel and US also use armed groups, driving regional instability.
Greens consider policy-making overhaul as membership triples
Senior Greens are examining ways to revamp party structures after membership tripled to over 230,000 under Zack Polanski, with concerns that in-person voting empowers fringe activists.
Hogan calls Hanson a 'pelican' in monoculture clash
Paul Hogan reportedly called Pauline Hanson a 'pelican' after she cited him as an example of Australian monoculture. Hogan also criticized her stance on multiculturalism.
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Ten Years of Turmoil: Brexit's Legacy of Resignations
Keir Starmer's resignation marks the seventh prime ministerial departure in a decade since Brexit. Former national news editor Dan Sabbagh reflects on the day David Cameron resigned and the ongoing political chaos.
Democratic Socialists Win in US Cities with Pragmatic Governance
Democratic socialists Zohran Mamdani, Katie Wilson, and Janeese Lewis George win mayoral races in NYC, Seattle, and DC, proving leftwing ideology can pair with effective governance.
Harry fears children won't meet King after security denial
Prince Harry is distraught after the UK government declined his request for police protection, jeopardizing his children's visit to meet King Charles.
Australian charged with murder of Thai teen in suitcase
Simon Peter Carman, 46, has been charged with murder after the body of a 17-year-old Thai girl was found in a suitcase in Pattaya. He denies the charges.
Venezuela Quakes Test Trump's Western Hemisphere Policy
The US deploys 250+ personnel and $150m to Venezuela after earthquakes, testing Trump's new aid policy under the State Department after USAID cuts.
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Minnesota Activists Shift from ICE to Democracy Defense
Minnesota neighbors who monitored ICE raids now train to protect elections from Trump threats, using block-by-block organizing to ensure every vote counts.
Reagan to Vance: Watergate Minimization a GOP Tradition
JD Vance's claim that Watergate was 'crazy' to bring down a presidency continues a long Republican tradition of minimizing the scandal, dating back to Ronald Reagan in 1973.
US Releases Footage Allegedly Showing Strikes on Iran
The US military has released video footage it says shows precision strikes on Iranian targets, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Brexit Trade Deals Threaten British Farming, Farmers Warn
British farmers face income collapse as post-Brexit trade deals flood UK market with cheaper imports, threatening domestic food production and food security.
White House office rebuilds US sites, raising surveillance fears
The National Design Studio, staffed by Doge veterans and led by Joe Gebbia, rebuilt federal websites for passports, voter registration, and drug pricing, installing visitor-tracking software without required privacy filings.
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Taxing super rich: closing loopholes better than wealth tax
A new analysis argues that closing tax loopholes is more effective than a wealth tax, as California voters consider a 5% tax on fortunes over $1bn.
Watchdog Assesses Complaints Over Al Fayed Abuse Probe
Three survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed's sexual misconduct have filed complaints against the Met police to the IOPC, adding to an ongoing investigation into officer conduct.
American Myth Collapses: Fourth of July Meaning Up for Grabs
The American founding narrative has collapsed amid wealth inequality, civil rights reversals, and unpopular wars. The meaning of the Fourth of July is now contested, with expansionist myths resurging under Trump.
US-Iran Strikes Escalate, Threatening Peace Deal
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes on Iran, undermining the interim peace agreement. Trump threatened Iran's existence.
Ex-military chief warns Burnham on defence spending
Adm Sir Tony Radakin says UK 'falls short' on defence commitments; Dan Jarvis secures extra £1bn for plan; Burnham may need to find more funding.
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Powell Backs Miliband as Chancellor in Burnham Government
Lucy Powell says Ed Miliband would make a 'good' chancellor to Andy Burnham, but warns cabinet speculation is 'unedifying' as focus should be on jobs and cost of living.
Trump warns Iran may be 'forced to complete the job'
Trump claims US has upper hand after strikes on Iran, warns military may 'complete the job' and says Iran 'will no longer exist' if forced. Kuwait and Bahrain report attacks.
Biden calls Trump 'a loser' in Maryland gala speech
Joe Biden called Donald Trump 'a loser' in a speech on Saturday, portraying him as incompetent, corrupt and vain, while invoking Trump's Washington DC projects and corruption.
Rescuers save boy and mother with baby days after Venezuela quakes
A mother and her nine-month-old baby were pulled alive from a collapsed building in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Saturday, as the death toll from Wednesday's earthquakes rose above 1,400.
Victorian Greens unveil land tax on $5m+ properties
Victorian Greens propose a new land tax on investment properties over $5m to fund public housing and stamp duty cuts, aiming to counter right-wing populism ahead of November election.
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Final week of parliament before winter break: key issues
Coalition sources say Angus Taylor will continue to call the government 'liars', sharpening the focus on Albanese personally as parliament enters its last week before winter break.
One Nation withdrew $800k in election claims after AEC queries
The Australian Electoral Commission is reviewing Pauline Hanson's One Nation party for potential breaches after it withdrew over $800,000 in election spending claims following inquiries.
Lost in Sudanese Desert, Villagers Offered Shelter
In 1987, lost in the Sudanese desert, villagers emptied a hut for four beds and prepared a huge breakfast, refusing payment, exemplifying profound kindness.
Body of teen recovered from reservoir amid UK heatwave
The body of a 15-year-old boy was recovered from Cowbury reservoir in Stalybridge. At least seven people have died in water-related incidents during June's record heatwave.
Cassidy: Trump treats Congress as 'merely an appendage'
Outgoing Senator Bill Cassidy rebukes Trump over Iran war briefing, calling Congress an 'appendage'; rare Republican stands up to president.
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US-Iran deal unravels as fresh Gulf hostilities threaten war
A drone attack on a Bahraini building near the airport signals the collapse of the US-Iran memorandum, as conflicting interpretations on Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz fuel new hostilities.
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