NZ Mosque Shooter Blames Guilty Plea on Prison Conditions
Brenton Tarrant, who murdered 51 people in New Zealand's 2019 mosque attacks, claims his guilty plea was irrational due to 'torturous' prison conditions, as he appeals his conviction.
Category : Politics
Kenworthy Gets Death Threats Over Anti-ICE Post
British freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy reports receiving death threats following his Instagram post targeting ICE, with the Olympian speaking out against online abuse.
Kensington Palace Statement on Andrew and Epstein
The Prince and Princess of Wales have issued a brief statement expressing deep concern over the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal revelations involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Europe's Painful Realisation: Must Be Bolder with US
A Munich Security Conference report warns Europe must become more militarily autonomous and assertive as the US under Trump abandons liberal democratic norms.
Trump Criticises Bad Bunny's Spanish Super Bowl Performance
Donald Trump has condemned Bad Bunny's historic Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime show as 'absolutely terrible' and 'an affront to America' in a Truth Social post.
Starmer's Future: PM Tenure After Adviser Resignations
Analysis of how long prime ministers typically remain in office after key advisers quit, following Morgan McSweeney's resignation from Keir Starmer's team amid the Mandelson-Epstein scandal.
Epstein Survivors' Super Bowl Ad Demands Full Files Release
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein released a powerful Super Bowl advertisement calling for the full disclosure of files, highlighting redactions and an eight-year timeline.
EU Demands Release of Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai
The European Union has issued a strong statement calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai, who received a 20-year prison sentence for national security offences.
Portugal Elects Socialist President as Far-Right Hits Record
António José Seguro wins Portugal's presidential election with 66.8% of votes, defeating far-right rival André Ventura whose Chega party secured a record 33.2% share.
Andrew Windsor Shared UK Trade Secrets with Epstein
Newly released emails reveal Andrew Windsor, former UK trade envoy, allegedly shared confidential trade reports and investment details with Jeffrey Epstein, contradicting his previous statements.
Jimmy Lai Gets 20-Year Sentence Under Hong Kong Security Law
British citizen and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, 78, receives a 20-year prison sentence under China's national security law, with family fearing he will die in jail due to poor health conditions.
UK Expands Hong Kong Visa After Jimmy Lai Sentence
The UK government has widened its Hong Kong visa scheme, allowing thousands more to move to Britain following the 20-year prison sentence of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai.
UK Protest Rights Under Threat: Defend Democracy Now
As a review of public order laws looms, concerns grow over the erosion of protest rights in the UK, with racialised groups facing disproportionate impacts and a shift towards treating dissent as a nuisance rather than a democratic right.
Harlesden Incident: Woman Critical, Man Arrested
A woman in her 30s is fighting for life after a serious incident in Harlesden. A man in his 40s, known to her, has been arrested and remains in custody.
Starmer's Future, Super Bowl, Social Media Trial
Your morning news debrief: Sir Keir Starmer battles for survival, Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl, and social media companies face landmark trial in Los Angeles.
Herzog Visits Bondi, Warns on Antisemitism
Israeli President Isaac Herzog laid a wreath at Bondi Beach to honour victims of the terror attack, delivering a stark warning about rising global antisemitism during his Australian visit.
Gordon Brown: A Different Kind of Politician
A new biography by James Macintyre reveals Gordon Brown as a complex figure of exceptional vision and moral purpose, contrasting sharply with modern politics.
NACC Commissioner Investigated Over Defence Work
Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission watchdog investigates Commissioner Paul Brereton over his ongoing consulting work with the defence force while serving as anti-corruption chief.
Welsh Politics in Flux as Labour Faces Historic Defeat
Labour's century-long dominance in Wales is under severe threat as May's Senedd elections approach, with polls suggesting a seismic realignment towards Plaid Cymru and Reform UK.
Venezuelan Opposition Ally Kidnapped After Release
Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close ally of María Corina Machado, was violently taken by armed men in Caracas just hours after being freed from a politically motivated detention.
Starmer's Crisis, Social Media Trial, 'Vampire' Reconstructed
Sir Keir Starmer faces political turmoil after his chief of staff resigns over the Mandelson scandal. In Los Angeles, a landmark trial accuses social media firms of being addictive by design. Plus, science reconstructs the face of a 17th-century 'vampire'
Starmer's Mandelson Choice Shows Epstein-Style Contempt
Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Peter Mandelson reveals a political culture that prioritises power over principle, mirroring the contempt for women seen in Jeffrey Epstein's network.
Iran Arrests Reformist Leaders After Protest Criticism
Iran's Revolutionary Guards arrest senior reformist figures, including Azar Mansouri, following their condemnation of authorities' handling of recent protests and deaths.
Israeli President Herzog Visits Bondi, Addresses Antisemitism
Israeli President Isaac Herzog begins a four-day visit to Australia, laying a wreath at Bondi Pavilion and speaking about rising antisemitism as a global emergency.
Mandelson's Fall Exposes Labour Factionalism
The collapse of Peter Mandelson's diplomatic career over Jeffrey Epstein links reveals deeper factional divisions within Keir Starmer's Labour government, with critics questioning its ideological coherence.
Narcotrafficking Scandal That Blew Up the BVI
A podcast reveals how the British Virgin Islands premier's request for armed security detail signalled a narcotrafficking scandal that rocked the territory.
300,000 Kids Face 10-Year Wait for UK Settlement Status
IPPR analysis reveals proposed Home Office changes could force over 300,000 children to wait 10 years for settled status, creating prolonged insecurity for families.
Campaigners Urge Ban on Music Lyrics as Court Evidence
Campaign groups are urging UK ministers to amend the Victims and Courts Bill to prevent music lyrics from being used as evidence in court, arguing it disproportionately targets young black men.
NSW Accused of Using Event Powers to Ban Herzog Protests
Palestine Action Group lawyers argue NSW government improperly invoked major event powers to suppress protests during Israeli president's visit, as court hears urgent challenge.
Taylor to Challenge Ley for Liberal Leadership After Polling Disaster
Angus Taylor is expected to challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership within days following disastrous polling showing the Coalition's primary vote at a historic low of 18%.
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