Trump escalates press attacks with NYT subpoenas
The Trump administration issued subpoenas to New York Times reporters, targeting journalism protected by the First Amendment. This brazen move threatens press freedom and public accountability.
Category : Politics
Sydney arts venue faces eviction after religious protest
Divine Playhouse, a deconsecrated Sydney church turned LGBTQ+ arts venue, received a breach notice from its landlord after religious groups protested its opening night, forcing event cancellations.
Jane Campion Remembers Sam Neill: Radiating Peace, Beaming Love
Director Jane Campion recalls working with Sam Neill on The Piano, their friendship, and his final days in hospital, describing him as radiating peace and love.
Proposed UK cohabitation law criticised as threat to choice
Ruth Deech argues David Lammy's automatic cohabitation rights for couples after 3 years would harm women who chose financial independence, calling for opt-in instead.
ICE's refusal to show its face exposed by Salgado Araujo death
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was killed by ICE agents in unmarked vehicles without body cameras. His son identified him by his voice in a video. The incident is part of a pattern of fatal shootings by federal immigration officers.
Mother's Six-Year Fight for Justice for Son Killed in #EndSars
Bosede Onifade has fought for six years for the body of her son Pelumi, a journalist killed during Nigeria's 2020 #EndSars protests. His body has never been released and no one has been held accountable.
Fired officials: Supreme Court ruling a 'dagger' to civil service
Fired federal officials say the Supreme Court's Trump v Slaughter decision threatens the civil service, enabling political manipulation and corruption in independent agencies.
BBC licence fee payments fall faster than expected
The BBC's licence fee income is in sharp decline, with 539,000 fewer households paying, prompting director general Matt Brittin to warn of a 'moment of real jeopardy'.
South East Water fined £30.5m for supply failures
South East Water must pay £30.5m after Ofwat investigations found repeated supply interruptions, customer failings, and licence breaches affecting hundreds of thousands.
Tories deny purge as Lord Barwell loses whip over criticism
Lord Barwell lost the Tory whip after criticising Kemi Badenoch's stance on net zero. Party denies purge, cites conduct issues.
RFK Jr's panel overhaul stalls kids' tobacco quit update
RFK Jr's overhaul of the US Preventive Services Taskforce has stalled an update on new evidence for helping children quit tobacco, with no meetings since March 2025.
Lindsey Graham's hawkish legacy: destruction and failure
Lindsey Graham's death prompts tributes, but his hawkish foreign policy and unwavering support for Israel left a legacy of destruction, including support for wars in Iraq, Iran, and Gaza.
Trump donor leads State Dept's $200m Armenia fund
Konstantin Sokolov, a Russian-born investor who donated to Trump's ballroom project, will chair the Tripp+ enterprise fund overseeing over $200m for a central Asia trade corridor.
Global photos: China waiting hall, World Cup mania, and more
A Chinese waiting hall during summer rush, World Cup excitement at No 10, and other striking images from around the world on Tuesday.
US Ebola patient in Germany; Trump bans DRC commercial flights
A US national with Ebola from DRC arrives in Germany for treatment. Trump administration bars Americans in DRC from US commercial flights under Title 49.
Australia to Create New Office of AI, Fast-Track Datacentres
PM Albanese announces a new Office of AI to coordinate economic, social, security, and environmental issues, making Australia the first country with a single national AI framework.
France Bastille Day military parade Paris video
France celebrated Bastille Day on July 14 with a traditional military parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, featuring troops, aircraft, and armored vehicles.
Bangkok pub fire: death toll reaches 30, negligence probed
At least 30 dead in Bangkok's deadliest fire in 17 years at Rong Beer Na Ladrao pub; police say negligence is primary theory, investigating blocked exits.
UK to continue sending trafficking victims to France despite ruling
The Home Office will ignore a high court ruling and continue sending asylum seekers to France without reconsidering trafficking claims, despite the policy being found unlawful.
Man jailed for 33 years for murdering estranged wife
Michael Thompson, 56, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 33 years for raping and murdering his estranged wife Kimberley Thompson, 43, and staging her death as suicide.
US House committee advances daylight saving time bill
The House rules committee approved the Sunshine Protection Act on a 6-4 vote, setting up a potential full House vote to end clock-changing.
Spanish PM's brother banned from public office for misconduct
David Sánchez, brother of Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez, has been banned from public office for nine years for administrative misconduct related to his hiring by a socialist-led council in 2017.
Tell us what you want from PM Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham is set to become prime minister. We want to hear what qualities, values and priorities you want to see in the next leader.
Pete Hegseth's Anti-Beard Campaign: The Real Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's crusade against beards in the military stems from a 2018 humiliation over his own beard, reflecting Trump's aestheticisation of politics.
France on High Alert for Bastille Day, World Cup Semifinal
France deploys 70,000 security personnel for Bastille Day and World Cup semifinal, with interior minister warning of zero tolerance for disorder.
Private prosecution forces five Victorian councillors to stand down
A Daylesford small business owner's private prosecution under Victorian law has forced five Hepburn shire councillors to step down, leaving only two able to serve and halting major decisions.
When sports embrace divisive leaders, inclusion feels hollow
Rana Hussain argues that the AFL and Cricket Australia's embrace of Narendra Modi undermines their inclusion strategies, eroding trust among minority communities.
German conscientious objector applications surge
Applications for conscientious objector status in Germany hit 5,862 in first half of 2026, up from 3,879 in all of 2025, amid new 'conscription lite' policy and geopolitical tensions.
E Jean Carroll Gets $5.6M From Trump in Court Release
A Manhattan federal court released over $5.6 million to E Jean Carroll from Donald Trump after his efforts to block the sexual abuse and defamation award failed.
Jon Stewart and Seth Meyers on Aging Congress and Trump
Jon Stewart criticizes Congress's advanced age after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death, calling for accountability; Seth Meyers mocks Trump's handling of Iran and his financial gains.
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