Mandelson-McSweeney: Winning and Crushing Labour Left
Analysis of Mandelson and McSweeney's partnership, forged in Lambeth council and focused on destroying the Labour left and winning at all costs.
Category : Politics
FCDO official felt pressure for rapid Mandelson vetting
Ian Collard told MPs he felt pressure from Downing Street to deliver a rapid outcome on Peter Mandelson's security clearance, adding new details to the controversy.
UK 'Soft Target' for Russian Propaganda, Expert Warns
Fiona Hill tells MPs the UK is vulnerable to disinformation due to lack of public education on information warfare, contrasting with Sweden's psychological defence.
Morning Mail: Tuesday's Top News Stories from Australia
Catch up on Tuesday's key news: political developments, economic updates, and major stories shaping Australia today.
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North Korea Executions Surge 117% After Covid Border Closure
A report by the Transitional Justice Working Group reveals a dramatic increase in North Korean executions after border closures in 2020, with 136 execution events documented.
Virginia Court Hears Redistricting Case with National Implications
The Virginia Supreme Court questioned whether Democratic lawmakers followed constitutional rules in approving a new congressional map that could net Democrats four seats in the US House.
Gunmen Kill 29 at Football Pitch in Northeast Nigeria
At least 29 killed in Adamawa state attack on football pitch; 15 children rescued after separate orphanage abduction in Kogi state.
Guilty Plea in Jam Master Jay Murder After 22 Years
Jay Bryant admitted in court to helping others ambush Jam Master Jay in a 2002 killing, bringing closure but also complexity to the long-unsolved case.
King Charles and Queen Camilla Meet Trumps at White House
King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a state visit to the US at the White House, greeted by Donald and Melania Trump, amid security concerns and strained UK-US relations.
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UK Youth Neet Rate Third Highest in Wealthy Europe
Nearly 1 million young Britons are not in education, employment or training, the highest in over a decade, driven by ill-health and a failing benefits system.
First Teen Suicide Tied to Domestic Abuse in England and Wales
Police report first teenage suicide linked to domestic abuse, as suicides after abuse outstrip homicides for third year. Violent pornography and toxic influencers blamed.
Pakistan Strikes Kill 7 in Afghanistan in First Attack Since Talks
Mortars and missiles from Pakistan hit a university and homes in Kunar province, killing seven and wounding 85, officials say. Pakistan denies targeting the university.
Nathan Chasing Horse Gets Life for Sexual Assault
Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, exploiting his role as a spiritual leader.
Anzac Day Culture Wars: Who Brings Their Battles?
Anzac Day faces culture wars as political divisions overshadow remembrance. A cartoon explores who brings their battles to the solemn day.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla Begin State Visit to US Amid Tensions
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Monday for a state visit, as the US and UK navigate a tense diplomatic period marked by the Iran war and a recent security scare.
Lithuania Charges 13 in GRU Murder Plots
Lithuanian authorities charge 13 people with attempted murders linked to Russia's GRU, targeting a Ukraine fundraiser and a dissident. Ukraine also protests Israeli handling of stolen grain shipments.
Angus Taylor Iran Comment: Flawed Dangerous Narrative
Angus Taylor's characterization of Iran as a 'bad country' oversimplifies geopolitics, ignoring history and nuclear deal complexities.
Hong Kong Fire Survivors Return to Salvage Belongings
Yip Shun-Ting Carbon and his family return to their fire-ravaged flat at Wang Fuk Court, salvaging memories after Hong Kong's worst fire in decades killed 168, including his mother.
Trump Names David Brat as US Ambassador to Australia
Donald Trump has nominated former congressman David Brat, an Ayn Rand expert who argued for merging Christianity and capitalism, as US ambassador to Australia, ending a 15-month vacancy.
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Trump Mocks Jimmy Kimmel; Melania Responds
President Trump mocked late-night host Jimmy Kimmel during a White House event. Melania Trump later responded, defending her husband's remarks.
News Bargaining Incentive Joint Statement
A joint statement on the News Bargaining Incentive has been released, outlining key measures to support journalism and ensure fair compensation for news content.
RSF Leaders' £17.7M Dubai Property Portfolio Revealed
Investigation reveals Sudan's RSF leadership used Dubai as a safe haven, amassing luxury properties worth £17.7M, linked to gold smuggling and war crimes.
Americans Renounce Citizenship in Droves Over Politics
Long waits and high costs don't deter US citizens abroad from renouncing citizenship, driven by political disillusionment and tax burdens.
Lords Urge Reeves to Increase Fiscal Buffer
House of Lords committee says Rachel Reeves should aim for a significantly larger fiscal buffer, warning UK debt is on an unsustainable path.
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UK Rabbis Warn Israel's Direction Threatens Judaism
Senior UK progressive rabbis warn Israel's government direction risks being incompatible with Jewish values, calling criticism a Jewish obligation.
Meloni's Trump Ties Become a Liability Amid Iran War
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's balancing act between Europe and the US is challenged by the Iran war and Trump's personal attacks, forcing a strategic recalibration.
UK Inquiry: Aukus Nuclear Submarine Plan May Fail
A UK parliamentary inquiry finds 'shortcomings and failures' in the Aukus submarine project, warning that underfunding and political drift could derail the plan, threatening Australia's security.
Welsh Labour Faces Existential Crisis Ahead of May Election
Welsh Labour, dominant for a century, braces for likely defeat in May 2026 Senedd election, risking loss of power after 27 years and triggering critical internal debate.
Media Freedom Under Attack Across EU, Trust Plummets
Journalists face rising threats and violence, while media ownership concentrates and public trust drops, warns Liberties report.
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Rebel Wilson denies smear website role in defamation trial
Rebel Wilson testifies she had no part in creating websites attacking a producer, as Charlotte MacInnes sues her for defamation over social media posts.
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