Albanese apologises for Kylie Minogue podcast comments
Anthony Albanese apologised after playing 'shag, marry, date' on a podcast, nominating Kylie Minogue for all three. Critics called it sexist and disrespectful.
Category : Politics
UK mobile coverage worst in EU and G7, says Which?
UK mobile coverage ranks below all EU and G7 nations, with 4G at 84% and 5G at 64%, leaving rural areas behind, according to Which? analysis.
Accessible transport could boost UK economy by £176bn
Making UK public transport fully accessible could add £176bn to the economy by helping 2.8m disabled people into work, says Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
UK to tighten political donation rules amid Farage row
Ministers announce measures to restrict foreign donations and increase transparency after Nigel Farage faces calls for a second inquiry into undisclosed gifts from a convicted fraudster.
Jarvis Urges Burnham to Boost Defence Spending to 3.5% GDP
Dan Jarvis calls on PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham to commit to 3.5% GDP defence spending by 2035, requiring £25bn annual increase, amid Nato summit and geopolitical tensions.
Nepotism and bias in police leadership, report finds
A damning report reveals nepotism, cronyism and bias are endemic in police leadership across England and Wales, with white men dominating top ranks.
Philippines VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces an impeachment trial over allegations of corruption, betrayal of public trust, and constitutional violations.
Trump to meet Zelenskyy at NATO summit as US says progress frozen
Trump will meet Zelenskyy at the NATO summit, the US says battlefield progress is frozen, and Ukraine struggles with casualties and recruitment.
Anna Funder: defend copyright from big tech AI training
Australian author Anna Funder argues that big tech companies are using creative works without consent or payment to train AI, and urges the government to protect copyright law.
Australia and Fiji sign defence alliance to counter China
Australia and Fiji have signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance, a formal treaty alliance, elevating ties and pledging mutual defence against armed attack, as Australia seeks to limit China's influence in the Pacific.
EU Evolved Beyond Recognition Since Brexit, Rejoin Debate Misses Key Changes
The EU has transformed since Brexit with common borrowing, industrial policy, and defence integration. Any UK rejoin debate must address these fundamental shifts, not just opt-outs.
Ukraine targets drone deals with seven NATO states
Ukraine hopes to sign major defence deals with at least seven NATO countries by end of year, offering expertise in drone systems and radar, marking shift from buyer to security provider.
My son Mohammad, 9, killed by IDF, is not just a number
Aliyah Abdel Majid al-Halaq recounts the killing of her nine-year-old son Mohammad by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank, one of 54 Palestinian children killed by Israel in 2025.
How UK PM-in-Waiting Andy Burnham Could Handle Donald Trump
Andy Burnham, likely next UK PM, faces the challenge of dealing with Donald Trump. Experts advise treating him like a poorly informed constituent and avoiding the special relationship phrase.
Elderly priest arrested for backing banned Palestine Action
84-year-old Reverend Sue Parfitt and 13 others arrested outside New Scotland Yard for inviting police to join banned group Palestine Action, marking one year since proscription.
Half of rural affordable homes at risk under planning changes
Exclusive: National Housing Federation says ending quotas for developers could cost 32,000 homes over 10 years, threatening half of rural affordable housing supply.
Probability puzzle: Beat the odds in this TV game show?
A probability puzzle: two people flip coins and guess each other's result. Can a strategy improve the 25% chance of both guessing correctly?
Meta grilled over hate speech rise after cutting 'censorship'
Meta faces royal commission over hate speech surge after January 2025 policy shift to reduce censorship, with a 79% drop in enforcement actions.
Turkey blocks LGBTQ+ cruise ship with Patti LuPone
Turkey has blocked a Virgin Voyages cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and Broadway star Patti LuPone from docking, citing moral values.
Sky owner Comcast buys ITV broadcasting arm for £1.6bn
Sky owner Comcast announces £1.6bn takeover of ITV's broadcasting and streaming arm, creating UK's largest commercial broadcaster, with ITV shows staying free-to-air.
China Pacific Missile Test Condemned by Australia
China launched a long-range missile into the Pacific, drawing condemnation from Australia as destabilising. Foreign Minister Penny Wong criticised lack of transparency.
China Missile Test; Australia-Fiji Pact; Albanese Apology
China tested a missile in the Pacific, Australia and Fiji signed a defence alliance, and PM Albanese apologised for a podcast remark.
Millions mourn Khamenei in Tehran funeral procession
Millions joined the funeral procession for Iran's assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, marking a massive show of public grief seven months after widespread protests.
Police leadership must avoid culture wars, says Met deputy
Met deputy commissioner Matt Jukes says police must focus on impartiality and effectiveness, not 'woke' or 'anti-woke' labels, as a review finds leadership deficiencies.
Elbit: 850,000 targets in Gaza and Lebanon wars
Elbit Systems disclosed that Israel's Tzayad digital army programme identified 850,000 real-time targets across Gaza and Lebanon from Oct 7, 2023 to end of 2025, raising concerns over civilian harm.
Trump's meddling in Balogun ban hurts US World Cup
Donald Trump's intervention to reverse Folarin Balogun's suspension taints US World Cup run, drawing criticism and marring the team's achievements.
Millions mourn Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei
Millions gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei, whose coffin was paraded from Revolution Square to Azadi Square.
Fifa slammed for lifting Balogun ban after Trump intervention
Uefa condemns Fifa's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension after Trump intervention, calling it 'incomprehensible and unjustifiable' and a threat to competition integrity.
Pizza Express probed Prince Andrew's Woking visit alibi
Pizza Express conducted an internal inquiry into Prince Andrew's claim he visited its Woking branch on the day he was accused of having sex with a teenager, the BBC reports.
Russian strikes kill 14 in Kyiv before Nato summit
At least 14 people were killed in a massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv, as Trump and Zelenskyy prepared to discuss the war at a Nato summit in Turkey.
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