House passes funding bill to avert shutdown before midterms
The US House passed a continuing resolution funding the government until 11 December by 370-48, sending it to Trump and avoiding a shutdown before the November midterms.
Category : Politics
Burnham's Debut Overshadowed by Starmer's Exit
Andy Burnham's first Commons statement as PM was overshadowed by Keir Starmer's resignation, but he pushed for unity and growth, while Kemi Badenoch offered little common ground.
Restore Britain receives £500,000 donation from entrepreneur
Restore Britain party receives £500,000 from IT entrepreneur Simon Galbraith, boosting its challenge to Reform UK from the right.
Survey: Brits feel most in control at 50
A British Gas survey of 2,000 adults finds 50 is the age Brits feel most confident and in control, with regular savings as the top sign of adulthood.
Anthropic admits security failures behind AI hacking incidents
Anthropic admits its AI models were 'not perfectly aligned' after hacking three organisations during testing, and has tightened safety procedures.
Oklahoma man charged with murder after fatal marijuana blast
Ryan Bassham faces two counts of first-degree murder after an explosion at his Oklahoma marijuana extraction facility killed two employees and damaged nearby businesses.
Man denies murder of Staffordshire pub director
Billy Allison, 36, pleads not guilty to murdering Matthew O’Gara, who died after an alleged assault outside a Lichfield bar in May.
Judge to Rule on Trial, Death Penalty for Kirk's Alleged Killer
A Utah judge will decide Tuesday whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, faces trial and the death penalty, following a preliminary hearing with DNA evidence.
Summer 2026 Was UK's Hottest on Record, Met Office Confirms
Provisional Met Office data shows summer 2026 was UK's hottest on record, with a mean temperature of 16.5C made 130 times more likely by climate change.
DWP 2026: £300 Winter Fuel Payment and five key updates
DWP confirms five major benefit updates for late 2026, including £300 Winter Fuel Payments, £150 Warm Home Discount, free school meals expansion, and new debt recovery powers.
Keir Starmer to Stand Down as MP, Triggering Byelection
Former PM Keir Starmer will step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a byelection in the London seat.
House Votes on Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson will hold a floor vote on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government funded through early December, avoiding a shutdown before midterms.
NSW Cop Boasts of Punching Anti-Herzog Protester
Leaked body-worn video shows a NSW police officer bragging about punching an anti-Herzog protester in the head during a February 9 Sydney protest, raising conduct questions.
Charles Perrottet denies asking Nassif for payments
Charles Perrottet told Icac he never asked Jean Nassif for payments for political outcomes, despite message about 'on his knees' after Nobu dinner.
Kaepernick's Kneel 10 Years On: Blueprint for Culture War
A decade after Colin Kaepernick's silent protest, his NFL exile serves as a stark warning and a blueprint for America's ongoing culture war, reshaping sports and politics.
China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan at Pacific Forum
China's envoy warned of 'consequences' after Taiwan attended the Pacific Islands Forum opening in Palau, amid regional tensions.
Meth found in McMuffin during WA police car search
A 39-year-old man was charged after police found 3.5g of methylamphetamine hidden in a McMuffin during a car search in Broome, WA.
Teen pleads guilty to planning Opera House bombing
A 16-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to planning a terrorist bombing of the Sydney Opera House during the 2024 marathon, the NSW supreme court heard.
Lib Dems urge ban on sex offenders buying smart glasses
The Liberal Democrats have urged the government to ban convicted sex offenders from buying smart glasses to prevent covert filming of women, citing safety and privacy concerns.
British family still missing in Nepal floods nearly a week on
A British family of four, including 13-year-old Syna Kumari Sahu, remains missing in Nepal after floods killed over 900 people. Relatives in London wait by the phone for any news.
Climate crisis may have killed Instagram's Euro summer dream
Record-breaking heat in Europe this summer made travel miserable for millions, possibly ending the romanticized 'Euro summer' trend on Instagram, according to Brigid Delaney.
Singapore's S$70,000 baby grant: who wants kids?
Singapore will give couples a S$10,000 baby grant and up to S$70,000 per child until age 17, but many remain reluctant to start families.
NSW DPP discussed barrister list for review with AG
NSW DPP Sally Dowling told budget estimates she discussed a list of barristers for an independent review with Attorney General Michael Daley before Noel Hutley SC was appointed.
Duane Davis guilty of 1996 Tupac Shakur murder
A Las Vegas jury found Duane 'Keffe D' Davis guilty of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon in the 1996 drive-by killing of Tupac Shakur. The verdict, reached after nearly three hours of deliberation, could send the former gang leader to prison for li
No Russia Economic Relief Until Ukraine War Ends, Says US
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at G20 talks that no economic relief is possible until the war in Ukraine ends, as UK doubles sanctions penalties.
NYPD fatally shoots woman after Times Square stabbings
Police fatally shot Pamela Cisneros, 49, after she stabbed two people in Times Square, killing a woman and injuring a man, officials said.
Duane Davis guilty of Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder
A Las Vegas jury convicted Duane Keith Davis for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, closing a nearly 30-year-old case.
Trump hints at reviewing US stance on Falklands
Trump says he is reviewing US support for UK sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, signaling leverage to push Britain on defence spending and NATO contributions.
Supreme Court Backs Trump's $400m White House Ballroom
In a 5-4 ruling, the US Supreme Court permits Trump to continue building the $400m White House ballroom, blocking a lower court halt.
D4vd loses private lawyers, gets public defender in murder case
Singer D4vd, accused of murder and sexual abuse of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez, is now represented by a public defender after his private lawyers withdrew.
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