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.
Category : Politics
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.
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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.
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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.
Boosie Badazz seeks $300K refund after failed Trump pardon bid
Rapper Boosie Badazz paid $600,000 to lobbying firm JM Burkman & Associates to secure a Trump pardon but failed; he now seeks half back via arbitration.
Starmer awarded France's Légion d'honneur
Keir Starmer has been awarded the Légion d'honneur by President Macron for his leadership in supporting Ukraine, becoming the first UK PM to receive the honour.
Sir Jeremy Hanley obituary: Kindness and humour recalled
A former accountancy student recalls Sir Jeremy Hanley's kindness and hilarious lectures during a 1970s course in Jersey.
EU rejects Trump claims that ICC threatens US sovereignty
The EU has pushed back against US claims that the International Criminal Court threatens US sovereignty, reaffirming support for the tribunal.
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Balogun: Trump's ban reversal caused 'a lot of outside noise'
Folarin Balogun says Donald Trump's involvement in overturning his World Cup suspension caused 'a lot of controversy' and 'outside noise' ahead of US loss to Belgium.
Buffett drops Gates foundation from donations after Epstein ties
Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates' foundation from his annual $6bn donations after disclosures of Gates' ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates has denied wrongdoing.
Supreme Court Justices Testify on Security Budget
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before House lawmakers, requesting increased security funding as threats against judges rise, with details on personal security incidents.
Johnson Government Wasted £10bn on PPE, Covid Inquiry Finds
The UK Covid-19 inquiry concluded Boris Johnson's government wasted nearly £10bn on PPE due to flawed procurement, including a 'VIP lane' that favoured politically connected firms.
Protect public health policies from lobbying firms
Experts welcome ethics watchdog's recommendations to improve transparency around lobbying, citing evidence of harmful product companies influencing public health policies behind closed doors.
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Balance high hopes with realism in football and politics
Absurdly high expectations for the new prime minister will only lead to anger and resentment, writes Colin Montgomery – we need a new political ballgame.
UK must hold Israel accountable under international law
Peers, former ambassadors and senior lawyers urge UK government to enforce international law on Israel's occupation of Palestine, citing ICJ opinion and trade bans.
UK universities cut 4,000 humanities posts
Nearly 4,000 academic posts in humanities and social sciences were cut in UK universities in 2024, creating regional cold spots for subjects like classics and languages, warns British Academy.
Trump drops Hormuz tolls threat, US-Iran airstrikes continue
Trump scraps 20% Hormuz toll plan, replacing it with Gulf investment deals, as US and Iran exchange airstrikes for third day, targeting ports and allies.
US inflation cools to 3.5% in June amid brief US-Iran deal
Inflation dropped to 3.5% in June 2026 as a short-lived US-Iran ceasefire lowered energy prices, but renewed strikes have since pushed oil and gas costs higher.
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ICE suspends vehicle stops after two fatal shootings
ICE officers nationwide ordered to pause vehicle stops following the fatal shootings of Joan Sebastian Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, sparking calls for independent investigations.
UK man admits 32 sexual offences against drugged partner
A man in his 40s faces possible life sentence after pleading guilty to 32 sexual offences, including 12 rapes, committed while his partner was drugged or asleep over more than a decade.
NY Enacts One-Year Moratorium on New AI Datacenters
New York becomes first US state to impose a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale AI datacenters via executive order by Governor Kathy Hochul, addressing environmental and energy concerns.
Pilot killed in Colorado wildfire crash identified
Nicholas Dale, 56, of British Columbia, died when his helicopter crashed into a reservoir while fighting the Gold Mountain fire in Colorado.
Trump tariff threat turns Brazil sovereignty into trade offence
Trump's proposed 25% tariff on Brazilian imports frames Brazil's judicial actions against disinformation as unfair trade, giving Bolsonarism a Washington platform.
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Families forced state to face truth on Covid and Hillsborough
The Covid-19 inquiry report and the Hillsborough law arrived together, marking a victory for bereaved families who refused to let institutions control the narrative of their failures.
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