Uber driver's visa heartache shows Australia's migration regime
A highly educated Uber driver's struggle to belong underscores how Australia's visa system has become transactional, with costs and conditions eroding the promise of citizenship.
Category : Politics
Weighted Voting by Age: A Fairer System for Australia's Young
Bernard Keane proposes age-weighted voting to counter older Australians' overrepresentation, suggesting under-30s get 1.3 votes, 30-60s 1.1, and seniors 1.0.
Governor General warns of democracy catastrophe
Governor General Sam Mostyn warns of a 'growing catastrophe' from poor civics knowledge, urging education reform to protect democracy.
California minimum wage to rise to $17.40, highest in US
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state's minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour on January 1, 2025, making it the highest in the nation, as he criticized federal inaction.
Burnham: Devolution Boosts Case for Written Constitution
Andy Burnham argues devolution plans strengthen the case for a written UK constitution, a historic shift that would codify governance rules and redistribute power and wealth across regions.
Ukraine cuts power to Crimea, strikes Russian refineries
Ukrainian strikes cut power and fuel to Crimea, causing queues for hot meals; drones hit three Russian oil refineries; Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses power again.
Australia's Top Stories: Bird Flu, Corruption, and More
Australia faces bird flu outbreak, Senate inquiry into construction corruption, and political controversies as top news stories emerge.
West Africa anti-LGBTQ+ laws surge: 'political opportunism'
West African countries are enacting or strengthening anti-LGBTQ+ laws, with activists citing political opportunism and transnational influence as key drivers.
Ukraine's Drone Force: Democracy Beats Totalitarianism
Ukraine's elite drone brigade strikes deep into Russia, targeting Crimea's power grid and logistics, turning Russia's vast size into a weakness.
Undercover police unit closed over unjustified surveillance
The SDS spied on activists posing no threat, causing 'incalculable harm'; Jon Boutcher closed it.
Three dead, seven injured in Idaho In-N-Out shooting
Three people died and seven were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho; the suspect was found dead, police said.
Euro redesign: ECB unveils 10 shortlisted designs
The ECB has shortlisted 10 designs for the first full euro banknote redesign since 2002, featuring cultural icons or birds, with public feedback shaping the final choice.
Puy du Fou's Russia and Iran ties raise sanctions questions
Puy du Fou worked with sanctioned oligarch Malofeyev until 2015, risking EU sanctions, and later courted Iran and China, as it nears UK approval for £600m Oxfordshire park.
Fake RingGo parking fine texts: experts warn drivers
Drivers are being targeted by fake RingGo texts demanding unpaid parking fees. Experts warn the scam uses threats of enforcement to trick victims into clicking bogus links, risking financial fraud.
Fifa council rebels seek emergency meeting to challenge Infantino
Fifa council members are pushing for an EGM to challenge Gianni Infantino, citing the Balogun suspension and World Cup sell-off scandal.
Kenyan Rastafarians Fight for Marijuana Rights After Court Loss
Kenya's Rastafari community vows to appeal a court ruling that rejected their bid to decriminalize marijuana for religious use, citing rights violations.
Sophie Cunningham: WNBA Player Turned Culture War Icon
Sophie Cunningham leverages anti-trans and anti-Black rhetoric to boost her profile, cashing in on conservative politics in the WNBA.
Family sues after ICE released woman who froze to death
Family to sue after Daphy Michel, a Haitian immigrant with mental illness, was released by ICE in freezing weather and found dead at a Pittsburgh bus shelter.
Family to sue ICE after Haitian woman froze to death
The family of Daphy Michel, a Haitian asylum seeker who died of hypothermia after ICE released her in Pittsburgh, will file a lawsuit against the US and other entities, attorney confirms.
Michigan primary: El-Sayed vs Stevens in key Democratic test
Michigan's Democratic primary pits progressive Abdul El-Sayed against centrist Haley Stevens, with polls showing El-Sayed ahead by 15 points among likely voters, in a race that could shape the party's Senate majority.
Idaho In-N-Out Shooting: 3 Dead, 7 Injured
Three people were killed and seven injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho. Police are investigating the shooter's identity and motive.
Retired US judges: why we marched for judicial independence
Retired US judges Michael P Donnelly and Robert F Orr explain why they joined the Justice in Motion bus tour, drawing lessons from Poland's judges to defend the rule of law.
Burnham's devolution pledge faces fiscal and capacity hurdles
Andy Burnham's plan to share income tax with regional mayors could tackle inequality, but councils lack capacity and fiscal devolution is complex, risking laggards.
Trump's Iran War: A New Forever War
Trump's Iran war, now in its sixth month, mirrors Afghanistan's failures. Experts warn of a forever war with no exit, escalating violence, and immense human cost.
Trump's New Tariff Weapon: Smoot-Hawley Section 338
Trump invokes Smoot-Hawley's Section 338 to impose tariffs, risking a trade war and global economic instability, as legal challenges loom.
Kohberger seeks new trial after guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger, convicted of killing four Idaho students, petitions to withdraw guilty plea, potentially facing death penalty again.
Home Office strips EU citizens of residency rights
The UK Home Office has begun revoking post-Brexit residency rights for some EU citizens, affecting at least 100 people, raising concerns over withdrawal agreement compliance.
Israel Lobby's Influence on US Presidents from Truman to Trump
The pro-Israel lobby has influenced US presidents since Truman, often overriding national interest. From Truman's 1948 recognition of Israel to Trump's Iran war, presidents have caved to lobby pressure, shaping Middle East policy.
Ceuta migrants face limbo after border crossing from Morocco
Over 50,000 people entered Ceuta this week; many remain in limbo, with hundreds sleeping rough and facing uncertain futures, as Spain and Morocco trade blame.
Moscow bomb kills three, injures 21 near restaurant
A homemade bomb carried by a woman killed three and injured at least 21 near Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow, prompting speculation of a link to the Ukraine war.
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