Trump's Reflecting Pool Project Fails Again
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in DC must be drained again due to vandalism, costing taxpayers millions and embarrassing Trump, who wanted 'American flag blue' water.
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Brexit 10 Years On: Oral History Podcast Reflects on EU Exit Vote
Marking 10 years since the UK voted to leave the EU, a new podcast oral history features key players from both sides, examining the referendum that reshaped the nation.
Matthew Guy seeks apology after police clear him of assault
Victorian Liberal MP Matthew Guy calls for an apology from Moira Deeming after police conclude investigation into assault allegation, finding 'no offence detected'.
Angus Taylor's political miskicks: football fail and multiculturalism stumble
Angus Taylor struggled to say 'multiculturalism' and then failed to kick a football in a social media video, amid political debate over the Socceroos' diversity.
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Boy, 14, charged with murder of missing teen Lilly in Wales
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after the body of missing 14-year-old Lilly was found in Blaina, Wales. He will appear in court on Friday.
Stefanovic's rightward shift sparks PM warning
Karl Stefanovic's interview with far-right agitator Tommy Robinson on his podcast draws criticism from PM Anthony Albanese and SA premier, but support from Pauline Hanson and James Packer.
Woman strangled by US pilot in UK criticizes military court martial
Sarah Steele, a British academic, endured an invasive court martial after being strangled by a US fighter pilot, calling for scrutiny of how UK authorities cede cases to US military justice.
Burnham's hope for Labour: risky but vital
Andy Burnham's surge towards No 10 relies on hope, a risky but vital democratic tool. His next moves will determine if positive politics can sustain Labour's momentum.
Can Andy Burnham Lure Back Labour's Bruised Leftwingers?
After Starmer's resignation, leftwing Labour MPs look to Andy Burnham as a potential leader who could revive marginalized socialist ideas, but remain cautious.
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Dangerous, Dirty, Violent & Young review: Weather Underground son
Zayd Ayers Dohrn recounts his chaotic upbringing as the son of Weather Underground leaders, blending memoir with radical history.
South Korea to train 500,000 troops as drone warriors
South Korea plans to train 500,000 military personnel across all branches as drone operators, inspired by modern warfare trends, says defence minister Ahn Gyu-back.
Blue Mountains highway closed until mid-2025
The Great Western Highway's Victoria Pass section will remain closed until mid-2025 due to structural cracks at Mitchells Causeway, forcing major detours for Blue Mountains residents.
UK seeks new PM, Bond, and Doctor Who as national story fractures
The UK is simultaneously seeking a new prime minister, James Bond, and Doctor Who, reflecting a deeper inability to agree on national protagonists and identity.
Carlsen's four defeats in a row: blip or career downturn?
Magnus Carlsen lost four consecutive games at the World Team Rapid, his first such streak since 2002. At 35 with a family, is he considering reducing chess activities?
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Mexico's UK ambassador has 10 houses, £1m jewellery
Mexico's new UK ambassador Alejandro Gertz Manero disclosed assets including 10 houses, two Rolls-Royces, and over $1m in jewellery, contrasting with his Morena party's austerity image.
Culture War Hits MLB: Giants' Cowardice Betrays City
The Trump administration's Justice Department investigated the San Francisco Giants for honoring Pride Month, opening a new front in the culture war against white, heterosexual, Christian men. The Giants' weak response betrayed their city and history.
UK PM's office 'very concerned' US handled pilot strangulation case
Downing Street says it is 'very concerning' that British authorities did not prosecute US pilot Jacob Wulfson for strangling Sarah Steele in Cambridge; case was heard at US airbase court martial.
Andy Burnham as PM: a moment for real change
Andy Burnham is the only person who can keep Nigel Farage out of Downing Street, and his unique blend of optimism and realism offers hope against the Reform surge.
Protesters target SpaceX IPO as US workers struggle
Protesters rallied against SpaceX IPO outside JPMorgan Chase in NYC as billionaires' wealth soars while US workers face inflation, stagnant wages, and record debt.
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How Zohran Mamdani Won the World Cup in NYC
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made his mark on the World Cup with $50 tickets, $20 shuttle buses, and inclusive rhetoric, contrasting with Fifa and Trump.
Somali woman jailed for three years over online comments
Sadia Moalim Ali, 27, sentenced to three years for criticising Somali government on Facebook and TikTok, sparking condemnation from former president and rights groups.
Carlson, Greene Leave GOP Over Trump's Iran War
Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene left the Republican party due to Trump's war with Iran and focus on foreign affairs, highlighting deep divisions within the GOP that could impact midterm elections.
Digested week: Starmer resignation, World Cup, cancer
Keir Starmer resigns after Labour byelection win, World Cup grips England, EU referendum 10th anniversary, heatwave in Westminster, and personal cancer journey.
Supreme court backs Trump immigration crackdown on Haitians, Syrians
The US Supreme Court allowed Trump to end TPS for Haitians and Syrians and block asylum seekers, bolstering his anti-immigration agenda.
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Trump Reflecting Pool Failure Drains Millions
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool must be drained again due to vandalism, costing millions. Trump's obsession with image faces a costly setback as the water fails to stay 'American flag blue'.
Mpox smuggling case prompts House scrutiny of NIH
Two NIH scientists face charges for smuggling mpox vials into the US. A House committee now seeks records, and a senator calls for an independent investigation into biosafety protocols.
Outrage over extreme sentences for anti-ICE protesters
Eight activists sentenced to 50-100 years for protesting at an ICE facility; ninth gets 30 years for moving zines. First Amendment groups decry harsh punishment.
13 men charged in UK abuse case after restrictions lifted
Thirteen men, including a paramedic and football coach, have been charged alongside a husband accused of drugging and raping his wife over 20 years in Stockport.
UK Muslim leaders: hate crime at new levels amid far-right surge
Anti-Muslim hate crime in England and Wales rose by 19% in the year to March 2025, with Muslim leaders reporting a growing sense of fear and frustration over the government's response.
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US military justice under fire after pilot strangles British woman
A UK justice minister has described the case of a British woman strangled by a US fighter pilot as 'really serious' after the US military justice system handled the case.
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