Australia Budget Warns of Recession Risk from Iran War
Treasury modelling shows oil prices could hit $200/barrel, pushing inflation to 7.25% and Australia to the brink of recession due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Australia 2026 Budget: Tax Cuts and Higher Travel Costs
The 2026 Australian federal budget introduces tax cuts for workers, higher passenger movement charges, and reforms targeting trusts and negative gearing. First home buyers benefit, while rich families and overseas travelers face higher costs.
FDA Suppresses Vaccine Safety Studies, Undermining Trust
FDA scientists were directed to withdraw two Covid-19 vaccine safety studies accepted by journals, while a memo linking child deaths to vaccines was released. This selective transparency threatens public health surveillance as the World Cup approaches.
Guardian Retracts Hantavirus Article Over Misinterpreted Remarks
The Guardian removed an article about a French woman with hantavirus after realizing a misunderstanding of Spanish health secretary's remarks.
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UK-EU Youth Mobility Talks Stalled Over Visa Cap
Negotiations between the UK and EU on a youth mobility scheme are deadlocked, with the UK proposing a cap below 50,000 but the EU rejecting limits and seeking unlimited visas with an emergency brake.
Sicily Probes Illegal Horse Race with Kalashnikovs
Video shows illegal horse race in Sicily with spectators firing pistols and brandishing Kalashnikovs, prompting police investigation and horse seizures.
110+ Nobel Laureates Demand Release of Narges Mohammadi
More than 110 Nobel laureates call for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, the imprisoned Iranian activist, as her health deteriorates critically in hospital.
European Ministers to Discuss Asylum Seeker Hubs
European ministers will discuss plans to send rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs at a Council of Europe meeting in Moldova, despite human rights concerns.
Farage Under Fire Over Undeclared Helicopter Use from Donor
Nigel Farage is questioned about failing to declare use of a donor's helicopter for rallies. Reform UK says flights were paid at commercial rates, but critics demand transparency.
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Age Verification Laws Threaten Online Anonymity
Age verification laws aimed at protecting children online require users to hand over sensitive data, eroding anonymity and privacy. Experts warn of data breaches, government overreach, and chilling effects on free expression.
US Workers Back Union-Led AI Policies in New Poll
A new AFL-CIO poll reveals over 90% of US workers support union-backed AI policies, including human oversight and transparency, viewing unions as the most trusted protectors against AI harms.
Iran Hostage Crisis: Why 10 Black Americans Were Freed Early
In 1979, Iran released 10 Black American hostages early. Sgt James Hughes, one of them, reflects on captivity, race, and US-Iran tensions then and now.
Starmer Vows to Stay as PM Amid Leadership Crisis
Keir Starmer tells cabinet he will not resign unless a formal challenge is triggered, as two ministers quit and over 80 MPs call for his departure.
Israel OKs Special Tribunal with Death Penalty for Oct 7 Attackers
Israeli lawmakers approved a special tribunal with death penalty powers for Palestinians convicted in the Oct 7 Hamas attack, sparking rights concerns.
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Barrister Wins Appeal Over Contempt Charge in Palestine Action Trial
Rajiv Menon KC, a human rights barrister, successfully appealed a contempt of court referral for his closing speech in the trial of Palestine Action activists, an unprecedented case.
UK Borrowing Costs Soar to 28-Year High on Labour Leadership Fears
UK 30-year bond yields surged to 5.794%, the highest since 1998, as investors worry about potential changes to Labour's fiscal policy under new leadership. Yields later eased after Starmer ruled out resigning.
Andy Burnham Can Save Labour and Defeat Reform
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is 'electoral gold dust' who can reunite Labour's fractured base and defeat Reform, argues Compass director Neal Lawson.
2026 Federal Budget: Chalmers' Ambitious Plan Unveiled
Treasurer Jim Chalmers presents the 2026 federal budget, calling it the most important and ambitious in decades, with major NDIS cuts and housing initiatives.
Tony Worthington, Labour MP and Asbestos Campaigner, Dies at 84
Tony Worthington, Labour MP for Clydebank and Milngavie and Northern Ireland minister during the Good Friday agreement, has died aged 84. He was a leading campaigner for asbestos victims and international development.
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Dems Demand Transparency on ICE Deportation Flights
40 House Democrats express grave concerns over secretive ICE deportation flights, citing mistreatment and inhumane conditions, following a Guardian investigation.
How SCOTUS Dismantled American Democracy Since 2010
Since Citizens United in 2010, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court has systematically weakened voting rights and campaign finance laws, culminating in the gutting of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in 2026.
Trump's Test Strip Cut Will Kill People, Experts Warn
The Trump administration's decision to cut federal funding for fentanyl test strips is condemned by experts as a fatal blow to harm reduction, potentially increasing overdose deaths.
Trump EPA Plan Limits Authority to Protect Public Health from EtO
A Trump administration plan to rescind 2024 EPA regulations on ethylene oxide, now found to be 60 times more carcinogenic, limits the agency's ability to protect public health and could increase toxic emissions.
Trump in China with Tech CEOs, Eyes AI Policy
Trump visits China with Tim Cook, Elon Musk and other tech CEOs. Meanwhile, his administration adopts China-style AI oversight, and AI-powered hacking threats escalate rapidly.
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Labour Leadership Chaos: Runners and Riders to Replace Starmer
A satirical look at the Labour leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer in 2026, featuring candidates like Andy Burnham, Ed Miliband, Angela Rayner, and Wes Streeting amid party chaos.
Three Ministers Resign, Call for Starmer to Quit
Jess Phillips, Miatta Fahnbulleh, and Alex Davies-Jones resign from Keir Starmer's government, citing stalled progress and election losses, as pressure mounts for the PM to leave.
RTÉ Airs Father Ted Eurovision Episode in Israel Protest
Ireland's RTÉ will broadcast the 1996 Father Ted Eurovision satire instead of the final, boycotting Israel's inclusion. Creator Graham Linehan condemns the move as antisemitic.
Activists Face Terror Sentencing After Conviction
Four Palestine Action activists convicted of criminal damage at an Elbit factory could be sentenced as terrorists, a ruling kept from the jury.
After 40 Years Hunting His Daughter's Killer, a Phone Call Changed Everything
Tim Miller, founder of EquuSearch, spent decades seeking justice for his daughter Laura. A tip from a stranger led to a possible serial killer and arrest in the Texas 'killing fields.'
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Epstein Survivors to Testify at Shadow Hearing in Palm Beach
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein will return to Palm Beach for a shadow congressional hearing, seeking accountability for the sex trafficking ring and the controversial 2008 plea deal.
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