Tony Abbott's Return as Liberal President Sparks Debate
Former PM Tony Abbott returns as Liberal president, raising questions about the party's direction and conservative politics in Australia.
Former PM Tony Abbott returns as Liberal president, raising questions about the party's direction and conservative politics in Australia.
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Nigel Farage shared an AI-generated image of migrants holding pro-Andy Burnham placards, sparking a war of words over immigration policy in the Makerfield by-election.
Graham Platner, Maine's presumptive Democratic Senate nominee, exchanged sexually explicit texts with other women during his marriage, his wife Amy Gertner confirmed.
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A truck overturned in eastern Afghanistan, killing 18 people including 10 children. The vehicle was carrying Afghan families returning from Pakistan, officials said.
Colombia prepares for a presidential vote amid rising political violence, with candidates offering starkly different approaches to the decades-long armed conflict.
Democrats are bullish after a bruising Republican primary in Texas, with key targets in North Carolina, Ohio, Maine, and Alaska offering a path to flip the Senate.
A Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania, prompting Nato to vow to defend every inch of its territory. Could this expand the war beyond Ukraine?
Chicago's mayor welcomed Pope Leo for a historic visit, highlighting interfaith dialogue and community engagement. The event drew large crowds and global attention.
Analysis reveals over 21,000 people were sent to nations deemed too dangerous by the State Department, including Iran, Venezuela, and Haiti, many without criminal convictions.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK and Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain trade insults in the Makerfield byelection campaign, with Elon Musk backing Restore.
Hackney's new Green Mayor Zoe Garbett signals a break from Labour's performance target culture, urging public accountability and promising a worker-led administration.
Southwark Council's new Green-Lib Dem administration elects James McAsh as leader after no overall control result, ending 16 years of Labour rule.
Shanice Brookes, 30, was shot dead outside a Sheffield bar. She had planned to take her 10-year-old son to Arsenal's victory parade. Two men have been charged.
India's government orders Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its 27-acre site by June 5 for strategic purposes. The exclusive club, a symbol of colonial-era privilege, faces eviction amid legal battles.
Coverage of Senate estimates, capital gains tax debate, housing crisis, and flood warnings across Australia. Follow live updates.
Andy Burnham has rolled back from past calls to scrap the no recourse to public funds policy, aligning with Labour's immigration changes ahead of the Makerfield byelection.
No Kings movement announces a nationwide concert on June 14, featuring Bette Midler and Patti Smith, to counterprogram Trump's 80th birthday and White House UFC bout.
Havering's Reform UK council leader Keith Prince dismisses Nigel Farage's call for a vote on leaving Greater London, citing financial risks for residents.
Two Labor MPs suspended from NSW Parliament after altercation, deepening internal party divisions and triggering calls for leadership accountability.
Jamie Raskin argues that ranked-choice voting can reduce polarization and increase voter choice, offering a path to a healthier democracy.
Trump claims Iran is delaying peace talks to wait for US midterm elections, while also threatening Oman and lauding a primary win. Key US politics updates from Wednesday.
Jim Chalmers calls his fifth budget the best for young people, but Guardian Essential poll shows voters doubt its housing and tax reforms will create a fairer system.
Interlochen Center for the Arts will demolish a lodge linked to Jeffrey Epstein, who attended the camp as a teen and donated over $400,000. Two accusers say they met him there in the 1990s.