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Category : Parliament Debates
UK Needs Nordic-Style Emergency Preparedness, Lords Says
A cross-party Lords committee urges the UK to adopt Nordic-style resilience plans, warning of hybrid warfare from Russia, China, and Iran as commonplace threats.
Senate Dems Press FCC Chair to Drop ABC License Demand
Senate Democrats sent a letter to FCC chair Brendan Carr, urging him to rescind an order requiring ABC to early renew TV licenses, calling it an abuse of power and First Amendment violation.
US Confirms Self-Defence Strikes on Iranian Sites
The US military confirmed it struck Iranian sites in self-defence after explosions near the Strait of Hormuz. Officials insist it does not mean fighting has resumed.
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Mexico City Sinking Tracked by Space Radar
A powerful radar system, Nisar, is providing new data on Mexico City's subsidence, showing some areas sinking over 2cm monthly, raising concerns about infrastructure and water crisis.
Iran War Boosts Big Oil, Threatens Climate Goals
Experts warn that windfall profits from the Iran conflict could lock in fossil fuel expansion and slow the clean energy transition, as oil companies report massive earnings increases.
How Nature Thrives in Bomb Craters from WWII to Ukraine
In London's Walthamstow Marshes, a V2 rocket crater became a thriving pond. Scientists in Ukraine see similar ecological recovery in bomb craters from Russia's invasion.
New Orleans Faces 'Point of No Return' as Seas Rise
A new study warns that New Orleans could be surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico by century's end due to sea-level rise and wetland erosion, urging immediate relocation planning.
Nine New Laws Passed Before UK Prorogation
As Parliament prorogues, nine bills receive royal assent, including landmark laws on AI child abuse images, decriminalised abortion, and a tobacco ban for future generations.
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Starmer Survives Bonus PMQs as Badenoch Fails to Land Blow
Keir Starmer faced an extra PMQs session due to prorogation delay, but Kemi Badenoch's attacks fell flat, leaving the PM unscathed and energized.
Jerome Powell to Stay on Fed Board After Rate Hold
Jerome Powell will remain on the Fed's board after his term as chair ends in May, defying Trump's calls for rate cuts. The Fed held rates steady for the third time this year.
Antisemitism Commission Interim Report Unveiled
The interim report of Australia's Royal Commission into antisemitism recommends 12 reforms, including a national definition and a crackdown on online hate.
UK Population Growth Slower Than Expected
Deaths will outnumber births from 2026, and population growth is revised down due to lower net migration and fertility rates, according to ONS projections.
Business Leaders Must Join Government to Fix Whitehall
Ameer Kotecha, CEO of the Centre for Government Reform, calls on private sector leaders to join government and reverse the public sector's 5% productivity decline since 2019.
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Starmer Urges Labour Unity Ahead of Critical Day
Keir Starmer faces a standards probe over Mandelson's appointment and testimony from ex-chief of staff McSweeney, as Labour whips MPs to vote against a Tory referral motion.
Starmer Under Fire Over Mandelson Appointment
Keir Starmer admits 'mistake' in appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, facing scrutiny over political pressure and vetting process.
Assisted Dying Bill Faces Lords Hurdle
The assisted dying bill, which would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives, has been blocked in the House of Lords after peers argued it lacked a democratic mandate.
Corrections and Clarifications: April 23, 2026
The Guardian issues corrections for an article about London housing policy and a misattributed quote in a climate report from April 23, 2026.
Europe's Crises: Experts Warn but See a Path Forward
European thinkers assess threats from Russia, US, and China, but see a path forward through stronger integration, activism, and investment in defence and innovation.
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Cat Little's Audit Trail Challenges Olly Robbins' Testimony
Cabinet Office's Cat Little provides evidence with an audit trail, contradicting Olly Robbins' recollections in the Peter Mandelson vetting affair, creating potential political fallout.
NZ Debates English as Official Language Bill
A new bill proposes making English an official language in New Zealand, sparking debate over cultural identity and legal implications in Parliament.
Australian Parliament Debates Budget and Foreign Policy
Federal Parliament in Australia sees intense debates on budget estimates and foreign policy reactions, with Labor and Coalition leaders addressing domestic and international issues.
Parliamentary Immigration Rhetoric Shifts Rightward Over Century
A groundbreaking Guardian analysis of 100 years of parliamentary speeches reveals UK political debate on immigration has reached its most hostile level ever recorded, with the sharpest shift occurring in just the past five years.
Parliament Act 1911: Could It Break Assisted Dying Deadlock?
Supporters of assisted dying legislation are exploring the rarely used Parliament Act 1911 to override House of Lords opposition. This historical mechanism, last used in 2004, could provide a controversial route for the bill.
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Australia's New Hate Speech Laws Set to Pass
Australia's parliament is poised to pass its strongest-ever hate speech laws and new extremist group designation powers, following late-night negotiations after the Bondi terror attack.
Emotional tributes in parliament for Bondi terror attack victims
Federal parliament suspended business for a condolence motion honouring the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack. MPs spoke of community fear, empty seats at tables, and a resolve to combat antisemitism.
Hillsborough Law amendment withdrawn after backlash
The government has pulled a controversial amendment to the Hillsborough Law following criticism it could let spies hide failures. Ministers will now work with families on new proposals.
Ley brands hate speech bill 'unsalvageable' ahead of vote
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley vows to block government's hate speech reforms, calling them flawed. PM Albanese accuses Coalition of 'playing politics' after weeks demanding action.
PM recalls parliament for Bondi motion and hate speech laws
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recalled parliament early to hold a condolence motion for the Bondi attack victims and push for urgent hate speech and gun reform legislation.
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Labour rebel MP 'does not care' about losing party whip
Labour MP Karl Turner breaks ranks to oppose government's jury trial reforms, challenging Keir Starmer to remove the whip. Read the full story on the controversial justice overhaul.
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