Burnham gives Labour hope in Manchester speech
Andy Burnham's speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester offers Labour members a renewed sense of hope, despite echoes of Keir Starmer's policies and a lack of detailed plans.
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John Oliver on redistricting: 'Putting a thumb on the scale'
John Oliver discusses redistricting and its impact on minority voting rights, highlighting recent limits to the Voting Rights Act and efforts to dissolve majority-black districts.
Burnham's Plan: No 10 North and Power Rebalance
Andy Burnham pledges to establish 'No 10 North' and rebalance power in his first major policy speech as Labour leadership candidate.
Andy Burnham's 'No 10 North' speech: Devolution plans
Andy Burnham, in his first major speech as MP for Makerfield, proposes a 'No 10 North' to fix a 'broken' Westminster system, promising devolution and massive council housebuilding.
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Centrists Push for Schism After Socialist Primary Wins
After DSA primary victories, centrist Democrats call for a formal break with the progressive wing, with figures like James Carville and Jaime Harrison escalating rhetoric.
Biden calls Trump a 'loser' at Democrats gala
Joe Biden called Donald Trump a 'loser' at a Maryland Democrats gala, attacking his $400M East Wing project and $16M reflecting pool amid Trump's 30% approval rating.
Australia Doubles Social Media Ban Fines to $99m
Australia plans to double fines for social media platforms breaching the under-16 ban to $99m, but experts say stronger enforcement is needed to make the ban effective.
Greens consider policy-making overhaul as membership triples
Senior Greens are examining ways to revamp party structures after membership tripled to over 230,000 under Zack Polanski, with concerns that in-person voting empowers fringe activists.
Trump calls Democrats 'godless communists' in midterms speech
Donald Trump told religious conservatives that Democrats are 'godless communists' who threaten America, citing leftwing wins in New York to stoke fears ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Dave Eggers: AI is the worst dystopian outcome for humanity
US author Dave Eggers discusses his new novel 'Contrapposto', the threat of AI to creativity, and nurturing emerging artists through his nonprofit Art + Water.
Swan likens Hanson to Trump, warns Labor must resist One Nation
ALP president Wayne Swan warns against normalising authoritarian trends, comparing Pauline Hanson's attacks to Donald Trump's tactics, and urges Labor to fight One Nation.
FIFA's Hydration Breaks Spark Global Fan Outrage
FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks, widely seen as ad breaks, have drawn anger from fans, players, and coaches, altering football's traditional two-half structure.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
OpenAI Delays GPT 5.6 Launch at Government Request
OpenAI will release GPT 5.6 in a limited preview after US government request, echoing Anthropic's Mythos launch. Sam Altman confirmed the staggered release in a memo.
Readers debate: Did Starmer drag Labour too far right?
MetroTalk readers discuss Keir Starmer's legacy, whether he moved the party rightward, and what Andy Burnham's potential leadership means for Labour's future.
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Paraguay files FIFA complaint over Bellingham no-red-card
Paraguay has lodged a complaint with FIFA after Jude Bellingham avoided a red card for covering his mouth during England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, accusing officials of double standards.
Peak District stone circle victim named as Isaac Clare-Watts
Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, was found dead at Nine Ladies stone circle in Derbyshire on Monday. A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Second federal probe into fatal Tesla crash in Texas
The NTSB and NHTSA are investigating a Tesla crash in Katy, Texas, that killed 76-year-old Martha Avila. The driver reportedly had autopilot engaged. The family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla.
Andy Burnham's unchallenged leadership: who's in his ear?
As Andy Burnham faces no challenger for his leadership, Labour MPs vie for cabinet positions. Who will influence him most?
Steggall and Spender launch new party Community Strong Australia
Teal independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have founded Community Strong Australia, a centrist party focused on housing, climate, and cost of living, with free votes in parliament.
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Democratic Party Hit by Leftist Tidal Wave Across US
A leftist wave has swept Democratic primaries from Pennsylvania to New York, with socialists defeating incumbents, signaling a profound shift in the party's base.
Bellingham avoids red card for mouth-covering rule
Jude Bellingham avoided a red card for covering his mouth during England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, as FIFA's new rule only punishes confrontational mouth-covering, not amicable chats.
Margo Catsimatidis is Trump's 'great daughter' mystery woman
The woman Donald Trump called a 'great daughter' in a Father's Day post has been identified as Margo Catsimatidis, wife of billionaire John Catsimatidis.
Burnham Reassures Jones on Economic Plans, No Leadership Bid
Darren Jones says he received reassurances from Andy Burnham on economic plans, will not challenge for Labour leadership. Burnham picks James Purnell as chief of staff.
Miles Franklin 2026 Shortlist: Six Novels on Dementia, War, Migration
Six novels shortlisted for Australia's $60,000 Miles Franklin literary award tackle dementia, war, migration, and loneliness, with four first-time nominees including two debut novelists.
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Liberals uneasy with Taylor's One Nation strategy
Liberal MPs are 'exceptionally uncomfortable' with Angus Taylor's apparent strategy to compete with One Nation, following his refusal to endorse multiculturalism, which colleagues see as a missed opportunity.
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