AI controversy story wins Commonwealth short story prize
Jamir Nazir's 'The Serpent in the Grove', accused of AI use, wins overall Commonwealth prize. Judges praised it as 'original, poetic and deeply moving' after review.
Category : Political Parties
Unite boss faces leadership challenge over Reform UK stance
Simon Dubbins announces challenge to Sharon Graham for Unite general secretary, citing failure to counter Reform UK's rise and concerns over her anti-Miliband, pro-drilling stance.
Democratic Socialists Need to Win Rural Voters Too
Bhaskar Sunkara argues that after DSA wins in NYC, progressives must contest rural America to succeed nationally, citing polling and Dan Osborn's campaign.
Dutch defeat ends economist's World Cup prediction streak
Economist Joachim Klement's 12-year streak of correctly predicting World Cup winners ends after Netherlands' exit; model failed for first time since 2014.
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Guardian view: Colombia election shows Trumpism transnational
Colombia's election saw far-right candidate win amid fraud allegations. The Guardian warns of transnational Trumpism via US money, data, and disinformation.
Readers debate who's to blame for UK's state: Tories, Brexit, or Starmer
Readers clash over responsibility for UK's decline, with many blaming 14 years of Tory rule and Brexit, while others defend the government and question Labour's record.
Emmerdale: Serena Sugden digs into Nate's murder
Serena Sugden's arrival in Emmerdale raises suspicion as she starts asking questions about Nate Robinson's murder, alarming Moira and Mackenzie.
Victorian premier resists royal commission calls over Big Build
Jacinta Allan blames inflation for cost blowouts on Victoria's $100bn Big Build, but integrity expert calls it 'nonsense' as allegations of gangland payments emerge.
BBC's hiring of Ashley Cain shows warped view of young men
The BBC axed Ashley Cain's show after misogynistic posts emerged, but questions remain about why his toxic masculinity was overlooked in a bid to attract young men.
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Mamdani: Socialist allies carry 'national message' to US
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says socialist allies' primary wins send a national message for struggling Americans. Plus, TPS ruling, Venezuela quake, and more.
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.
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.
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