Burnham urged to focus on justice reform
Andy Burnham's empathy-driven concessions on early prisoner release risk undermining systemic justice reform, argues The Guardian editorial.
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10 climate crisis policies for UK government to adopt now
Andy Burnham's government must implement 10 urgent climate policies, including rejecting North Sea drilling, boosting windfall taxes, and mandating grey water reuse, to tackle the escalating crisis.
Victoria Abolishes Group Voting Tickets, Microparty MPs Face Uphill Battle
Victoria's upper house voted 33-4 to abolish group voting tickets, requiring voters to number five parties above the line, impacting microparty MPs like Georgie Purcell.
US Tax Dollars Fund Rightwing European Thinktanks
Millions of US tax dollars are flowing to rightwing European thinktanks, contradicting Trump's America First agenda, as critics warn of foreign meddling.
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Burnham to chair emergency COBRA meeting over heatwave
Andy Burnham will chair a COBRA meeting on Wednesday as extreme heat triggers wildfires and drought, with temperatures up to 38C forecast and 966 wildfires reported this year.
Burnham's Everyday Fixes: Will They Win Over the Public?
Andy Burnham's small-scale policy tweaks aim to show voters he's on their side, but polls show 70% remain dissatisfied with the government.
UK wildfires: firefighters need government leadership, not just praise
As wildfires rage across the UK, the Guardian argues ministers must lead the response, not leave it to firefighters. With record heat and drought, calls for more resources and better planning grow.
Victoria to Ban Suppression Orders for Rapists
Victoria will ban suppression orders for rapists, allowing victims to name offenders publicly, in a move to increase transparency and support survivors.
AI Labs Urge Global Rules to Avert Catastrophic Risks
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and others signed a letter calling for international AI regulation to prevent existential threats, citing urgent need for safety standards.
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Trump's vaccine order: feelings over facts, dangerous path
Trump's executive order splitting MMR and other vaccines lacks evidence, endangers children, and could lead to hospitalizations and deaths, warns a UCLA intensive care physician.
Labor's Centre Gamble: Lessons from Turnbull's Doomed PM
Labor's centrist pivot risks Turnbull-style failure, as history shows the centre cannot hold without a clear narrative and internal party unity.
PC Harper killers not released early, Rayner says
Angela Rayner confirms PC Andrew Harper's killers won't be released early, with plans to be unveiled in Parliament in September.
Readers Debate IPP Sentences and Prison Overcrowding
Readers propose releasing IPP prisoners to ease overcrowding, while others discuss prisoner labor, Navy border control, seagull intelligence, and a Kent cycling trail.
Burnham's Crackdown: What More Can PM Do?
After Burnham's crackdown on rip-offs, experts urge PM to cap energy prices, reform loyalty penalties, and boost competition to save households £500 annually.
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Finance Sector Braces for Geopolitics Supercycle
Finance industry must adapt to a 'geopolitics supercycle' marked by shifting power dynamics, supply chain disruptions, and new regulatory pressures, according to experts. Firms that fail to integrate geopolitical risk into strategy face long-term instabil
UK austerity cost: 1m youth Neet, preventive state needed
Britain's failure to invest in youth has left 1 million Neet, costing £125bn yearly. Alan Milburn's review urges a preventive state to reverse the damage.
Rethinking Sin: From Shame to a Call for Action
Jackie Bailey redefines sin as 'missing the mark' rather than inherent unworthiness, turning shame into a cue for positive action.
Cambridge academics demand independent Arday probe
Cambridge academics reject university's review, demanding an independent investigation into the appointment and tenure of Jason Arday, who resigned amid scrutiny.
Pocock Slams Gambling Ad Plan as 'Tragedy'
Independent senator David Pocock calls it a 'tragedy' that PM Albanese blocks tougher gambling ad limits, despite public support and bipartisan backing.
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Labor Split on Migration: Burke Pulls Out of Speech
Home affairs minister Tony Burke withdrew from a scheduled press club speech amid Labor's internal conflict over immigration, with business groups and MPs urging against sweeping changes.
Tory housing plan 'would target NHS staff'
Labour says Tory plan to remove foreign nationals from social housing would hit refugees and NHS staff, affecting nearly 230,000 households.
Early Release Signals Broken Prison System
Readers respond to Andy Burnham's review, arguing early release exposes a broken prison system and questioning the true purpose of imprisonment.
El-Sayed's progressive nationalism offers Democrats a roadmap
Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan primary win offers Democrats a template: reclaim nationalism with progressivism and turn GOP money advantages against them.
EU official criticises Spain's migrant regularisation plan
EU migration commissioner Magnus Brunner says Spain's plan to regularise undocumented migrants is 'not a good signal' for Europe, amid fallout from the Ceuta crisis.
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Iran's President Denies Resignation Threats Amid US Talks Rift
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian denies threatening to resign amid hardline opposition to US talks over the Strait of Hormuz, as a deal to reopen the vital oil route nears.
Trump: UK 'bankrupt' for choosing windmills over oil
Donald Trump slammed the UK as 'bankrupt' for choosing windmills over North Sea oil, but praised new PM Andy Burnham's stance on drilling.
EU Must Strengthen Borders After Ceuta Crisis, von der Leyen Says
After 69,500 migrants returned to Morocco from Ceuta, EU chief von der Leyen urges stronger borders, citing physical barriers and enhanced monitoring.
Farage Immigration Plan Amid Reform UK Turmoil
Reform UK's latest immigration plans, announced by Nigel Farage, are overshadowed by internal party strife, including a standards probe into deputy Richard Tice and a spat with Rupert Lowe.
Settler Violence Traps Palestinian Village in West Bank
A surge in settler violence has trapped the Palestinian village of Turmus Ayya in the West Bank, with residents facing daily attacks and restricted movement, according to local officials.
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Honduran farmers face state terror under new government
After a massacre of 20 smallholders in Bajo Aguán, Honduras's new Trump-backed government criminalizes land defenders with terrorism laws, escalating violence.
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