Prime Minister Keir Starmer has addressed the House of Commons regarding his knowledge of Peter Mandelson's vetting for UK ambassador to the US. The political fallout continues as questions about his leadership intensify.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down as Labor Secretary following allegations of affair with subordinate, office drinking, and misuse of government resources.
Hungary's outgoing PM Viktor Orbán removes his veto on EU's €90bn loan to Ukraine, citing restored oil deliveries. EU countries prepare to unlock funds as new Hungarian leader promises smoother Brussels relations.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down amid misconduct allegations, while FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over drinking claims. Democrats call for Patel's resignation as cabinet turnover continues.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survives tense leadership vote six months before election, blaming media for creating political 'soap opera' while polls show declining support.
Keir Starmer addressed the House of Commons on the Peter Mandelson vetting failure, highlighting concerns over Foreign Office decisions and potential political fallout ahead of local elections.
A Senate inquiry into taxing gas exports hears from Punters Politics, with Konrad Benjamin highlighting public outrage and experts calling for a 100% windfall profits tax.
Former Foreign Office head Olly Robbins will testify before MPs, addressing key questions about Peter Mandelson's vetting process and its implications for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's defense.
British politicians condemn Palantir CEO Alex Karp's manifesto advocating AI state surveillance and US military draft, raising concerns over £500m UK government contracts including NHS data platform.
Zayne Jason William McMillan, 23, has been sentenced to 12 months in jail for offensive behavior and intimidation after mimicking the Bondi beach terror attack and targeting Jewish people.
A new podcast explores Donald Trump's erratic social media posts and his strategy on Iran peace talks, while examining Democratic responses and policy discussions.
Stephen Heydt, a 73-year-old clinical psychologist, was arrested in Brisbane for wearing a T-shirt with a pro-Palestinian slogan, becoming one of the first charged under Queensland's new laws targeting antisemitic hate speech.
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry bluntly supports a new gas tax in a parliamentary inquiry, urging action over debate and advocating for a 100% tax on windfall profits.
A NSW Treasury employee faces charges over a major document breach, petrol stations fined for price violations, and a heated parliamentary inquiry debates a 25% gas export tax.
The Albanese government faces internal pressure to increase taxes on gas companies, with Labor's environment network advocating for a substantial windfall profits levy amid warnings of public backlash.
Ed Miliband reveals he and David Lammy discussed concerns that Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US was risky, leading to his sacking after nine months over Epstein links.
Donald Trump's focus on divisive social issues like trans athletes is backfiring as voters face rising prices and economic stagnation, causing his approval ratings to plummet.
The Scott Trust announces the 2026-2030 Legacies of Enslavement programme, focusing on reparatory actions in Jamaica, US Sea Islands, and Manchester to address historical links to transatlantic enslavement.
Former Wall Street banker Kevin Warsh's nomination to chair the Federal Reserve faces a contentious Senate hearing, with Trump's support proving both an asset and a liability as he pushes for interest rate cuts.
Viktor Orbán's electoral loss in Hungary provides crucial insights for Americans resisting autocratic tendencies. Opposition unity, centrist campaigning, and economic focus proved decisive against long-standing rule.
The Liberal and National parties will preference One Nation's David Farley ahead of independent Michelle Milthorpe in the Farrer byelection, potentially reshaping the outcome of the crucial 9 May contest in southern New South Wales.
George Ariyoshi, who made history as the first Asian American governor in the United States, has passed away peacefully at age 100. The Democratic leader served Hawaii from 1973 to 1986 during a transformative period for the state.
Residents in Terlingua, Texas, rally weekly against fast-tracked border wall construction through Big Bend National Park, fearing ecological and economic devastation amid bipartisan opposition.
A new perspective argues that inequality stems from systemic preferences for straight white American men, not deficits in marginalized groups. The 'Swamp audit' tool aims to expose and address this overrepresentation in leadership roles across society.
Shabana Mahmood faced protests during a London interview, accusing 'white liberal' hecklers of trying to delegitimize immigration concerns and defending her hardline asylum plans.
Olly Robbins's testimony reveals No 10's pressure to fast-track Peter Mandelson's US ambassador appointment, highlighting Keir Starmer's leadership failures and judgment lapses in a political omnishambles.
Perry Allen-Thomas and Amir Salem found guilty of murdering Michelle Sadio and injuring two others in a drive-by shooting outside a London church wake in 2024.
A 17-year-old boy from Brent has admitted to arson not endangering life after an attack on Kenton United Synagogue in north-west London, causing minor smoke damage but no injuries.
President Trump proposes a $445 billion military spending increase, targeting cuts to healthcare, housing, and education, drawing criticism for hollow promises to improve American lives.
Conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson publicly apologizes for supporting Donald Trump, describing himself as 'tormented' and 'implicated' in the former president's actions during a revealing conversation with his brother.