Mandelson's Fall: Impact on McSweeney's Labour?
Lord Peter Mandelson resigns from Labour amid Epstein fallout, sparking debate on political ramifications and peerage implications in UK politics.
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Mandelson Quits Labour Over Epstein Payments
Labour grandee Peter Mandelson resigns party membership after Epstein files reveal payments to him and his husband, deepening political scandal.
Mandelson Pushed JP Morgan to Lobby Against UK Banker Tax
Lord Peter Mandelson advised Jeffrey Epstein that JP Morgan should 'mildly threaten' the UK Treasury over a 50% supertax on banker bonuses, according to newly released Epstein files.
Mandelson Quits Labour Over Epstein Files
Former minister Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour to avoid 'further embarrassment' following Epstein files release, while British artists triumph at Grammys.
Victorian Opposition Leader Pulls Out of Barnaby Joyce Event
Jess Wilson withdraws from Across Victoria Alliance conference after Premier Jacinta Allan criticises her appearance alongside One Nation's Barnaby Joyce.
Unpacking Gullibility and Xenophobia in National Character
An analysis exploring whether societal traits like gullibility and xenophobia are sudden developments or deeply ingrained historical patterns in national identity.
Littleproud Survives Challenge, Coalition Talks Loom
Nationals leader David Littleproud survives leadership challenge by Colin Boyce, schedules crucial talks with Liberal counterpart Sussan Ley to reunite Coalition.
Mandelson Quits Labour Over Epstein Scandal
Lord Peter Mandelson resigns from the Labour Party amid Epstein revelations, ending a career marked by controversy and political influence.
Palmer Denies Bannon's Election Ad Strategy Claims
Australian billionaire Clive Palmer's spokesperson has denied Steve Bannon's claim that he orchestrated Palmer's $60m advertising strategy during the 2019 federal election.
Mining Magnates Lead Record Australian Political Donations
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting donated $900,000 to right-wing group Advance, while Clive Palmer's $53.1m made him Australia's largest single political donor in 2024-25.
Lord Mandelson Resigns from Labour Over Epstein Links
Lord Mandelson has resigned from the Labour Party to avoid further embarrassment after files showed he received $75,000 from Jeffrey Epstein, with pressure mounting on him and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Ex-LSEG Exec Anderson Backs Labour's City Unlocking
Callum Anderson, who left the London Stock Exchange Group for politics, now advocates for Labour's policies aimed at revitalising London's financial sector and boosting economic growth.
Trump Confirms US-Cuba Talks Amid Oil Threats
Donald Trump has announced that the US is in negotiations with Cuba's leadership, days after threatening to impose an oil blockade on the island nation.
Two Acquaintances Found Dead 150 Miles Apart
A woman in her 70s discovered in Torquay and a man in his 40s found near Southampton. Police are investigating the unexplained deaths of two people who knew each other.
Turning Point Australia Eyes Political Influence
Conservative Christian organisation Turning Point expands into Australia, aiming to sway elections and enter schools. Plus, real estate data exposed and Alcaraz's grand slam victory.
Police Investigate Linked Deaths in Torquay and Hythe
Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating the unexplained death of a woman in Torquay, linked to a man's death in Hythe, with both believed to have known each other.
London Nursery Legal Action Over Paedophile Offences
Forty-six families are taking legal action against Bright Horizons nursery in London after Vincent Chan admitted 86 offences of child abuse while employed there.
Lord Wallace of Tankerness: Liberal Politician Dies at 71
Jim Wallace, Lord Wallace of Tankerness, has died aged 71. The influential Liberal Democrat served as Scotland's deputy first minister and was a key figure in UK politics for decades.
Democrats Avert US Government Shutdown with DHS Deal
US Democrats have successfully negotiated funding for the Department of Homeland Security, preventing a government shutdown. The deal highlights bipartisan efforts amid political tensions.
Church Bishops Criticise UK Over West Bank
Three Church of England bishops accuse the British government of enabling Israel's de facto annexation of the West Bank through inaction on ICJ rulings and settler violence.
Police Link Deaths in Torquay and Hampshire
Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating the deaths of a woman in Torquay and a man in Hampshire, who are believed to have known each other.
Mandelson Urged to Testify on Epstein Links as Documents Reveal Payments
A UK government minister calls for Lord Mandelson to testify before US Congress about his Jeffrey Epstein links, as newly released documents appear to show financial transactions.
Gorton and Denton Byelection: Voter Anger and Labour's Struggle
A deep dive into the Gorton and Denton byelection reveals widespread voter resentment towards Labour, with concerns over immigration, cost of living, and leadership defining the political landscape ahead of the crucial vote.
Family of missing Blackburn girl plead for UK help in Morocco
The family of Inaayah Makda, a seven-year-old from Blackburn, describe unbearable pain as severe weather hampers search efforts in Casablanca, urging UK authorities for more support.
Democrat Flips Red Texas District in Stunning Victory
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins Texas state senate special election, flipping a Republican stronghold that Trump won by 17 points in 2024, adding to Democratic overperformance.
FBI Georgia Ballot Seizure Signals Election Scrutiny
The FBI's unprecedented seizure of 2020 ballots in Georgia marks a significant escalation in federal election oversight, with implications for future electoral processes nationwide.
Renee Good Killing Reveals Fragile White Womanhood Pact
The fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis has sparked outrage, revealing how the state's protection of white women is conditional on upholding white supremacy, with roots in 1915's Birth of a Nation.
Turning Point Australia's Bid to Shape Elections and Education
Turning Point Australia, inspired by US and UK conservative movements, aims to expand into schools and universities while influencing election outcomes through right-wing Christian values.
Parliament Returns Amid Coalition Chaos and Policy Splits
As parliament reconvenes, the spotlight intensifies on a coalition in disarray, with internal divisions and potential leadership spills threatening policy stability and governance.
Sharon Osbourne May Run Against Terror Convict in Birmingham
Sharon Osbourne declares she's considering standing for election in Birmingham after learning convicted terror plotter Shahid Butt is running for local council in Sparkhill.
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