Labor MP attacks One Nation, Greens in fiery interview
Assistant Defence Minister Peter Khalil launched a scathing attack on One Nation and the Greens, accusing them of offering slogans not solutions as Pauline Hanson’s party leads polls.
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Mining, media and politics combine to shape Australian debate
Gina Rinehart bankrolls a stake in Southern Cross Media, linking mining, media, and politics. This new axis, including Lachlan Murdoch and Tony Abbott, influences coverage of One Nation's rise, echoing 1940s power plays.
Parton Pushes Liberals to Back APS Amid Internal Divide
Canberra Liberal Mark Parton calls for party unity in backing the Australian Public Service, despite internal disagreements over its size and role.
Starmer aides 'war gaming' over Burnham leadership challenge
Keir Starmer's team is preparing for a potential leadership contest with Andy Burnham, who may return to Westminster via a byelection. Allies warn his future may be out of his hands.
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Michael Meadowcroft obituary: Liberal MP and pioneer
Michael Meadowcroft, a Yorkshire Liberal politician and activist known for community politics and jazz in Leeds, has died aged 84. He served as MP for Leeds West and was a prolific writer.
Hanson Defends $400bn Defence Plan Amid Conscription Warning
Pauline Hanson defends a $400 billion defence spending plan, after an expert warned it could require conscription not seen since the Vietnam War.
ASIO Powers: Labor Reverses on Permanent Questioning Powers
The Albanese government has dropped plans to make ASIO's compulsory questioning powers permanent, but will expand offences covered to include promotion of communal violence and attacks on defence systems.
One Nation's 'Sloppy' Reports Show $1M Missing Assets
Exclusive: Guardian Australia reveals One Nation's financial reports show over $1 million in missing or worthless assets, with experts questioning the party's fitness to govern.
Trump's IRS Immunity: Unchecked Self-Dealing
Donald Trump secured immunity from IRS audits for himself and his family, a move critics say violates post-Watergate laws and sets a dangerous precedent for presidential self-dealing.
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Fired Navy Admiral Advances in SC Democratic Primary
Nancy Lacore, a three-star rear-admiral fired by Pete Hegseth, advances to a Democratic run-off in South Carolina's 1st congressional district. She faces Mac Deford for the nomination to replace Nancy Mace.
Maine Democrats Back Controversial Candidate Platner
Graham Platner, a marine veteran and oyster farmer, wins Maine Democratic Senate primary despite scandals, sparking debate over purity tests and electability.
Kyle's Trillion-Dollar Firm Quest Raises Concerns
Business secretary Peter Kyle's activist industrial policy and risk-taking with public funds via the British Business Bank and National Wealth Fund spark debate over state intervention.
Democrats Rally Around Platner in Maine; Trump Tightens Grip
Progressives back Graham Platner after Maine primary win, while Trump helps defeat a Republican who sought Epstein files release. Results from four states offer mixed signals ahead of midterms.
Starmer Faces Belfast Riots, Asylum Loophole Pressure
Keir Starmer faces PMQs amid Belfast race riots triggered by a knife attack. Pressure mounts to close the common travel area asylum loophole and address social media incitement by Elon Musk.
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NDIS Changes Risk Gender Inequality, Experts Warn
Public hearings highlight how the government's NDIS bill to tighten eligibility and cut costs may disproportionately affect women and girls, entrenching gender inequities in the scheme.
Makerfield Voters Reject Offensive Posts, Back Wealth Tax
A poll in the Makerfield byelection shows 55% of voters less likely to support candidates with offensive social media posts. Strong backing for water renationalisation, wealth tax, and donation caps.
Defence Portfolio: 3100 New Jobs in Budget
The federal budget allocates 3100 new jobs to the defence portfolio, bolstering national security and military capabilities across Australia.
Putin's Grip Slipping? 'Grandpa in a Bunker' as War Fatigue Grows
Russian affairs reporter Pjotr Sauer discusses Vladimir Putin's increasing isolation and paranoia as ordinary Russians grow restive over the Ukraine war toll and a struggling economy.
Platner Wins Maine Democratic Senate Primary Despite Scandals
Graham Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, has won the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine despite a series of personal controversies, setting up a key race against Republican Susan Collins.
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Evette, Wilson Advance to SC GOP Runoff
Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson, endorsed by Trump, advance to runoff in South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary, while Nancy Mace faces defeat.
Bowen touts free solar power at climate conference
Energy Minister Chris Bowen told global counterparts at Bonn climate talks that Australians will soon get three hours of free daytime solar power, as energy bills remain high.
Union Seeks 35% Pay Rise for Support Workers
The Australian Services Union is pushing for a 35% wage increase for community and disability support workers, the sector's biggest pay claim in over 14 years.
Platner Seeks Senate Nomination Amid Scandals
Maine primary voters decide on scandal-hit Graham Platner for Senate, as Democrats debate purity tests and double standards.
Albanese Cuts Migration Target as One Nation Rises
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a reduction in Australia's permanent migration cap to ease housing pressure, as One Nation gains ground in opinion polls.
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US Great Lakes Drones Spark Privacy Fears
The US Coast Guard deploys Saildrone Voyager drones in the Great Lakes to track illicit activity, but rights groups worry about data collection and privacy implications for recreational boaters.
Meta's legal threats silence whistleblower: stronger rights needed
Tim Wu argues Meta's legal threats against former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams highlight the need for stronger whistleblower protections and limits on corporate gag clauses.
Trump 'Inventing Fraud' in California, Experts Warn
Pro-democracy experts warn Donald Trump is 'inventing fraud' in California's primary elections, using a familiar playbook to undermine trust in results as races go against him.
Unions Reject Farage's Reform UK Affiliation Call
Major UK unions rebuff Nigel Farage's invitation to affiliate with Reform UK, accusing the party of cosplaying as workers' champions and opposing new employment rights.
Badenoch Vows to Scrap Public Sector Equality Duty
Kemi Badenoch pledges to overhaul the Equality Act, scrapping the public sector equality duty, in response to the Henry Nowak murder. Critics say it would 'turn the clock back' on protections.
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GSK Buys US Cancer Firm Nuvalent for $10.6bn
British drugmaker GSK acquires US cancer specialist Nuvalent for $10.6bn, adding two late-stage lung cancer treatments. The deal is GSK's biggest ever, boosting its oncology portfolio.
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