Liberal MP Andrew Hastie resigns from frontbench
Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie unexpectedly quits opposition frontbench, citing personal reasons and sparking speculation about political future and party dynamics.
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Hastie quits frontbench, denies Ley challenge
Former defence minister Andrew Hastie resigns from Liberal frontbench citing family reasons, while firmly denying any leadership challenge against deputy leader Sussan Ley in exclusive statement.
Maldives police arrest opposition protesters amid crackdown
Maldivian authorities have arrested multiple opposition protesters in a dramatic crackdown following demonstrations against President Mohamed Muizzu's government. The unrest comes amid growing political divisions in the Indian Ocean archipelago.
Liberal MP Hastie quits frontbench in immigration row
Shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie resigns from Peter Dutton's frontbench team, citing fundamental disagreements over the Coalition's hardline immigration stance in major blow to opposition unity.
Thailand pressures Facebook to block Cambodian opposition
Exclusive: Thai authorities pressure Meta to remove Facebook content featuring exiled Cambodian opposition figure, raising concerns about cross-border censorship and democratic freedoms in Southeast Asia.
Kenyan Activists Vanish After Uganda Opposition Rally
Human rights groups demand answers as Kenyan activists disappear following participation in Ugandan opposition gathering, raising serious concerns about cross-border political repression.
Haringey Council's £2bn housing scheme faces backlash
Haringey Council's flagship housing regeneration scheme faces mounting opposition as local residents and political figures voice concerns over the £2bn development plan.
Farage: I'm opposition leader as Reform beats Tories
In a stunning political development, Nigel Farage has positioned himself as Britain's true opposition leader after Reform UK overtakes Conservatives in a major poll, sparking Tory civil war and raising questions about Starmer's future challenges.
South Korean Opposition Leader Stabbed in Neck Attack
Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's main opposition leader, survives assassination attempt during visit to Busan as political tensions escalate. The stabbing bears chilling resemblance to previous attacks on global political figures.
Sussan Ley imposes KPIs on Coalition frontbenchers amid division
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley imposes key performance indicators and demands discipline as internal divisions threaten Opposition unity ahead of potential election.
Lib Dems: The Main Opposition to Farage's Reform UK
An analysis of the Liberal Democrats' strategic shift under Ed Davey, positioning themselves as the primary defenders of decency and the constitution against the populist surge of Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
Davey rebrands Lib Dems as 'real opposition' to Reform
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey launches a aggressive new strategy, directly challenging Reform UK's influence and positioning his party as the true opposition to Conservative fragmentation.
Trump's Dangerous 'Wrong Way' Politics Threatens Democracy
Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric frames political opposition as illegitimate, threatening the fundamental principles of democratic discourse and peaceful power transitions.
UK Divided Over Palestinian State Recognition
Britain's political landscape fractures as Labour's recognition of Palestinian statehood sparks fierce debate between supporters and opposition, revealing deep ideological rifts.
Sussan Ley's battle for control as coalition crisis deepens
Exclusive insight into the internal turmoil plaguing Australia's opposition, as Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley fights for conservative media relevance amidst a fractured party and leadership challenges.
Coney Island Locals Fury Over 'Catastrophic' £6bn Casino Plan
Furious residents of Coney Island are mobilising against a proposed £6 billion casino resort, branding it a 'catastrophic' threat to their community's character, local businesses, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Navalny Poisoned with Novichok: Kremlin Accused
Exclusive: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is in a coma after a suspected Novichok poisoning, with allies pointing the finger directly at the Kremlin and President Vladimir Putin.
Navalny Poisoned in Prison Before Death, Lab Tests Confirm
Exclusive laboratory results obtained by Yulia Navalnaya reveal her husband, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was poisoned with a novichok-style nerve agent in prison months before his death.
First Images of Navalny's Arctic Punishment Cell Emerge
Chilling photographs from Alexei Navalny's Arctic penal colony reveal the brutal conditions inside his 'punishment cell' just moments before his death, as his widow presents new evidence alleging he was poisoned.
Liberal frontbench exodus threat over net zero policy
A senior Liberal MP has issued a stark warning that multiple frontbenchers could resign if the party abandons its net zero emissions commitment, exposing deep divisions within the opposition.
Inside the Opposition's Opposition: Westminster's Hidden War
An exclusive analysis reveals the deep ideological rifts and internal power struggles fragmenting the UK's opposition parties, threatening their cohesion and electoral viability.
German opposition leader Merz sparks outrage with 'anti-woke' crusade
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union, faces a fierce backlash after accusing the ruling Social Democrats of promoting 'woke ideology' and undermining the nation's values in a fiery Berlin speech.
Fury over 'eco' Traveller site in protected Chilterns
Plans for a permanent 'eco-friendly' Gypsy and Traveller site in the protected Chilterns AONB have sparked local outrage and fears of Green Belt concreting, despite promises of sustainability.
Turkish opposition mayor detained in corruption probe
Hasan Mutlu, the CHP mayor of Van, has been arrested on corruption charges in a move critics label a politically motivated assault on Turkey's opposition ahead of key elections.
Macron faces mounting criticism from French media and opponents
Emmanuel Macron confronts intense scrutiny as France's leading newspaper Le Monde and political opponents launch scathing critiques of his leadership style and policies amid growing national discontent.
Coalition's Electoral Challenge: A Test of Will
Deep dive into the Coalition's electoral challenges. Analysis of leadership, voter sentiment, and the strategic hurdles facing the opposition in the wake of recent by-election results.
Tsikhanouskaya Urges US to Maintain Pressure on Belarus Regime
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls for sustained US support against Alexander Lukashenko's regime, warning of regional instability during key Washington meetings.
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Sentenced to Prison and Political Ban
A Turkish court has sentenced Istanbul's popular mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, to over two years in prison and imposed a political ban, a move widely seen as a political manoeuvre to sideline a key rival to President Erdogan ahead of crucial elections.
Liberal Leadership Tensions: Ley Denies Knives Out for Price
Senior Liberal MP Sussan Ley insists there are no leadership tensions despite Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's demotion, as the party grapples with internal divisions and electoral strategy.
Price refuses to back Ley, won't apologise for migration remarks
Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has plunged the Coalition into further turmoil, refusing to endorse deputy leader Sussan Ley and declining to apologise for controversial comments about Indian migration. The escalating rift
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