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Commons Speaker in crisis over controversial China vote decision

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is under intense scrutiny after a controversial decision to allow a vote on an amendment regarding China's treatment of the Uyghur minority, sparking fury from MPs and raising questions about parliamentary procedure and d

Thai Deputy PM Anutin survives cabinet confidence vote

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul retains his cabinet position after a crucial confidence vote, securing 276 votes in parliament. The move stabilises the ruling coalition but exposes underlying political fractures.

Town Fury Over $22k Giant Eggplant and Peach Statues

Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.

Public Officials Face Jail in New UK Misconduct Law

A landmark new bill will introduce criminal sanctions, including imprisonment, for public officials who breach official codes of conduct, marking the UK's toughest-ever anti-corruption measure.

Sabrina Carpenter and UK's Stark Gen Z Gender Divide

New data reveals a profound political and cultural schism between Gen Z men and women in the UK, with pop star Sabrina Carpenter emerging as an unlikely cultural flashpoint in a new era of gender-polarised politics.

Vote Now: Australian Bird of the Year 2025 Poll Open

The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year 2025 poll is now open! Discover the incredible nominees, from the majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle to the clever Australian Magpie, and cast your vote to crown Australia's most beloved avian icon.

WA's Double Public Holiday Bonanza After AFL Win

Western Australia's Premier Mark McGowan gifts Perth and Peel residents two surprise public holidays following the West Coast Eagles' historic AFL Grand Final victory, sparking celebration and economic debate.

Macron Appoints Fourth French PM in a Year

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister, just 24 hours after his predecessor lost a confidence vote. This marks the country's fourth head of government in a single year, signalling deep i

Canterbury Cathedral Votes to Become Roman Catholic

The Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral has voted to adopt the Roman Catholic faith, marking a seismic shift in British religious history and severing its centuries-old ties with the Church of England.

British Gen Z Favours Trump Over Harris in Political Shock

Exclusive polling reveals a stunning shift as British youth show surprising support for Donald Trump's populist agenda over Kamala Harris, defying traditional political expectations and reshaping the future electoral landscape.

French PM survives no-confidence vote over pension fury

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne narrowly survives a no-confidence vote triggered by her use of constitutional powers to force through deeply unpopular pension reforms, plunging President Macron's government into political turmoil.

French PM: Avoid Britain's Tax Mistakes Amid Crisis

France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal issues a stark economic warning against following Britain's high-tax model as he faces a critical no-confidence vote. Analysis of Europe's deepening financial crisis.

French PM Faces Make-or-Break Confidence Vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a critical vote of confidence in the National Assembly, a pivotal moment that could reshape President Macron's government and its reform agenda.

Elon Musk's £44bn Tesla pay package approved by shareholders

Tesla shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Elon Musk's colossal £44 billion compensation package, reinstating the largest CEO pay deal in corporate history after a legal battle. The vote signals strong investor confidence in Musk's leadership despite

MTG Forces House Vote on Releasing Epstein List

US Congress in uproar as Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene demands a vote to publicly identify individuals linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, challenging her own party's leadership.

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