Ted Cruz Defends Jimmy Kimmel, Labels FCC ‘Speech Police’
Senator Ted Cruz defends Jimmy Kimmel after FCC review over Melania Trump joke, calling agency 'speech police'.
Category : Politics
Reform UK Raises Record £9m from Crypto Donors, Outpacing Labour and Tories
Reform UK raised £9m in Q1 donations, mostly from crypto billionaires, far exceeding Labour and Tories. Farage faces scrutiny over £5m personal gift.
Jess Phillips says police called to her home three times after abusive messages
Labour MP Jess Phillips says police called to her home three times amid surge in abuse, criticises Boris Johnson's language strategy.
Civil Servants Spent £33,000 on 77 Away Days Under Labour, Including Cyber Escape Rooms
Civil servants spent £33,000 on 77 away days in three months under Labour, including cybersecurity escape rooms, sparking controversy amid cost-cutting.
Leaders Pay Tribute to Jesse Jackson, ‘One of America’s Greatest Patriots’
Obama, Biden, Clinton and others pay tribute to civil rights leader Jesse Jackson after his death at 84, praising his lifelong fight for justice.
European Court Blocks Deportation of 'Rehabilitated' Teen Rapist
European Court blocks deportation of Nigerian man convicted of rape as a teenager, citing rehabilitation and right to family life.
Restoring Palace of Westminster could cost £40bn and take 61 years
Restoring the Palace of Westminster could cost up to £40bn and take 61 years, with MPs divided on two proposed options amid criticism of costs and governance.
US man linked to Wieambilla shootings sentenced to three years
US man Donald Day sentenced to three years for conspiracy talks with Wieambilla shooters before they killed two police officers and a neighbour.
Senate opposes pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
The US Senate unanimously passed a non-binding resolution opposing any presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker serving 20 years.
Rinehart Lobbied for Olympic Rowing Move to Crocodile River
Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart lobbied for 2032 Olympic rowing to be moved to a crocodile-inhabited river in central Queensland, documents show.
Ukrainian F-16 Crashes; Pilot Safe; Russian Drone Chief Shot
A Ukrainian F-16 malfunctioned and crashed while intercepting Russian air targets; pilot ejected safely. Also: Russian drone company chief shot, oil refineries hit, rouble weakens.
Hanson's Seasonal Look in Cartoon
A Guardian cartoon asks whether Pauline Hanson has captured the look of the season, offering a visual commentary on the politician's fashion choices.
Angus Taylor Approval Crashes, One Nation Plateaus
Latest Guardian Essential poll shows One Nation's vote plateauing but Labor not safe. Angus Taylor's approval crashes as government's midterm health assessed.
Ben Carroll may redirect billions from Suburban Rail Loop
Victoria's new premier Ben Carroll won't rule out redirecting Suburban Rail Loop billions and flags changes to work-from-home rights.
MP's 'White Men Can Sprint' Post Sparks Debate
Llew O'Brien praised Lachlan Kennedy's silver medal at Commonwealth Games, saying 'it was encouraging to see a White Australian' win, sparking criticism from Lidia Thorpe and Larissa Waters.
Fauci diaries slam News Corp journalist's Covid report as nonsense
Anthony Fauci’s newly released diaries describe a book by News Corp journalist Sharri Markson on the Covid-19 lab leak theory as 'a bunch of nonsense'.
FA Requests More Time on FIFA World Cup Privatisation
Football Australia has resisted immediate criticism of FIFA's plan to sell World Cup commercial rights, calling for more information to assess implications.
Clacton byelection: Farage faces local pessimism and cynicism
As Nigel Farage's byelection approaches, Clacton residents express deep pessimism over politics, cost of living, and neglect, while many remain indifferent to the scandal over his donations.
UK reviews police ceding criminal cases to US military
The UK government and police chiefs are reviewing why US military personnel accused of serious crimes on British soil are avoiding the British justice system and being tried in US courts martial.
Greater Manchester mayoral byelection: polls open Labour leads
Voting begins in UK's biggest byelection with Labour's Bev Craig leading by 20 points over Reform UK, overshadowed by Burnham's ascent and Farage's Clacton focus.
Fauci takes aim at News Corp journalist
Dr Anthony Fauci called News Corp journalist Sharri Markson's lab leak book 'nonsense' in diaries released by Rand Paul. Also: NSW Liberal factionalism, Luke Gosling charged, Bikram Lama's body returns.
AFC Accuses FIFA of Undermining Football Foundations
The Asian Football Confederation has strongly condemned FIFA's plan to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors, saying it undermines football's foundations.
Women's sculpture garden faces eviction from London site
The Artist's Garden, the world's first and only public sculpture park dedicated to female artists, could be turned into a VIP events space after TfL declined to renew its licence.
Fed holds rates, US borrowing costs surge, Iran strikes
US government borrowing costs hit highest since 2007 as Federal Reserve holds key interest rate steady, while US launches fresh strikes on Iran after pause.
Biya's record absence sparks health speculation
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, has not been seen publicly for 53 days since leaving for a private stay in Geneva, renewing debate about his health and governance.
FIFA World Cup sale tied to Trump and Kushners
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces US congressional scrutiny over plans to sell 20% of the World Cup to a fund backed by Joshua Kushner, with ties to Donald Trump and Jared Kushner.
Couple stuck in Kraków after 80 years in UK due to Brexit rules
Maria and Czeslaw Krupa, who lived in the UK for nearly 80 years, were denied boarding on their return flight from Poland because they lacked post-Brexit paperwork.
Will social care mean higher taxes? Podcast on plan
Andy Burnham outlined plans for a national care service, seeking cross-party consensus with Tories and Lib Dems but not Reform UK or Greens. Robert Jenrick claimed a 'death tax' is coming.
US map mislabels every African country at global conference
A US government map of Africa displayed at an international AIDS conference in Brazil incorrectly labeled every country, causing confusion and prompting a State Department apology.
Trump approval sinks to 34% as 75% say he ignores key issues
A new CNN poll shows Donald Trump's approval rating at 34%, with 75% of Americans saying he does not focus on the country's most important problems.
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