Coalition unveils flag burning ban with up to a year in prison
The Coalition has proposed criminalising flag burning with penalties of up to 12 months in prison, rejecting claims it is aimed at One Nation, while Labor calls the push 'desperation'.
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Labor's social media algorithm crackdown faces opposition
Draft legislation for a digital duty of care for social media users is expected this week, but the Coalition warns it could censor the internet.
Putin holds three-hour Ukraine peace talks with Trump envoys
Vladimir Putin met Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for over three hours of Ukraine peace talks at the Kremlin, with the discussions described as "highly useful".
Putin holds three-hour talks with Trump envoys on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin held over three hours of Kremlin talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Saturday, with the Kremlin calling the meeting "highly useful" but no breakthrough announced.
Putin meets Trump envoys for three-hour Kremlin talks on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin held over three hours of talks with Donald Trump's envoys in Moscow, with the Kremlin calling them 'highly useful' amid stalled peace negotiations.
Farage: Reform ready for small boats after donation row
Nigel Farage says Reform UK is ready to tackle the small boats crisis, seeking to move on from a donations row after a Channel 4 investigation.
Taylor proposes flag burning ban and Australia Day law
Opposition proposes criminalising flag burning with up to 10 years in prison and enshrining 26 January as Australia Day in law, Angus Taylor says.
Mum's heartbreaking final wish before assisted death
Gaynor Griffiths, 63, chose assisted dying in Switzerland, urging her family to 'carry on this fight' for a change in UK law before she died.
Democrats Gain 10-Point Edge Over Republicans in Gallup Data
Gallup data shows 49% of voters lean Democratic versus 39% Republican, a sharp reversal from the GOP's four-point advantage in late 2024.
MPs must decide assisted dying bill, not unelected Lords
MPs will debate assisted dying on Friday. The Mirror urges a free vote with safeguards, warns Lords not to block again, and calls for a police review after Dover protest.
Harry's UK return hits royal rift wall as William stays firm
Prince Harry is back in the UK, but Prince William reportedly has no interest in reconciling, calling their last meeting 'unbearable'.
Reform UK Scotland leader pledges income tax review
Reform UK Scotland leader Malcolm Offord pledged to review Scotland's six-band income tax system, calling it 'nuts' and saying it drags medium earners into higher bands.
Farage claims he 'wasn't listening' as Reform conference closes
Nigel Farage said he 'wasn't listening' during a meeting that sparked a donor scandal, as Reform UK's conference in Birmingham ended with empty seats and a police probe.
Reform UK Scotland pledges review of 'nuts' income tax bands
Reform UK Scotland leader Malcolm Offord pledged to review Scotland's six-band income tax system, calling it 'nuts', at the Reform UK conference in Birmingham.
Reform conference: 8 weird and sinister moments
Reform UK's conference was hit by a donations scandal, but The Mirror also noted gaffes, irony and sinister moments, from a free speech debate to a call for hanging.
Jenrick vows to quit as chancellor if tax cut promise fails
Robert Jenrick has published a formal resignation letter to Nigel Farage, pledging to quit as chancellor if Reform fails to deliver a major tax cut within its first 100 days in government.
Farage expects more investigations as Reform conference closes
Nigel Farage expects more investigations after the Reform UK conference was overshadowed by a row about party finances, insisting the party broke no laws.
Putin orders 72-hour halt to strikes on Kyiv before envoys
Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day suspension of strikes on Kyiv starting at midnight, a Kremlin spokesperson said, as US President Donald Trump's envoys landed in Moscow for talks.
Gran's dying wish: family carry on assisted dying fight
Gaynor Griffiths, 63, with MND, died at a Swiss clinic in April. Her family urge MPs to pass the assisted dying bill after the Lords blocked it.
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner landed in Moscow on Saturday to revive Ukraine peace talks, with both sides pausing airstrikes for the visit.
Mike Dean regrets podcast comments, insists he refereed properly
Former referee Mike Dean regrets controversial podcast comments but insists he always did his job 'properly and professionally' during his 25-year career.
Bardella: Islamic veil a 'political weapon' against women
Jordan Bardella, favourite to be France's next PM, says the Islamic veil has become a 'political weapon' used by extremists to suppress women, and warns France's benefits system acts as a 'magnet' for migrants.
Reform figure: Hecklers won't get 'gentle treatment' amid police probe
Police are examining footage of a woman being hit with a walking stick at Reform's conference. Nadine Dorries says hecklers should not expect gentle treatment.
Argentina warned of 'dirty and ugly affair' over Falklands
Argentina has been warned of a 'dirty and ugly affair' as it continues its claim to the Falkland Islands, after Donald Trump suggested the US is reviewing its position on the archipelago.
Putin orders 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv, starting at midnight today, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian news agency Tass, ahead of US envoys' visit for peace talks.
Blunkett: Burnham's start remarkable but speed is key challenge
Lord David Blunkett praises Andy Burnham's remarkable start as PM, but warns revolutionising big challenges is harder than an Amazon delivery.
Sweden confirms 458 Britons deported since Brexit
Sweden has confirmed 458 British citizens have been deported or forcibly removed by police since Brexit, the first time the scale has been made public amid criticism of a hardline approach.
Jenrick to Promise Tax Cut Amid Reform Donations Row
Robert Jenrick will pledge to raise the income tax personal allowance to £15,000 within 100 days of taking office, as Reform UK seeks to move on from a row over its finances.
Falklands hit back at Milei's 'recover' threat: 'Not new to us!'
The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly responded after Argentina's President Javier Milei said the nation needs "to recover" the British Overseas Territory.
Burnham's bold vision is Labour's last chance at relevance
Andy Burnham's speech attacking Thatcherism and Brexit has delighted many on the Left, with Brian Reade arguing it offers Labour a final shot at relevance against new political forces.
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