One Nation's Victorian candidate fees could raise $633,000
One Nation could collect up to $633,000 from Victorian election candidates, with some questioning if the process is a 'cash grab'.
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Russia, Germany hold rare UN talks amid frozen relations
Russian and German foreign ministers met at the UN general assembly in New York, the first such talks since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Lavrov dismissed Germany's calls to abandon escalation, accusing Berlin of being Ukraine's main sponsor.
Lula's Final Term Bid: Frei Betto on Brazil's Crunch Election
As Lula seeks a fourth term, longtime friend Frei Betto warns of neo-fascist return and US alignment if Bolsonaro's son wins.
Trump allies could use midterm counting window to disrupt results
Experts warn Trump allies could exploit the post-midterm counting window to amplify false claims and disrupt results, with control of Congress at stake.
English Democrat and Norwegian clash over Brexit and Ukraine
A solicitor and English Democrat leader and a Norwegian software engineer discuss Brexit, Ukraine, and surveillance over dinner in Essex.
Burnham Urged to Heed Blair's EU Re-entry Advice
Tony Blair's institute urges Britain to rejoin a reformed EU within a decade, but Andy Burnham's government signals caution, with relations stalling.
Labour's Two-Party Nostalgia Is Over, Says Columnist
As Labour gathers in Liverpool, columnist John Harris argues the UK's fragmented multiparty politics is permanent, urging cooperation to counter Reform UK's rise.
Profane Trump brings presidential swearing out into open
Donald Trump has repeatedly used profanity in public, redefining norms about acceptable language in the White House and politics.
Trump DOJ defends firing of Maurene Comey amid claims
Maurene Comey, star federal prosecutor, fights her no-cause firing as the Trump DOJ argues presidential power and cites her family 'nexus' to James Comey.
Democrats' ground game: 'We can't just be anti-Trump'
Swing Left's Yasmin Radjy says Democrats must define what they stand for beyond opposing Trump, warning that without durable state-level power, redistricting could cost them Congress by 2030.
EU citizens face legal fight over settled status error
The Home Office faces legal action after telling 1,473 EU citizens their post-Brexit residency status was granted in error, leaving them in limbo.
Readers Suggest Leaders the World Needs Now
Readers propose leaders from history or current figures like Attenborough and Ardern to address climate crisis, nationalism, and geopolitical tumult, citing their ethical astuteness and capability.
Britain Knew of Holocaust: New Exhibition Explores Truth
A new exhibition reveals Britain knew of the Holocaust as it happened, challenging common belief, with a permanent memorial planned for London.
Elton John slams UK 'absolute losers' over AI copyright plan
UK celebrities defeated AI lobbying over copyright, forcing a government U-turn. Now Australia faces a similar battle, with stars like Kylie Minogue potentially leading the fight.
One Nation boss called Farley an ‘asshole’ before byelection
One Nation's general manager Kelvin Morton called David Farley an 'asshole' days before his Farrer byelection win, text messages show, and clashed with staff and volunteers.
One Nation funding questions: podcast probes party finances
One Nation receives millions in public funding, but former members accuse the party of leaving candidates out of pocket and letting donations get 'lost in the system'.
One Nation funding: ex-members allege 'funny money deals'
One Nation receives millions in public funding, but former members accuse the party of leaving candidates out of pocket, 'funny money deals' and donations getting 'lost in the system'.
DUP leader: Orange Order can wait weeks to march
Gavin Robinson says Orangemen at Drumcree can wait hours, days or months to parade, and criticises Michelle O’Neill over law.
Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules
Swiss voters have decisively rejected a proposal for a strict definition of neutrality that would have required Switzerland to curb cooperation with Nato and abandon sanctions against Russia.
Burnham starts Labour conference as top dog but has plenty to prove
Andy Burnham opens Labour conference as leader, but faces high expectations and political challenges over his ambitious agenda, including social care reform.
SNP told to 'hang heads in shame' over Glasgow threat
Douglas Alexander condemned the SNP-led Glasgow council's threat to fire and rehire 23,000 workers, calling it a 'scandalous way to treat any worker'.
Putin may escalate Ukraine war 'at any cost', expert warns
Vladimir Putin could seek to settle the Ukraine war within six months 'at any cost' by mobilising hundreds of thousands more troops and bullying Europe into standing aside, a defence expert has warned.
Alexander: SNP 'hang heads in shame' over Glasgow fire and rehire plan
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said the SNP should 'hang their heads in shame' over an aborted plan to fire and rehire 23,000 Glasgow City Council staff.
UK-France migrant deal could pave way for EU pact, experts say
Experts say the UK's 'one in, one out' migrant deal with France could serve as a springboard for a wider EU agreement, despite low return numbers and France's desire to end the pilot.
SNP told to 'hang heads in shame' over Glasgow fire and rehire plan
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander condemned the SNP-led Glasgow City Council's aborted plan to fire and rehire 23,000 staff, calling it a 'pernicious policy'.
Sir Peter Lampl quits London over LTNs, moves to US
Sir Peter Lampl, founder of the Sutton Trust, says London's low-traffic neighbourhoods and cycle lanes drove him to leave the UK for the United States.
O’Neill accused of breaking law over Garvaghy Road parade
DUP leader Gavin Robinson accused First Minister Michelle O’Neill of breaking the law and shattering standards over her presence at the Garvaghy Road protest in Portadown.
Burnham urges calm as Drumcree parade sparks NI tensions
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appealed for calm amid tensions over an Orange Order parade passing through a nationalist area of Northern Ireland for the first time in decades.
Sir Peter Lampl quits London, blasts Sadiq Khan's LTNs
Sir Peter Lampl, founder of the Sutton Trust, says travel difficulties in London under Sadiq Khan's policies drove him to move to the US.
Channel deaths outstrip Gulf War toll, veterans say
More than 180 migrants have died in the Channel this year, exceeding the 179 British personnel killed in Operation TELIC, the Second Gulf War.
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