Graham and Norman head to South Carolina Senate runoff
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman face off in South Carolina's Republican Senate runoff on 25 August, with the winner to face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.
Category : Politics
Trump DOJ memo on executive privilege invites corruption
A new Office of Legal Counsel memo claims presidents can shield private advisers from subpoenas via executive privilege, a dangerous practice inviting corruption, argues law professor Claire Finkelstein.
Kansas Democrat aims to end 90-year Senate losing streak
Democrat Adam Hamilton, a megachurch pastor, is challenging Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas, a state that hasn't elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932. Can he break the streak?
China Denounces US Sanctions Threat Over Iran Trade
China denounces US sanctions threat over Iran trade as illegal, vowing all necessary measures to protect national interests amid escalating tensions.
Supreme Court backs Trump on mail-in voting crackdown
The US Supreme Court sided with Donald Trump in his effort to crack down on mail-in voting, lifting an injunction on an executive order, though a second injunction remains, leaving room for legal challenges before the November midterms.
Root 'hacked off' by Carse incident as England seek culture change
Joe Root says he was 'really hacked off' after Brydon Carse's arrest, urging England players to avoid 'stupid mistakes' and rebuild trust off the field.
UK officials prepare for potential Burnham-Trump talks
UK officials are stepping up preparations for a potential meeting between Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Donald Trump, as Burnham plans to attend the UN general assembly in New York next month.
Democrats' thirst trap strategy: sex appeal as a political tool
Democrats are using attractive male candidates like Abdul El-Sayed in tight T-shirts on TikTok to rebrand the party, a strategy dubbed the 'thirst trap era' by Axios.
One Nation's Malcolm Roberts 'in two minds' about gay equality
Footage from June's Church and State conference shows One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts saying he is 'in two minds' about whether gay people should have equal rights, and describing party director James Ashby as 'not morally sound'.
AFL culture fix: who is responsible after Swans allegation?
After a sexual assault allegation linked to the Sydney Swans, the AFL community focused on points and suspensions, but fans ask who fixes the industry's response to violence against women.
Badenoch plotted to remove Sunak as PM, book claims
A new book claims Kemi Badenoch plotted with fellow Conservative cabinet ministers to remove Rishi Sunak as PM months before the election.
CIA Director Ratcliffe Reportedly Visits Moscow Unannounced
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly made an unannounced visit to Moscow, his first known trip to Russia as CIA chief, after a US military aircraft was tracked to the Russian capital.
Kremlin accuses Burnham of backing Ukraine war continuation
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused Andy Burnham, the UK prime minister and Finnish president Alexander Stubb of belonging to the 'party of war' and wanting the Ukraine conflict to continue.
Trans vote dodge upset female allies, says Labour hopeful
Michael Marra says women close to him were unhappy he skipped the 2022 gender self-ID vote, as he defends his decision in the Scottish Labour leadership race.
Britain warned to prepare for Russian retaliation over Ukraine
Military experts warn the UK must be ready for Vladimir Putin's retaliation over support for Ukraine, including possible "grey zone attacks" and sabotage.
Fox breaks into Conservative MP George Freeman's office
A fox entered Conservative MP George Freeman's parliamentary office and rummaged through paperwork before being escorted out by animal experts.
Everton's key transfer questions as deadline week begins
Everton face a busy final week of the transfer window, with a right-back signing the top priority and potential outgoings also on the agenda.
Fury as 929 failed asylum seekers among foreign criminals housed
More than 900 foreign criminals in taxpayer-funded housing are failed asylum seekers, Home Office figures show, reigniting ECHR exit demands.
Zia Yusuf slams leaders over police deaths on A66
Reform UK spokesman Zia Yusuf has criticised political leaders for making police officers' lives a "living hell" after a fatal A66 crash killed two officers and five others.
Trump proposes renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
Donald Trump has advocated renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America', citing trade tensions with Canada and claiming the US won't 'do much business' with Ontario.
Trump shares map renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
Donald Trump shared a US-Canada border map showing Lake Ontario renamed 'Lake America,' as trade tensions between the two countries escalate.
CIA Director Ratcliffe flies to Moscow for meetings
CIA Director John Ratcliffe travelled to Moscow on Tuesday aboard a C-17 Globemaster III for meetings, sources told CBS.
Burnham mocked as 'David Brent' after guitar jam for Ukraine troops
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced social media backlash and David Brent comparisons after playing a Smiths song on guitar for Ukrainian soldiers during his first official trip to Kyiv.
Woolton Baths: Council issues statement on future of historic site
Liverpool City Council has issued a statement on the future of Woolton Swimming Baths, saying there are no confirmed proposals to announce for the Quarry Road site.
Farage: Small boat migrants 'aggressive, dangerous young males'
Nigel Farage described Channel migrants as 'aggressive, dangerous young males' on TalkTV, warning some could become a hostile force or 'army' in the UK.
Badenoch to promote backbenchers in frontbench reshuffle
Kemi Badenoch is set to promote backbench MPs to her top team in a frontbench reshuffle before the Conservative Party's October conference, with several vacancies opening up.
Alvarez branded 'an idiot' by World Cup winner over transfer saga
Julian Alvarez has been branded 'an imbecile' after his failed attempt to force a move from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona, with Christophe Dugarry criticising his conduct.
Minister criticised for A66 crash tribute to joyriders
Home Office minister Anna Turley has been condemned by Tory shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy for paying tribute to five joyriders 'on a par' with two police officers killed in the A66 crash.
Trump warns he may rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
US President Donald Trump said he is considering renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America as the trade war with Canada intensifies, echoing his Gulf of Mexico move.
Trump suggests renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' in Canada feud
US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' as his feud with Canada and Prime Minister Mark Carney intensifies.
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