Conspiracy theories leach into Australian public life
Conspiracy theories are increasingly part of Australian public life. A 2019 survey found most Australians endorse at least one. Scepticism or worldview?
Conspiracy theories are increasingly part of Australian public life. A 2019 survey found most Australians endorse at least one. Scepticism or worldview?
Sadiq Khan rejects £40m Ulez fine claims, defends expansion, denies pay-per-mile plans, and says TfL is issuing warnings.
Thomas Frank argues Hillary Clinton's defeat is a disaster, blaming her insider status and the Democratic party's failure to run a candidate able to beat Trump.
Rachel Reeves unveils her autumn budget facing a fiscal shortfall, with pledges on NHS, debt, and cost of living amid economic pressures.
BBC orders fast-track investigation after racial slur broadcast during Bafta coverage; culture secretary criticises 'unacceptable' error.
Hungarians vote in an election that could oust Viktor Orbán after 16 years, with Péter Magyar leading in polls despite support from JD Vance and Donald Trump.
CBI Scotland urges John Swinney to prioritise economic growth with a five-point plan, warning of a £5bn budget black hole.
Trump is personally overseeing Dulles Airport's renovation and pushing to rename it after himself, amid a funding standoff with Chuck Schumer.
Trump posted an image of himself as Jesus Christ on Truth Social, hours after attacking Pope Leo over policies and a peace vigil plea.
The US Treasury cancels all contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after an employee leaked tax returns, including Trump's, affecting 406,000 taxpayers.
Keir Starmer accuses Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin of toxic division over citizenship remarks, as Labour faces a fierce byelection fight in Gorton and Denton.
House Democrats release a suggestive letter to Epstein as Mike Johnson's FBI informant claim is walked back, keeping Trump-Epstein questions alive.
Saxony-Anhalt elects Sven Schulze as governor, replacing Reiner Haseloff, as mainstream parties aim to counter the far-right AfD before September's election.
Trump's disapproval rating hits 62%, a record for his two terms, as economic woes and the Iran war fuel discontent ahead of midterms.
SNP leader John Swinney sworn in as Scotland's seventh first minister, pledging to tackle child poverty and govern collaboratively.
SNP leader Stephen Flynn says responding in kind to Trump tariffs is better than a World Cup boycott, calling the tournament 'small fry'.
Experts criticise One Nation's health plans, including WHO withdrawal and scrapping TGA, as costly and based on misconceptions.
PM admits he was aware of Mandelson's Epstein links before US posting, says he was lied to repeatedly.
Reform UK leader failed to register paid trip to Florida Republican dinner, citing office error. Critics demand transparency over who funded the visit.
Missouri's top election official threatens to remove Biden from 2024 ballot if Supreme Court upholds Colorado ruling against Trump.
US Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump ballot ban over Capitol riot role; Colorado disqualification challenged.
Campaigners accuse PM of failing to act on child image blocking after Jess Phillips resigns, citing slow progress and Downing Street inertia.
MPs say Universal Credit fraud and errors cost £8.3bn in 2020-21, with identity theft and design flaws blamed.
Rachel Reeves says she felt uncomfortable watching Kemi Badenoch’s Budget response, while the Conservative leader defends her personal attack on the Chancellor.
Andy Burnham's dream start as PM: public listening, Labour polls bouncing, and the honeymoon period spent searing his identity into voters' minds.
Trump jokes about moving to Fort Bragg with Melania, citing investments and family ties, while referencing her documentary's box office.
Joe Biden was spotted flying commercial from Reagan National Airport, facing delays alongside other passengers on a flight to South Carolina.
Trump shared explosion memes hours before declaring an end to the Iran ceasefire, as U.S. strikes hit 80 targets and sanctions were restored.
Andy Burnham says more cost of living help is on the way, pledging to tackle utility bills, rail fares and water as struggling families drive his decisions.
Angela Rayner is accused of plotting a 'chicken run' to a safe seat amid Reform UK surge, after buying a flat in Hove.