Italy faces soaring fuel prices, with petrol reaching €2.6/litre in Milan. The government considers variable excise duties to mitigate the crisis, while opposition parties demand more substantial measures, citing a projected €10.8 billion spending on fuel for Italians in 2026.
LIV Golf's request for a $500,000 payment extension to Kooyonga Golf Club raises concerns over the 2027 Adelaide event's viability, amidst the tour's financial struggles and Saudi PIF's withdrawal of billions in funding by 2026.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to reform England's adult social care system, open to tax rises, to end high user costs amid aging population challenges.
South Korea's FSC plans to introduce a consolidated Digital Asset Basic Act covering stablecoins and cryptocurrency, amid 10 pending bills. Separately, an opposition bill to repeal the upcoming 20% crypto income tax heads for review.
NDP leader Avi Lewis is urging the Canadian government to block Thomson Reuters’ latest data-sharing deal with ICE. The agreement would give ICE access to Clear database data for fraud investigations and continuous monitoring.
Jaroslaw Kaczynski says dozens of PiS members have effectively left the party after refusing a loyalty pledge tied to Mateusz Morawiecki’s Development Plus association. The dispute deepens a leadership crisis in Poland’s main opposition party ahead of the next parliamentary election.
One Nation's surge in popularity in rural Victoria, particularly in Gippsland, threatens the electoral strategies of both the Labor government and the Coalition, with polling suggesting One Nation could attract over a quarter of Victorian voters.
A proposed temporary workers' camp for the Tarong West Wind Farm in Kingaroy, Queensland, has met opposition from locals, including 79-year-old astronomer James Barclay, who fears the camp's lighting will force his observatory to close.
An FDA committee voted to recommend six peptides for inclusion on a list that would let compounding pharmacies dispense them, despite FDA staff objections. Critics said the move could widen access to inadequately studied drugs.
Poland's nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party has split after leader Jarosław Kaczyński expelled former PM Mateusz Morawiecki and dozens of MPs for refusing loyalty declarations. This rupture weakens the conservative camp's ability to challenge pro-EU Prime Minister Donald Tusk in future elections, as PiS's poll numbers decline and conservative voters face division.
After being ousted from the CHP by a court ruling, former leader Ozel formed the Yeni Parti, attracting 91 lawmakers and becoming Turkey's second-largest party. This split follows the CHP's success in 2024 local elections and raises questions about Ozel's potential challenge to President Erdogan in 2028.
Die rechtskonservative polnische Oppositionspartei PiS ist nach einem Richtungsstreit zerbrochen. Ex-Ministerpräsident Mateusz Morawiecki verlässt die Partei mit 40 Abgeordneten nach einem Machtkampf gegen Parteichef Jaroslaw Kaczynski über die künftige Ausrichtung.
Nach einem Richtungsstreit in der rechtskonservativen PiS werden über 30 Abgeordnete die Partei verlassen. Der Konflikt entzündete sich an der künftigen Ausrichtung, wobei Ex-Regierungschef Morawiecki eine Rückkehr zur Mitte-rechts-Position fordert.
Mrityunjay Tiwari, a former RJD spokesman, officially joined the BJP in Patna, a week after resigning from the RJD. He cited feeling "suffocated" within the opposition party and expressed dissatisfaction with its leadership, including Tejashwi Yadav. BJP leaders welcomed Tiwari, believing his entry will strengthen their organization.
Canadian NDP leader Avi Lewis demands the Carney government block a US$125m Thomson Reuters-ICE data deal, citing concerns over human rights abuses and "voter fraud" tracking. He calls for restrictions on Canadian firms doing business with ICE.
Pauline Hanson and One Nation continue to pose a significant challenge to Australia's major parties, Labor and the Coalition. Despite controversies over her comments on domestic violence and associations with far-right figures, recent polls show her party's support recovering amidst economic uncertainty.
Die rechtsnationale polnische PiS-Partei spaltet sich, nachdem etwa 30 Abgeordnete ihre Mitgliedschaft gekündigt haben. Ein interner Machtkampf zwischen Parteichef Jaroslaw Kaczynski und Ex-Ministerpräsident Mateusz Morawiecki eskalierte, als Morawieckis Gruppe ein Ultimatum Kaczynskis verstreichen ließ.
Der abgesetzte türkische Oppositionspolitiker Özgür Özel wurde einstimmig zum Vorsitzenden der neu gegründeten „Yeni Parti“ in Ankara gewählt. Zuvor traten Özel und 90 weitere Abgeordnete aus der CHP aus, nachdem ein Gerichtsurteil den Parteitag 2023 für ungültig erklärt hatte.
Rep. Kwon Young-jin of South Korea's main opposition People Power Party apologized after reportedly grabbing floor leader Jeong Jeom-sig by the collar during a heated protest over parliamentary committee assignments. The incident drew strong condemnation from party officials, who hinted at disciplinary action against Kwon.
Alinta Energy has scaled back its proposed Whitsundays wind farm from 30 to 16 turbines, citing insufficient wind resources at the southern end and strong community opposition. A solar farm is still proposed for the southern site, while the northern project continues.
Nicaragua's National Assembly is set to vote in early August on a bill to ban opposition parties from elections, following President Daniel Ortega's remarks against their participation. The move, part of Ortega's increasingly authoritarian rule, has drawn condemnation from the UN and US.
The Indian government is engaging opposition leaders to resolve the parliamentary deadlock concerning the alleged NEET paper leak, offering discussion without preconditions like Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. This follows repeated disruptions in the Monsoon session.
Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam called "Save Manipur" slogans provocative, accusing opposition parties like AAP and Congress of inciting violence during student protests in New Delhi to disrupt Parliament. He also alleged foreign funding for the demonstrations and reported police investigating a damaged bridge in Kamjong district.
Malgré de vifs débats et l'opposition de députés, le Parlement français a adopté la loi d'urgence agricole, incluant la réintroduction dérogatoire de certains pesticides interdits en France. Cette décision, perçue comme une victoire de la FNSEA, suscite la colère des écologistes et d'élus macronistes.
