Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticized rebel MPs for betraying voters' mandate and selling loyalty amid a party split. Six of nine Lok Sabha members are set to join Eknath Shinde's faction, deepening the internal crisis.
Congress workers in Varanasi celebrated Rahul Gandhi's birthday by depicting him as Lord Parshuram and pouring milk on his photo. The BJP accused Congress of disrespecting Hindu faith and appropriating religious symbols for political messaging.
Abhijeet Dipke of CJP criticized the government's temporary Telegram ban ahead of the NEET re-exam, calling it a superficial fix. He highlighted ongoing student suicides and accused politicians of prioritizing personal gain over education.
A recent war between the US and Iran, starting on the last day of winter, is noted for its lack of significant impact on the balance of power. Despite considerable destruction and diplomatic efforts, the situation largely returned to its pre-war state, highlighting the limits of American military and economic power.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech drew backlash, while Trump released US-Iran deal details. "Earth's Black Box" to be installed in Tasmania. Queensland beat NSW in Origin Game Two.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech draws criticism; "Earth's Black Box" climate tracker to be in Tasmania; Queensland beats NSW in Origin Game Two; Trump releases US-Iran deal details.
Pauline Hanson's National Press Club speech has drawn widespread condemnation from advocacy groups and politicians. Critics accuse her of using "hatred for political gain," echoing "rubbish" from rightwing figures, and promoting divisive language against transgender people, multiculturalism, and workers.
Pope Leo begins Spain tour by urging leaders to seek unity over division, emphasizing peace, and meeting with marginalized groups, including migrants and sexual abuse survivors, amidst a backdrop of Spain's progressive immigration policies and the Church's reckoning with its past.
French President Emmanuel Macron hopes a potential World Cup win for the national football team could provide a unifying moment and a positive legacy for his presidency, despite past attempts to leverage sporting success for political gain proving difficult.
Far-right politicians from Poland, France, Spain, and Japan are using the murder of Henry Nowak to push anti-immigration and anti-multiculturalism narratives, despite pleas from his family to focus on cutting knife crime. Footage of the 18-year-old's final moments has been widely shared.
Far-right politicians from Poland, France, Spain, and Japan have used the murder of Henry Nowak to push anti-immigration and anti-multiculturalism narratives, despite pleas from his family to focus on cutting knife crime. Police footage of the 18-year-old's final moments has been widely shared.
Far-right politicians in Poland, France, Spain, and Japan are using the murder of Henry Nowak to push anti-immigration narratives, despite pleas from his family to focus on knife crime. Police footage of Nowak's final moments has been widely shared.
Far-right politicians in Poland, France, Spain, and Japan are using the murder of Henry Nowak to promote anti-immigration and anti-multiculturalism narratives, despite pleas from his family to focus on cutting knife crime. Police footage of Nowak's final moments has been widely shared.
Mark Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader last year without prior electoral experience, yet led the Liberals to minority then majority government. The former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor has become a global anti-Trump voice, with Time Magazine naming him one of 2026's most influential people. However, he now faces pressure to deliver on ambitious housing, energy and trade promises while negotiating the USMCA review this summer.
