Westminster council is threatening the survival of a homeless soup kitchen in Charing Cross through enforcement visits and complaints, prompting accusations that it is making operations impossible.
Prisons in England and Wales exceed safe capacity by ~5,000 inmates, a persistent issue across administrations, with recent measures including early release of 5,000 prisoners from 1 September.
New research shows S&P 500 companies that kept DEI practices despite political pressure performed just as well financially as competitors who pulled back.
CNN senior political contributor Scott Jennings stated that Senator Mitch McConnell has left a rehabilitation facility and is recovering at home following a fall in early June, aiming to return to Capitol Hill in September.
About 100 mourners attended the funeral service of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, following her murder last month.
Catholic Schools NSW CEO Dallas McInerney denied at an Icac inquiry that he asked Angus Taylor for money for the Christian conservative faction the Reformers, suggesting an associate 'lied' about a funding commitment.
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper admitted Labour struggled in government and criticized Keir Starmer's leadership, accusing No 10 of sidelining her during a 2025 immigration white paper launch, while praising Andy Burnham's more collegiate approach.
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez documented her egg-freezing process on Instagram, drawing swift backlash from conservative commentators who criticized her age and choice to prioritize career over early childbearing.
Sydney airport faced major disruption over the weekend with over 150 delayed flights on Saturday and a near-collision between Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes on Sunday.
Consultant and lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood told the Icac corruption inquiry that it lacks evidence linking him to a conservative Liberal faction, while facing questions over undeclared donations and lobbying payments.
The NSW Independent Commission against Corruption investigates allegations that a group of young Liberals, the Reformers, used illegal donations and fake invoices for branch stacking to gain party control.
UK editorials criticize the government's early prison release scheme, praise Conservative social housing proposals for foreign nationals, and react to EasyJet's £5.7bn sale to a US firm, amid concerns over UK listings exodus.
The Conservative Party announced plans to end social housing provision for foreign nationals in England if elected, aiming to free up over 228,000 homes for British families. Labour dismissed the proposal as unworkable.
Former neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Paine has withdrawn his candidacy for a Somerset Council seat following severe backlash over his past conviction for racially harassing Jewish politician Luciana Berger. Despite stepping down, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch offered him an unpaid role as an anti-extremism adviser.
Former MP Luciana Berger has urged Tory leader Kemi Badenoch to drop Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi and convicted felon selected as a Conservative council candidate, arguing he should have no role in public life.
NSW opposition upper house leader Damien Tudehope admitted to leaking a confidential parliamentary inquiry draft report to a conservative Liberal faction member during an Icac corruption watchdog hearing.
Conservative leaders and commentators criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, claiming his planned city-owned grocery stores would require ID. City officials quickly refuted the claims, stating no ID or verification system will be used.
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi with convictions for antisemitic harassment and other crimes, has been selected as a Conservative candidate for Somerset council. Despite his past, he claims the party is aware and supportive, sparking accusations of hypocrisy from opponents.
The Conservative Party, led by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp, proposes making facial recognition and geo-tagging follow-ups mandatory for police investigating crimes, alongside tackling stolen goods sales. This 'Take Back Our Streets' plan, backed by 10,000 extra officers, aims to ensure all evidence is pursued.
Hong Kong's Catholic diocese has advised its worshippers to avoid masses led by the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), a conservative group excommunicated by the Vatican. This follows reports of an SSPX priest holding regular events in the city, with the diocese citing the group's rejection of Vatican II teachings and lack of communion with the Church.
ICAC's Operation Rosny inquiry heard that conservative Liberal power brokers, including Robert Assaf and Jeremy Greenwood, discussed their evidence after receiving summons, potentially breaching the law. The inquiry investigates alleged illegal donations for branch stacking and links to a property developer.
An Icac inquiry into alleged illegal donations for 'branch stacking' in the NSW Liberal Party hears evidence of potential law breaches, with key figures accused of discussing evidence to avoid detection.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has become a right-wing culture war ambassador, profiting from anti-Black and anti-transgender sentiments within the WNBA. The article argues her rise is fueled by racial and gender dynamics, contrasting her reception with Black players and highlighting how her persona appeals to a "bro culture" audience.
Traditionally supportive Fox News commentators, including Laura Ingraham and Johnny "Joey" Jones, are increasingly questioning the success of Donald Trump's war on Iran, suggesting his strategy is failing to achieve claimed tactical wins and raising concerns about its complexity and cost.
