Reform UK has instructed its councillors to dismiss a police investigation into £500,000 in donations from Fiona Cottrell as an "establishment stitch-up." This directive comes as YouGov polling indicates a sharp decline in Nigel Farage's popularity and Reform UK's overall support, with Labour and Conservatives closing the gap.
Israeli PM Netanyahu ordered "firm measures against terrorism" in the West Bank, including demolishing a home and reinforcing military presence, after a clash near Tell village killed four Palestinians and one Israeli. The incident involved Israeli settlers and locals, with conflicting accounts of events.
The EU has enacted its 21st sanctions package, expanding measures against Russia's financial and banking sector with asset freezes and transaction bans on 94 institutions. It also targets a Kyrgyz bank and three other non-Russian banks for circumventing sanctions, and introduces a new instrument for a full third-country ban on crypto-asset services used by Russia.
Thousands of Gen Z students, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), continue protests in New Delhi over youth unemployment, lack of economic mobility, and exam paper leaks. Demonstrations intensified after clashes with Delhi Police, posing a significant challenge to the government.
Faishal resigned from Singapore's cabinet, parliament, and the People’s Action Party (PAP) following harassment accusations stemming from his online interactions with a woman. Police investigated the claims, which both parties made, but no criminal action was taken.
Former British politician Ann Widdecombe, 78, was fatally struck 21 times with a hammer at her home in south-west England. Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with her murder, with prosecutors stating he attacked her, took her wallet, and left within two minutes. Police are investigating his motive, including potential political or terrorist connections.
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate, withdrew after a rape accusation, following numerous prior controversies. His saga has sparked a debate among Democrats about the different standards applied to white male candidates versus women and candidates of color regarding past mistakes and allegations.
Thousands of Israeli settlers and right-wing activists marched towards the Gaza border, calling on the government to re-establish Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territory, which were evacuated in 2005 under a disengagement plan.
A new collection of essays on Brexit, edited by Sir Anthony Seldon, is criticized for its lack of focus on "English nationalism" and the reasons behind Brexit's support in England. Despite acknowledging Brexit's economic failure, the book struggles to explain the continued influence of figures like Nigel Farage.
Indonesian authorities seized 74kg of gold and over $15 million in cash from a house linked to Febrie Adriansyah, the former deputy attorney general for special crimes, who is now suspected of corruption. The discovery raises concerns about institutional integrity and the investment climate.
Uttarakhand Police arrested suspended Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee employee Pramod Nautiyal in connection with alleged donation theft. Irregularities surfaced during cash offering counting, leading to an FIR and Nautiyal's arrest.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's right-wing populism is surging in Australian polls, while the progressive Greens party sees its support flatline. This analysis explores why the Greens are failing to connect with voters and suggests strategies for their improvement.
Progressive groups and lawmakers are scrambling to find a new candidate for the Maine Senate race after Graham Platner withdrew following sexual assault allegations. Our Revolution endorsed Troy Jackson, while others consider their options amid a compressed party process.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is upbeat about the Clacton by-election, despite strategic missteps. Farage's plan to preempt a likely suspension was complicated by a widened investigation and all major parties boycotting the race, leaving him to campaign against unconventional opponents.
Progressive groups and lawmakers are scrambling to find a new candidate for the Maine Senate race after Graham Platner withdrew following sexual assault allegations. Our Revolution endorsed Troy Jackson, while others consider their options amid a compressed nomination process.
The state FDA suspended the food license of Mumbai's K Rustom & Co ice cream parlour due to serious hygiene violations, including rats, houseflies, and expired products. The iconic establishment faces suspension until deficiencies are rectified.
Nigel Farage has resigned as an MP, triggering a by-election in his Clacton seat. He aims to campaign against "the establishment" but faces a potential challenge from novelty candidate Count Binface as rivals decline to participate in his "stunt."
Reform UK has requested that the Clacton byelection be held on August 6, following Nigel Farage's decision to resign from the seat he has held since the 2024 general election. Farage aims to frame the contest as 'people versus the establishment,' but rivals are boycotting the election.
Following legal verdicts, Nigel Farage and Marine Le Pen are adopting a populist strategy, mirroring Donald Trump's playbook. They deny wrongdoing, blame establishment conspiracies, and frame themselves as champions of 'the people' against a corrupt elite, aiming to leverage voter distrust and anti-immigration sentiments for electoral gain.
Nigel Farage will contest the Clacton by-election after resigning as MP, facing scrutiny over finances. Major parties are boycotting the election, calling it a distraction. Farage claims innocence and frames the election as "people versus the establishment."
Nigel Farage's Reform UK leader announced a by-election in Clacton, framing it as 'people versus the establishment.' Major parties, including Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, and Restore Britain, will not field candidates, leaving the Green Party and novelty candidate Count Binface as potential challengers. Residents express weariness with politics and mixed views on Farage.
Nigel Farage resigns as MP for Clacton, citing establishment "foul means" after undeclared donations. He will seek re-election in a by-election, framing it as "people versus the establishment". Rival parties refuse to stand, calling it a "stunt".
Nigel Farage has resigned as an MP to recontest the Clacton seat in a bid to seize the initiative amid scrutiny over undeclared gifts and financial support. The move is framed as 'the people versus the establishment' and aims to trigger a by-election before Parliament's summer break.
Nigel Farage's decision to resign as MP for Clacton and trigger a byelection has been met with a boycott from major parties including Conservatives, Labour, and Lib Dems, who accuse him of diverting attention from a gifts scandal. The move is seen as an attempt to avoid scrutiny over undeclared gifts from a crypto billionaire and a convicted fraudster.
