100 days after Reform UK's landslide in Barnsley's local elections, political shifts and Andy Burnham's new premiership show early signs of voters returning to Labour ahead of a local byelection.
Less than a month before the five-year anniversary of the Taliban's return to power, the regime faces internal clashes, renewed armed resistance led by former military figures, and escalating cross-border tensions with Pakistan.
Catholic Schools NSW CEO Dallas McInerney denied at an Icac inquiry that payments to lobbying firms were a sham to fund Liberal party factional work, as the Independent Education Union demanded closer scrutiny of public school funding.
Former Catholic Schools NSW head Dallas McInerney testified at the ICAC that he sought financial support from federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor for internal Liberal Party elections, denying the funds were for the NSW Reformers faction.
AI giant Anthropic has started watermarking Claude chatbot outputs with invisible code to comply with the EU AI Act's Transparency Code. Meanwhile, the company announced that auto mode will become the default setting for Claude Code starting August 14.
The Democratic Party's left wing will likely push US foreign policy inward and away from big-power rivalry, according to Chinese political scientist Meng Weizhan.
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.
Former Olympic boxing champion Audley Harrison reflects at 54 on his pioneering career, clashes with the BBC and promoters, and his life after retiring from the sport.
Colombia's new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella launched his promised crackdown on crime, with security forces killing six members of armed groups, including FARC splinter faction and Gulf Clan, in his first week in office.
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.
A car bomb exploded at a toll plaza in southwestern Colombia, injuring two security guards, a day after conservative President Abelardo de la Espriella took office and vowed to crack down on armed groups.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 45 NDA MPs, advising them to maintain dignity, avoid angry outbursts, engage youth via social media, and focus on party unity and national development, with a key emphasis on North-East region development.
US President Donald Trump denies being dissatisfied with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over weapon shortages, blaming "fake media" for spreading rumors. He also claims the conflict with Iran is "going very well" and criticizes The Washington Post for publishing what he calls untrue allegations.
Myanmar's ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bangkok for his first visit to Thailand as civilian leader, aiming to restore diplomatic ties and push for re-entry into ASEAN amidst ongoing civil conflict.
NSW's anti-corruption watchdog ICAC was shown text messages suggesting federal opposition leader Angus Taylor may have paid money to the Reformers faction, a claim Taylor has previously denied.
Jean-Claude Perrottet, brother of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet, admitted to the ICAC that he performed factional work during work hours while employed by MP Damien Tudehope, amid an investigation into donation and branch-stacking laws.
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.
Double Olympic champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty discusses his emotional rollercoaster after the Commonwealth Games, where he won three medals but none gold, and his journey to find balance between athletic drive and personal well-being ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics.
Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor is under pressure to clarify his involvement with the hard-right Reformers faction of the NSW Liberals, following allegations of potential financial donations raised during the Operation Rosny corruption inquiry. Despite denying payments, his colleagues and the Labor treasurer are demanding a more comprehensive explanation.
NSW Icac exposes a 'shit sheet' document targeting former police minister David Elliott, linked to the Liberal's Reformers sub-faction, alleging undeclared donations from banned donors and systemic corruption.
The Russian embassy in Washington criticizes a US Senate bill on anti-Russian sanctions, stating it hinders the Trump administration's foreign policy leverage amid US involvement in Iran and looming energy market collapse.
President Trump's approval rating has fallen to 34%, a career low, with 73% of Americans believing he ignores the nation's most important problems, amid dissatisfaction over the Iran war, economic issues, and perceived disconnection from everyday concerns.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces a leadership challenge within her party just four months before the November state election, driven by dire polling and internal discontent over her handling of alleged corruption in the Big Build program.
Following Keir Starmer's departure from Downing Street, dozens of his former ministers and aides gathered, many having been sacked or demoted by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Feeling targeted for their loyalty, they are now planning to cooperate as a new faction within the Labour party, scrutinizing Burnham's government.
