The Guardian Weekly examines Nigel Farage's recent byelection win in Clacton amid ongoing financial scrutiny, alongside reports on Russian military mobilization, bat diseases in Canada, the evolution of the weekend, and international diplomatic concerns.
Independent Senator David Pocock criticizes the Prime Minister for a weak gambling reform deal, arguing it ignores a Senate inquiry's recommendations and prioritizes the gambling industry over public interest and the protection of children.
A Nationals MP in Western Australia was suspended from parliament after clashing with the deputy speaker and calling a Gaza children's art exhibition antisemitic.
Bangladesh's parliament has elected ruling BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country's new president, following the resignation of former president Mohammed Shahabuddin in July.
Arconic's payouts to shareholders over Grenfell Tower's flammable cladding exceed victim compensation, highlighting systemic failures in British corporate accountability nearly a decade after 72 deaths.
Andy Burnham has registered £345,000 in donations over the past year, including £164,347 from Lord Sainsbury, alongside various gifts and hospitality received before returning to Parliament.
Rod Glover, husband of late Labor MP Peta Murphy, stated the government's new gambling reforms fall well short of her 2023 recommendations due to industry lobbying, despite praising the legislation for reducing some harms.
A two-year Tasmanian parliamentary inquiry into school bullying and discrimination has published its final report, highlighting issues faced by LGBTIQA+ students and employment practices in Catholic schools.
British citizens in Sweden, including elderly and vulnerable individuals, are facing deportation due to strict enforcement of post-Brexit residency requirements. Sweden's 27.5% refusal rate for residency applications is significantly higher than the EU average.
Russian lawmaker Alyona Arshinova warns that Moldovan President Maia Sandu's actions against Gagauzia's autonomy signal a future shift toward using force in Transnistria and potential integration with Romania.
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut until the US ends its naval blockade and unfreezes Iranian assets. Meanwhile, a ship was hit by a projectile in the strait, resulting in a crew casualty.
Iran's parliament approved the framework of a bill criminalising engagement with 'hostile' foreign media, carrying prison sentences of six months to two years, alongside stricter penalties for intelligence and economic offences.
Labor and the Coalition are cooperating on major reforms regarding gambling advertising, NDIS spending, and news bargaining, bypassing the crossbench to demonstrate traditional two-party capability against rising populist pressure.
All pubs in England will receive protection from being converted into housing or offices under new planning laws presented by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, expanding initial proposals that only covered the last pub in an area.
Western Australian schools experienced 1,107 lockdowns in the last year due to violent threats, a 'staggering' increase attributed to stricter reporting protocols since 2020, according to the Department of Education.
Former KPMG partners Kim Lawry and Eileen Hoggett testified at an inquiry into leaked client information, citing memory lapses. Corporate clients criticized KPMG for slow communication, and lawmakers urged sector reform.
UK Reform leader Nigel Farage faces a resumed parliamentary investigation into undeclared donations and gifts from crypto industry figures Christopher Harborne and George Cottrell following his reelection as Clacton MP.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won back his Clacton parliamentary seat in a by-election boycotted by major British parties, securing 63% of the vote against fringe candidates including comedian Count Binface.
The Albanese government's proposed NDIS overhaul, aimed at curbing the $52bn program's growth by tightening eligibility and introducing independent assessments, faces criticism from cross-benchers who warn it will enable indiscriminate cuts to individual disability support budgets.
Nigel Farage's bye-election win in Clacton was overshadowed by the reopening of an investigation into his undeclared gifts, including a £5m donation from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne and support from convicted fraudster George Cottrell, prompting widespread criticism from MPs across parties.
Singh, 50, has been struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors for lying to a parliamentary committee, a move analysts say reflects the legal system's hardline stance against dishonesty, with minimal expected impact on his political standing due to public fatigue.
One Nation MP Cory Bernardi faced fierce backlash after posting social media videos from a South Australian protest against his party, in which he used an anti-trans slur, called teenage demonstrators 'incels', and mocked attendees.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage won the Clacton by-election with 63 percent of the vote, but snubbed the count amid a strong protest vote for satirical candidate Count Binface. The victory allows Farage to return to Parliament, but parliamentary investigations into his financial affairs will now resume.
Parliament approved the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026, on Thursday, empowering the central government to regulate state taxes on mineral rights to prevent excessive fiscal burdens on mining operations.
