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.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns announced a $2.5 billion taxpayer-funded deal to keep Australia's largest aluminium smelter, Tomago Aluminium, running for another decade through subsidized power and renewable energy investments.
The Greens refuse to support the Australian government's gambling legislation without sweeping amendments, demanding a total ban on betting inducements and stricter online advertising rules ahead of parliament's return.
Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan, elected in May 2026, faces criticism for 2025 podcast comments suggesting rape exists on a 'spectrum' and questioning the 'monster rapist' stereotype, with opponents accusing them of minimising the crime's severity.
Ongoing cyclospora outbreaks linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce have caused a sharp drop in salad sales, hitting restaurant chains like Sweetgreen and Chopt, and grocery stores across the U.S.
Labour's Bev Craig secured a decisive victory in the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection, winning 66.3% of second-preference votes and reclaiming areas from Reform UK and the Greens. This outcome provides a significant boost for Labour and raises critical questions for Nigel Farage's party regarding its national standing and funding issues.
Andy Burnham outlined plans for a national care service, seeking cross-party support from Tories and Lib Dems. Robert Jenrick (Reform UK) claimed the PM desired a 'death tax'. Green Party's Zack Polanski faces criticism over a social media post, prompting discussion by Pippa Crerar and Peter Walker.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak, likely linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, has sickened over 7,100 people in Michigan, highlighting leafy greens as a major source of foodborne illness due to high consumption, growth methods, and raw consumption without a 'kill step'.
Taylor Farms is voluntarily recalling iceberg lettuce in 27 U.S. states due to potential cyclosporiasis contamination. The recall follows a CDC investigation linking shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico to an outbreak at Taco Bell locations in five states, prompting concerns about flu-like symptoms and watery diarrhea.
Sapelo Island's Gullah Geechee community successfully voted against a zoning amendment that would have allowed larger residential square footage, preventing increased development. The referendum, a rare event in Georgia, aimed to protect the community's cultural and environmental landscape from external developers.
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.
Germany's Bundestag rejected a resolution by The Greens party to significantly increase military support for Ukraine, including the provision of Taurus cruise missiles and Patriot interceptor missiles. Only 79 lawmakers voted in favor.
SpaceX stock closed at $148, below its IPO price for the second day. Despite Nasdaq-100 inclusion and bullish analyst ratings, some analysts recommend selling, citing concerns.
SpaceX's stock closed below its IPO price for the second consecutive day, trading at $148. Despite inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 and mostly bullish analyst ratings, some analysts recommend selling shares, citing valuation concerns.
KPMG appointed Michael Ebeid as new chair after Martin Sheppard resigned. Ebeid previously called leak allegations "completely false" and Senator O'Neill's actions "inappropriate and unfair." He apologized, citing lack of full knowledge at the time. Greens senator Barbara Pocock criticized the appointment, stating it "risks entrenching the very culture and leadership that need to change."
Labor's proposed gambling advertising reforms have been criticized as insufficient by the Liberal and Greens parties, who are calling for more stringent measures. The bill faces an uncertain future in parliament, with opponents arguing the changes do not go far enough to address gambling harm.
France's Green party will introduce a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government, citing its inadequate response to a record-breaking heat wave that caused an estimated 1,000 additional deaths.
Labor's proposed gambling advertising reforms have faced strong criticism from the Coalition and Greens, who deem them too weak and a "capitulation" to the gambling lobby. Critics argue the changes, set to take effect in 2027, do not go far enough in protecting vulnerable individuals, particularly children and young people, and are calling for a more comprehensive Senate inquiry.
The Greens and David Pocock support a parliamentary inquiry into fossil fuel industry's influence in schools and sports via sponsorships, as exposed by Comms Declare's report highlighting 260+ programs potentially 'petro-grooming' children.
The Green Party, now with over 230,000 members (up from 68,000), considers restructuring to enhance effectiveness and representation, potentially introducing delegate nomination or online voting to its direct-democracy model.
Australia's parliament enters its last week before the winter break amidst high tensions. Key events include Vanuatu's PM visit, the Midwinter Ball, and crucial negotiations on Labor's budget, NDIS cuts, tax legislation, and gambling advertising reforms.
Der 4. Februar 1994 markierte einen Wendepunkt in der Geldpolitik, als die Federal Reserve unter Alan Greenspan ihre Entscheidungen direkt bekannt gab. Diese Transparenz revolutionierte die Kommunikation mit den Finanzmärkten, hatte aber auch ihre Grenzen und Folgen, die bis heute nachwirken.
Alan Greenspan, ancien président de la Réserve fédérale américaine, est décédé à 100 ans. Son décès survient alors que le Bitcoin gagne en intérêt comme alternative aux banques centrales, dont il incarnait la stabilité.
Nach dem Tod von Alan Greenspan bilanzieren Handelsblatt-Chefökonom Bert Rürup und Michael Hüther vom Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft die Entwicklung der Geldpolitik kritisch. Sie diskutieren Greenspans Erbe, die Rolle der Notenbanken bei der Marktstabilisierung und die These, dass Inflation heute eher ein strukturelles als ein monetäres Problem sei, was die Unabhängigkeit der Zentralbanken herausfordert.
