An Ipsos study on British attitudes reveals a pessimistic, distrustful public with contradictory desires for lower taxes and better services. Despite general life happiness, many feel the social contract is broken and lack basic facts about state benefits.
Conservation groups' ads targeting Labor politicians were pulled from Adelaide Airport for being "too political" ahead of the ALP conference, while gas and mining ads initially remained, prompting accusations of corporate interests overriding community concerns.
A cross-party delegation of Irish politicians urged Dublin to send observers to the trial of pro-Palestinian activists in Germany and raise concerns about Irish defendant Daniel Tatlow-Devally's detention conditions with the German chancellor during an upcoming visit.
India's opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi, shut down parliament in protest, demanding the education minister's resignation and government accountability for police violence against youth-led "Cockroach" movement demonstrators and exam scandals. Protests continued in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
A new poll by Rating Sociological Group reveals former Ukrainian army commander-in-chief Valery Zaluzhny and former Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov are Ukraine's most trusted politicians, with 70% and 65% trust respectively. President Zelensky ranks fourth at 59%, while former commander Alexander Syrsky and ex-President Pyotr Poroshenko have the lowest ratings.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has appointed Mikhail Drapaty as the new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army, replacing Alexander Syrsky. Chief of the General Staff Andrey Gnatov was also dismissed, with Vladimir Gorbatyuk expected to succeed him, though no official decrees have been issued yet.
Incoming Labor president Kate Ellis warns that political toxicity is harming public debate and limiting MPs' ability to do their jobs. Ahead of the national conference in Adelaide, Ellis emphasized Labor's focus on policies to improve voters' lives, including universal childcare, while addressing sexism and safety concerns in politics.
Queensland's Liberal National government buried a report by domestic violence victim-survivors that criticized police handling of cases and advocated for civilian review mechanisms, despite promises to prioritize victims in justice policies.
Britain's new chancellor, John Healey, faces a severe affordability crisis with declining household incomes, high inflation, and rising borrowing costs. The article outlines a "triple bind" and proposes direct inflation reduction through essential price cuts and tax reforms on investment income and landlord taxation to provide relief without provoking higher interest rates.
Andy Burnham has become the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years, succeeding Keir Starmer after winning a Makerfield by-election and being appointed Labour Party leader. Burnham, a former Manchester Mayor and advocate of "pro-business socialism," faces deep political, economic, and social challenges.
A dispute has erupted in Bnei Brak, Israel, over municipal attempts to implement gender-segregated streets, which were halted after criticism. Concurrently, the Knesset approved a law allowing segregated university programs, fueling a broader debate on gender equality ahead of the October election.
Australian politicians, their staff, and families face unprecedented security threats, including online abuse, in-person intimidation, and physical attacks, described as the most dangerous security environment in decades. This follows a rise in politically motivated violence in the UK and US, prompting calls for urgent security reviews and a de-escalation of political rhetoric.
Malaysian lawmaker Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was acquitted on Monday after the Federal Court dismissed the final appeal in his six-year corruption case. The decision secures his parliamentary seat and allows him to continue his political career.
Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch argues Europe's AI future depends on leveraging its cheap electricity, warning that selling this resource to U.S. tech giants risks losing value. He advocates for transforming energy into AI infrastructure domestically to retain economic benefits and R&D.
Matt Shea's documentary explores how crypto billionaires seek to bypass traditional democratic systems, influencing politics and law through wealth and new digital nations like Liberland, with figures like Justin Sun and Donald Trump Jr. involved.
Police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe have urged the public not to speculate on motives, stating there is no evidence of political motivation. Politicians across the spectrum have echoed calls for restraint, warning that speculation is unhelpful and distressing to the family.
Police investigating the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe have urged the public and politicians to avoid speculation, after Nigel Farage commented on the case. Detectives stated there is no evidence of political motivation or a wider public threat.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican and ally of Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following a sudden illness. His office confirmed his passing on Sunday, with reports suggesting chest pains and cardiac arrest. Graham, who represented South Carolina since 2003, was a key figure in foreign policy and a staunch defender of Trump.
Greek anti-terrorist police arrested three individuals in connection with firebomb attacks targeting New Democracy politicians. One attack on July 1 resulted in the death of a 72-year-old woman in Thessaloniki.
Greek police arrested three individuals in Thessaloniki and Crete in connection with recent attacks on ruling party politicians, including a fatal car explosion on July 1 that killed a woman. Two more people were later detained over a 2010 firebomb attack.
A 55-year-old woman has been arrested in Seoul for defamation after allegedly spreading false information on social media accusing prominent politicians of serious crimes, including murder, sex trafficking, and drug use. The suspect, whose identity is withheld, was sent to prosecution on Friday.
Darcy Byrne, Labor mayor of Sydney's Inner West Council, is leading a grassroots movement to curb gambling harm, advocating for fewer poker machines in NSW clubs. He compares the poker machine lobby to the US NRA and discussed his successful motion at the NSW Labor conference.
Andy Burnham apologises for Labour's slow response on Gaza ceasefire. He calls for more pressure on Israel, including a ban on trade with illegal settlements, and notes evidence of war crimes.
Spain's National Court has ordered BBVA, the country's second-largest bank, and its former chairman Francisco Gonzalez to stand trial for alleged corporate spying. The bank is accused of hiring a private investigation agency run by disgraced former police chief Jose Manuel Villarejo to spy on politicians, journalists, and business figures.
