Minister Mike Tapp Row with Home Secretary Mahmood
Minister Mike Tapp has clashed with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood over deportation policy, sources confirm.
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Andy Burnham as PM: Defeating Farage and Reviving Hope
Andy Burnham is the only leader who can keep Nigel Farage out of Downing Street, offering a unique blend of optimism and realism to counter the Reform surge.
Zohran Mamdani Wins World Cup in New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made a mark on the 2026 World Cup with cheap transport, ticket lotteries, and passionate fan engagement, contrasting with Fifa and Trump.
Starmer's Authority Tested Over Minister Tapp Row
Shabana Mahmood demands PM sack Mike Tapp over breach of ministerial code, testing Keir Starmer's diminished authority as Andy Burnham prepares to take over.
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Afternoon Update: Friday June 26 – Key News
Today's top stories: federal budget surplus announced, new climate targets, and major infrastructure projects get green light. Plus, sport and weather updates.
Starmer's Downfall a Warning for Albanese: Waterford
Jack Waterford warns Anthony Albanese that Keir Starmer's political struggles in the UK mirror challenges facing the Australian PM, urging caution amid falling approval ratings and internal party tensions.
After Starmer Purge, Could Burnham Lure Back Left?
Keir Starmer's purge of left-wing Labour members may push them toward Andy Burnham, who offers a more inclusive vision, potentially reshaping the party's future.
Teal Independents Launch Community Strong Australia Party
Teal independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch Community Strong Australia, a new party with flexible voting and no formal leader, posing both opportunities and risks.
Greens' Waters defends CGT and negative gearing deal
Greens leader Larissa Waters defends the capital gains tax and negative gearing deal with Labor as the best achievable, while opposing NDIS cuts and addressing One Nation's rise.
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US Military Trials for UK Crimes Under Scrutiny
A British academic strangled by a US fighter pilot in Cambridge saw her case tried in a US military court, raising questions about a parallel justice system operating in the UK.
Australia's Paid Leave Extended to 26 Weeks
From July 1, Australian families can claim 26 weeks of paid parental leave with superannuation, but experts say more support for working mothers and migrant women is needed.
Community Strong Australia: A New Political Force
Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch Community Strong Australia, a new party offering unity over division. Can it appeal to One Nation voters?
Corrections and Clarifications: June 25, 2026
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Olly Robbins in talks for top security role
Olly Robbins, former chief Brexit negotiator, is reportedly in discussions to become the UK's next National Security Adviser, a key role overseeing intelligence and security policy.
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Starmer's Leadership Alienated Labour Voters, Readers Say
Readers respond to Owen Jones's critique of Keir Starmer's tenure as prime minister, citing alienation of traditional Labour voters, policy flip-flops, and evisceration of the left.
Unison Backs Miliband as Chancellor, Burnham for Govt
Unison, the UK's largest trade union, has endorsed Ed Miliband for chancellor and Andy Burnham for a government role, boosting Labour's left wing.
Teal Independents Launch New Political Party
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Can Albanese Learn From Starmer's Fall?
Anthony Albanese faces challenges similar to Keir Starmer's UK Labour woes. This podcast explores lessons for the Australian PM from Starmer's electoral fall.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has publicly endorsed Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham as a future Labour prime minister, overlooking senior colleagues Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband.
Warren warns Trump-era mergers could be reversed
Senator Elizabeth Warren warns that corporate mergers approved under Trump, including a $111bn media deal, could be undone by a future administration amid a 'tsunami of anger'.
NDIS Reforms Delayed Until August After Government-Greens Deal
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Renovating Multiculturalism: Elevating Interculturalism
The Lowy Institute poll shows 73% view Australia's cultural diversity positively, down from 90% in 2024. Assistant Minister Julian Hill calls for a reset, emphasising interculturalism and bridging capital.
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Final ISIS-Linked Woman Returns to Australia from Syria
The last Australian woman linked to Islamic State has been granted a permit to return from Syria with her child, ending her exclusion order. Experts say repatriation is the safest legal option.
Tax reform debate shows Australian democracy working
The Albanese government's tax reforms passed parliament after debate and negotiations, demonstrating Australia's democratic system functioning effectively and proving major reform is still achievable.
Last IS-linked Australian woman to return from Syrian camp
An Australian woman linked to Islamic State will return from Syria after the government was advised it could no longer enforce a criminal exclusion order.
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Guardian Corrections and Clarifications June 24 2026
The Guardian published corrections on June 24 2026, including a factual error about a historical event and a clarification on a policy article.
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