PM Refuses Apology Over Broken Promises
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese refuses to apologise for broken promises on power prices, housing, tax, and more, as Labor faces record low support.
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US Senate Passes $70bn Immigration Bill After Clash
The US Senate passed a $70bn bill to fund ICE and border patrol for three years, overcoming delays and backlash over a Trump settlement fund. The legislation now heads to the House.
Lammy backs Starmer amid Burnham leadership bid
David Lammy defends Keir Starmer after Andy Burnham says he would contest Labour leadership. Lammy urges Elon Musk to stop tweeting about Henry Nowak case.
Govt spent $170m fighting NDIS participants' appeals
The Albanese government spent $170m in legal fees over three years fighting NDIS participants appealing decisions, a Senate estimates hearing revealed. Participants win 30% of cases.
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PM denies majority reason for tax backflip
Anthony Albanese has denied his 18-seat majority prompted the government's backflip on capital gains tax and negative gearing, warning voters may turn to populism.
Housing Prices Drop: Political Fallout for Labor?
Explore the political dilemma facing Labor as falling house prices create a conundrum: solving the affordability crisis without hurting homeowners.
Penny Wong Israel, Nauru Statement, Snow Season Fears
Penny Wong condemns Israeli treatment of Australian women, Nauru defends itself against whistleblower claims, and El Niño threatens snow season. Plus other top stories.
NHS Patient Data: Stop Palantir Before Trust Is Lost
The Guardian warns against Palantir's unlimited access to NHS patient data, urging ministers to end the contract to protect medical confidentiality and public trust.
Andy Burnham’s Plan to Fix England’s Social Care Crisis
Andy Burnham prioritizes overhauling England's social care system. Explore the crisis, funding issues, government plans, and the staggering costs of reform.
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Trump Claims Democrats ‘Trying to Steal’ California Primaries
Donald Trump has alleged without evidence that Democrats are cheating in California’s primaries, claiming mail-in ballots are being used to steal elections. His remarks have alarmed election observers who warn of misinformation risks.
Butler's ex-chief of staff in lobbying loophole
Secret documents reveal Health Minister Mark Butler gave inside access to his former chief of staff, who now works for Ramsay Health Care, exposing a major loophole in lobbying laws.
Burnham on BBC QT, Gov't Slams Two-Tier Justice Claim
Andy Burnham will appear on BBC's Question Time tonight amid the Henry Nowak murder controversy. The government rejects claims of two-tier policing, calling them a slur on officers.
Blair's Grip on UK Politics: Time to Break Free
Tony Blair's enduring influence on British politics is critiqued, with Starmer's government mired in backward-looking Blairite policies, failing to forge a new path.
Albanese Signals End to Soaring Property Values
Anthony Albanese has indicated he wants to slow down property price growth to help first home buyers, a bold move that contrasts with John Howard's legacy. Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax aim to make housing more affordable.
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Meta Slams Australia's Tech News Payment Law
Meta attacks Australia's draft law forcing tech giants to pay for news, calling it discriminatory and economically incoherent. The law targets Meta, Google, and TikTok.
Barnaby Joyce: anti-abortion view not majority
Barnaby Joyce has acknowledged that opposition to abortion is not the majority view in Australia after attending an anti-abortion rally in Sydney, where he supported a bill banning sex-selective abortions.
Foreign Affairs, Social Services Face Senate Estimates
Senior officials from Foreign Affairs and Social Services departments are set to face tough questions at Senate estimates hearings this week, with issues including visa processing and welfare payments under the spotlight.
Daughter Fears Father's Deportation to Nauru
Sara, an Australian woman, fears her father Youssef will be deported to Nauru as part of the NZYQ cohort, despite having served his time. Human rights lawyers warn of lifelong harm to families.
Vermont School District Defies Trump on Immigration
In Winooski, Vermont, a diverse school district with many English learners, Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria refuses to comply with Trump administration policies targeting immigrants, implementing a sanctuary policy and facing threats.
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White House Plan to Vet Grants for 'American Values' Alarms
The White House proposes sweeping changes requiring all federal grants to advance President Trump's policy priorities, sparking widespread concern among researchers who warn it would undermine peer review and academic freedom.
Marles warns anti-migrant rhetoric risks Asia ties
Defence Minister Richard Marles warns political attacks on migration could undermine Australia's security and relationships in Asia, as debate over migrant intakes intensifies.
Dick Smith Slams 'Relentless' Immigration as Australia Hits 28M
Australian businessman Dick Smith criticizes high immigration levels as Australia's population surpasses 28 million, warning of unsustainable growth to 100 million by 2100.
Pauline Hanson's First National Press Club Address
Pauline Hanson will deliver her first National Press Club address in a 30-year career, marking One Nation's resurgence after winning a lower house seat and leading polls.
OpenAI Faces Challenges as AI IPO Race Heats Up
A year after predicting superintelligence, OpenAI struggles with monetization and costs as rivals like SpaceX and Anthropic race to go public in record-setting IPOs.
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Albanese mocks Taylor as 'Temu Abbott' in tax fight
Anthony Albanese ridiculed Angus Taylor as 'Temu Abbott' amid bitter budget tax changes fight. Greens raise concerns over sweeping discretionary powers for the government.
UK's Democracy Doom Loop: Fix Trust or Face Irrelevance
Polly Curtis warns Britain's democracy is in a 'doom loop' of mistrust and failure, urging leaders to upgrade democracy with more participation, respect, and honesty to avoid a point of no return.
300,000 Centrelink Payments Cancelled Illegally: Gov't Admits
The Albanese government has admitted illegally cancelling hundreds of thousands of Centrelink payments due to a glitch in the automated mutual obligations system, with the number estimated around 300,000.
Sturgeon: 'Deceived and betrayed' by husband over £400k theft
Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon says she was 'deceived, misled and betrayed' by estranged husband Peter Murrell after he admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the Scottish National Party over 12 years.
Wong Refuses to Link Migration to Housing Supply
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has refused to back calls to tie migration levels to housing supply, instead defending the government's efforts to reduce migration while boosting home building.
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GPs overloaded, can't help elderly at risk of falls: MPs
A House of Commons committee finds that GPs in England are so overloaded they cannot assess older patients for fall risk, despite falls being the leading cause of injury death among over-65s, costing the NHS billions annually.
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