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2 hours ago

MP Rupert Lowe investigated by standards watchdog

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is investigating ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe for allegedly failing to declare over £600,000 raised through a Crowdfunder for his Rape Gang Inquiry.
UK politics
#leadership
fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago
UK politics

Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world

Current political leaders are emphasizing patience and pragmatism in a time of growing public impatience and disillusionment.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
UK news

The 10 moments that defined Keir Starmer's first year in office

Keir Starmer marks his first year as Prime Minister with the largest parliamentary majority in 25 years, emphasizing cautious reform and significant international negotiations.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Republican Senate Campaign Arm Throws Ken Paxton All the Way Under the Bus: Truly Repulsive and Disgusting'

After 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds. I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation.
Relationships
#trump
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
US politics

Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariff over 'witch hunt' trial of ex-leader Bolsonaro | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
US politics

Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariff over 'witch hunt' trial of ex-leader Bolsonaro | CBC News

fromQNS
15 hours ago

Council Member Won, husband Eugene Noh denounce 'sexist' scrutiny after he joins Adams campaign - QNS

"Having followed Mayor Adams's career and his time in office, I knew that he was not the man that he was portrayed and characterized to be," Noh said. "I built my career on helping underdogs towards upset victories."
US politics
fromIntelligencer
16 hours ago

Why Did Trump Tap an 'Alpha Male' Influencer for Ambassadorship?

In a three-minute video set to patriotic-sounding music, Adams compared his being tapped for the position to the Americans called to serve in the armed forces or as first responders.
US politics
fromThe Nation
20 hours ago

Has the Climate Movement Been Too Polite? This Senator Thinks So.

The fossil fuel industry has run the biggest and most malevolent propaganda operation the country has ever seen. It is defending a $700-plus billion [annual] subsidy of not being charged for the health and environmental damages caused by burning fossil fuels. I think the more people understand that, the more they'll be irate [that] they've been lied to.
US politics
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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Oliver Callan: Traditionalists, your time has come - here's my guilt-free guide to being a right-winger

The liberal era is over, so start cracking offensive jokes, enjoy that lovely weather and listen to a bro podcast.
Right-wing politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Taoiseach accuses Pearse Doherty of 'asserting falsehoods' over claim Japan flight rebooked for hurling semi-final

"It's a nonsense story. It is important that the context is made very clear. The story is suggesting there was a rescheduling to do with the match. There wasn't."
US politics
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

After Iran's war with Israel, questions return about Khamenei's potential successors

The process of selecting a successor to Ayatollah Khamenei has become more urgent after recent conflicts.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 day ago

Former OneRepublic member Tim Myers is running for California lieutenant governor

As a Democrat, Myers said he wants to see state leaders stand up more to President Donald Trump and his administration's policies, specifically pointing to the deployment of troops to Los Angeles amid increased immigration enforcement operations and scaled-back or eliminated funding to universities and Medicaid.
US politics
#brazil
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 day ago

'Bromley bristles with opportunity - but it can't take another Labour tax raid'

Bromley is a mix of Kent and London, regarded as one of the safest and greenest boroughs, while actively addressing local issues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Wednesday briefing: Can Macron and Starmer solve the small-boats crisis?

The UK has backed recent moves by French police to immobilise the inflatable boats used by people smugglers by slashing them. It's not yet clear whether this was a one-off instance or part of a broader shift in strategy expected to be outlined soon by Keir Starmer and Macron.
UK politics
#economics
fromFortune
4 days ago
US politics

Musk forms the America Party and Sam Altman backs 'techno-capitalism' as old economic consensus gives way to rival visions

fromFortune
4 days ago
US politics

Musk forms the America Party and Sam Altman backs 'techno-capitalism' as old economic consensus gives way to rival visions

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

Opinion: 'You're an artist? What kind of artist are you?' * Oregon ArtsWatch

In the fog of war, or rather the fog of political chaos, intrigue and hype inundating us every news cycle, the political dynamics surrounding arts organizations have become increasingly contentious.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany: Chancellor Merz's party sees approval rating rise DW 07/07/2025

Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) faces significant electoral challenges and internal calls for a renewed peace focus.
Germany news
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

As Trump Pushes Tariff War, Ford's Electricity Bluff Loses Voltage | The Walrus

In the summer of 2003, a single software bug in an Ohio power plant cascaded into one of the largest blackouts in North American history, plunging most of Ontario and the northeastern United States into darkness.
Canada news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 days ago

Conservative stalwart and former MP Norman Tebbit has died aged 94

Lord Tebbit was first elected to the House of Commons in 1970, serving as a Member of Parliament until 1992, representing Epping and Chingford.
UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Democrat Under Indictment for Money Laundering Slams Trump Tariffs: I Have a Lot of Businesses That Are Facing This Uncertainty'

Rep. Henry Cuellar criticized President Trump's recent trade tariffs, expressing concerns about uncertainty faced by businesses. He emphasized the importance of certainty in trade.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Russia's former transport minister dies from gunshot wound hours after sacking

Roman Starovoit, the ex-transport minister, was found dead from a gunshot wound shortly after being dismissed by President Putin. Investigators stated he appeared to have killed himself.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Spineless Biglaw Firms Featured In Sunday Funny Pages - Above the Law

It seems Grandison's approach to meeting their $100 million pro bono commitment to help the Trump administration defend police brutality is their new invention: the $50 million billable hour.
US politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 days ago

Kneecap and Fontaines D.C. call out Israeli 'genocide' at epic Finsbury Park gig

Belfast rapper Mo Chara humorously reflected on their recent legal issues, stating, "It's been a mad few weeks, it's nice to be in London and not in court." His comments highlighted the tension surrounding their pro-Palestinian statements, especially after the political backlash following Coachella.
London music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Suriname elects first female president amid economic uncertainty

Jennifer Geerlings-Simons has been elected as Suriname's first female president, leading the nation during a crisis amid hopes of future oil wealth.
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fromFox News
5 days ago

NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's professor father claimed Hitler inspired by Abraham Lincoln

"With the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln generalized the solution of reservations, they herded American Indians into separate territories. For the Nazis, this was the inspiration - Hitler realized two things: one, that genocide is doable."
US politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Eilis O'Hanlon: Mary Robinson gave the role of President notions. It's time to let them go

The former president made the role seem like a bigger deal than it was ever intended to be, and this might be hampering the search for the next one.
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fromNew York Post
5 days ago
US politics

Former AOC backer has stark warning for young Mamdani fans: 'They're selling a fantasy that doesn't work'

fromNew York Post
5 days ago
US politics

Former AOC backer has stark warning for young Mamdani fans: 'They're selling a fantasy that doesn't work'

fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Why people boo Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone and why he loves it

Larry Stone's tenure as Santa Clara County Assessor ends this Sunday, and he’s become accustomed to being booed at public events, which he embraces as a sign of recognition.
Silicon Valley
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Tax-dodging Rep. Charles Rangel left behind modest estate - much less than $1.7M net worth upon retirement: records

Rangel's financial misbehavior and ethical questions plagued his career, from taking a low-interest loan in the 1960s to his undisclosed rental income and omitted assets.
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