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Cornyn reaches deal with Justice Department to allow Blanche nomination to advance
Senator John Cornyn has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to support advancing Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general after the department formally ended a controversial compensation fund. The deal removes a significant obstacle to Blanche’s confirmation and reflects Republican concern over whether the proposed fund could be revived. The Justice Department rescinded the…
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Check out David Byrne’s ‘Biking Playlist’
David Byrne, former Talking Heads frontman, has released a new “Biking Playlist” as part of his ongoing David Byrne Radio series, accompanying it with reflections on how the boundaries of pop music continue to shift. The playlist, featuring artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Mitski, Phoebe Bridgers and Sofia Isella, was compiled while Byrne has been touring…
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Putin’s hell as Ukraine unleashes its most intense bombardment of the war, igniting fires across Russia and destroying drone factory
Ukraine has carried out what is believed to be its most intense bombardment of Russia since the war began, sparking fires and destroying a drone factory in an overnight assault. Russian forces reported downing or intercepting 1,165 drones, bombs and missiles, underlining the scale of the strikes and Kyiv’s growing capacity to hit targets deep…
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Count Binface could get 20% of vote in Clacton by-election, new poll shows
Some 20 per cent of Clacton voters to back Count Binface in Nigel Farage’s constituency
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Inside David’s ‘Project K’ and the relentless 12-year campaign to get Becks the only prize he ever really wanted – a knighthood: PART THREE of ALISON BOSHOFF’s bombshell new book
David Beckham’s knighthood, conferred by King Charles at an investiture on 4 November 2025, is revealed to be the culmination of a 12-year campaign nicknamed “Project K”, according to journalist Alison Boshoff’s new book. The former footballer, described as a lifelong royalist with ambitions to be embraced by the establishment, called the honour more meaningful…
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California Democratic Party backs billionaire tax despite internal opposition
The article’s full text was unavailable, so only its headline can be reliably summarised. It indicates that the California Democratic Party endorsed a proposed tax on billionaires despite opposition from within the party. The endorsement suggests a divide among California Democrats over tax policy and the political consequences of targeting wealthy residents. No further details…
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Senate reaches deal on funding bill, avoids shutdown
The US Senate reached an agreement on a funding bill, avoiding an imminent government shutdown. The deal matters because a shutdown could have disrupted federal services, delayed payments and affected government employees. The available article text provides no further details on the legislation, including its spending level, duration or the terms agreed by senators. It…
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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation unveils new leader for Victoria – and bans the ABC and Guardian
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has appointed a new leader for its Victorian branch ahead of the state’s election campaign, while also announcing that it will no longer engage with the ABC or The Guardian. The move reflects the party’s longstanding hostility towards what it regards as left-leaning mainstream media outlets, and signals its intent…
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Killers will go free if campaigners succeed in banning drill rap lyrics as evidence in court cases, police warn
Police officers have warned that banning drill and rap lyrics from being used as evidence in criminal trials could allow killers to walk free, pushing back against a campaign by musicians and civil liberties groups who argue the practice unfairly targets young Black men and criminalises a legitimate art form. The issue centres on cases…