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Chaos erupts at Trump’s South Carolina rally as protesters posing as MAGA fans try to derail event before loyalists step in to the delight of president
Donald Trump’s South Carolina rally was interrupted by at least six protesters during its first 20 minutes as he campaigned for Darline Graham, his chosen candidate for the US Senate. The disruptions drew chants from supporters and highlighted tensions at the event, where a supporter appeared to punch one protester. Trump called the protesters “paid”…
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PHP vulnerabilities force Australian government websites offline
Several major Australian government websites, including those of the cyber defence agency and the Australian Bureau of Statistics, were taken offline after critical vulnerabilities were identified in PHP. The incident matters because PHP underpins a large share of websites, and the flaw could put sensitive information and vulnerable systems at risk. The outages occurred in…
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Making whiskey at home could land you in prison, but Supreme Court may change that
The US Supreme Court will review a federal law that prohibits people from distilling spirits at home, even in small quantities for personal use. The case will test whether Congress can rely on its power to collect taxes to ban an activity in someone’s home, with implications for the limits of federal authority. The 1868…
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Fox News Poll: Gender gap and pocketbook pain shape Ohio Senate race
Former Democratic senator Sherrod Brown leads appointed Republican senator Jon Husted 52% to 47% among likely Ohio voters, according to a poll conducted in October 2026. Brown’s stronger personal ratings, economic discontent and a sizeable gender gap are among the factors shaping the contest. Brown is viewed favourably by 50% and unfavourably by 48%, while…
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Fox News Poll: Texas Senate race galloping toward a photo finish
A new poll finds Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton tied at 49% among likely voters in Texas’s US Senate race, tightening from Talarico’s two-point lead last month. The result puts the state’s long record of Republican wins in statewide elections under pressure, though the poll also finds Texans slightly favour Republicans retaining control…
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Government indecision over release of PC Harper killers made police jobs harder, Badenoch says
Kemi Badenoch will tell the Police Federation that government uncertainty over early release made the work of PC Andrew Harper’s colleagues harder. The debate followed news that the men convicted of his manslaughter could have qualified for release next year, prompting criticism of the scheme and the Government’s response. Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole were…
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UK aid stops over 100 attempts to smuggle migrants through the Western Balkans since June
UK-funded support has helped Western Balkan authorities intercept more than 100 attempts to smuggle migrants since June 2026, disrupting several criminal gangs. The UK says the work is intended to make a key transit route less viable for smugglers and contribute to wider efforts to reduce irregular migration to Europe and the UK. At a…
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Streaming Fraud Threatens More Than Fraudsters. We Must Find Meaningful Solutions (Guest Column)
The article argues that streaming fraud diverts royalties from songwriters and other legitimate rights holders, and that artificial intelligence is making the problem larger. It says the issue should be addressed as part of the upcoming US proceedings on songwriter streaming rates, and frames fraud as both an industry concern and a potential national security…
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Aspiring GOP congresswoman said rape victims who have abortions are murderers – and that non-Christian religions are akin to witchcraft
Washington state Republican candidate Katy Cornell has faced criticism after resurfaced sermon recordings showed her describing abortion as murder, including after rape, and appearing to endorse the view that worship outside Christianity is witchcraft. The recordings have intensified scrutiny of how her religious beliefs might relate to her campaign for a seat in the state…