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Reoffending by early-release prisoners fuels calls to scrap scheme
Criticism of the government’s early prisoner release scheme has intensified into sustained political and public pressure, with victims, their families and MPs calling for the policy to be substantially reformed or scrapped altogether. In Sheffield, a student named Emily was assaulted by a man who had been freed ahead of schedule despite holding a prior…
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Prison reforms: Everything Prime Minister Andy Burnham is planning including 14,000 new places
Releasing prisoners early is aimed at easing overcrowding in jails but the scheme has been paused
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Is it time to ban boozing in parliament?
Green MP Hannah Spencer “had a point” when she complained about drinking in parliament, ex-deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman has said.
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Nauru, the world’s 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
Nauru, the world’s third-smallest country by population, has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, restoring the traditional local spelling and pronunciation that had previously been anglicised for the convenience of foreigners. President David Adeang said the change was intended to “more faithfully honour our nation’s heritage, our language, and our identity”, following…
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US to close five foreign consulates in rare diplomatic move as part of Trump’s America First agenda
The US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five foreign diplomatic posts, in a rare downsizing of America’s global footprint as part of President Donald Trump’s drive to cut what his administration views as bloated government bureaucracy. The move follows sweeping cuts across the federal government since Trump returned to office, including…
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How young Aussies face an $85k bill – each! – because of Albo’s economic plans that were meant to help: PETER VAN ONSELEN
Columnist Peter van Onselen argues that the Albanese government’s first home buyer policies have left young Australians dangerously exposed as property prices begin to fall. He contends that Labor’s five per cent deposit scheme encouraged buyers to take on 95 per cent mortgages, while the government’s own inflationary spending helped push interest rates higher and…
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Can you tell if someone is filming you with Meta glasses? – video
A Guardian Australia video discusses whether it’s possible to tell when someone is filming or photographing you using Meta’s smart glasses, amid growing public concern about the devices’ covert recording capabilities. Presenter Rafqa Touma speaks with technology reporter Josh Taylor, lifestyle editor Alyx Gorman, and Lauren Perry, a responsible technology policy specialist at the Human…
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Restore is a busted flush. But here is how the Right CAN unite to win: NADINE DORRIES
Daily Mail columnist Nadine Dorries argues that the parties of the British Right – the Conservatives, Reform and Restore – remain dangerously divided while Labour benefits from Andy Burnham courting the Liberal Democrats and Greens into a united Left. She dismisses a public offer of unity from Restore founder Rupert Lowe to co-operate with Reform…
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Trump privately tells embattled congressman Max Miller his campaign is in trouble: ‘Not looking good’
Donald Trump has privately warned Republican congressman Max Miller that his re-election campaign is struggling, reportedly telling him “not looking good” amid signs of a difficult race. The exchange highlights growing concern within Trump’s circle about the strength of Miller’s campaign as he seeks to hold his seat, underscoring the pressure vulnerable incumbents face heading…
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Jack Smith invited to testify before Senate Judiciary Committee next month
Former special counsel Jack Smith has been invited to testify in late September in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Monday. “Im inviting Jack Smith 2 testify before Senate Judic Cmte on Sept 22,” Grassley, the chair of the committee said in a post on the social platform X Monday…