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GOP faces brutal midterm headwinds as Republicans paint election as ‘competition with communism’
Republicans are holding their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas this week, aiming to energise the party’s base ahead of November’s elections that will decide control of Congress. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are set to headline the two-day event, which comes as the GOP defends narrow House and Senate majorities against a backdrop…
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Key swing state voters to settle dueling Senate primary fights in crucial open-seat race
New Hampshire voters go to the polls on Tuesday to choose Democratic and Republican Senate nominees, in a contest that could help decide control of the chamber in the midterm elections. On the Democratic side, socialist-aligned first-time candidate Karishma Manzur is mounting a late surge against establishment favourite Rep. Chris Pappas, mirroring a broader pattern…
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Britain reboots its space strategy with £7.8B already on the launchpad
The UK government has unveiled a new space strategy worth £7.8 billion, combining civilian and military spending across multiple departments to boost economic growth and national security through to 2030. The plan, coordinated by the newly formed Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade alongside the Ministry of Defence and other bodies, reflects a growing…
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Nepal cracks down on online abuse against flood survivors
Nepal’s government is cracking down on online abuse directed at survivors of deadly floods that struck last month, after people appealing for information about missing relatives or criticising the pace of search and rescue efforts were met with hostile and insulting comments. Prime Minister Balendra Shah said those who “belittle” suffering people or add to…
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UK Records Highest Daily Migrant Arrivals Since July as South Coast Tensions Rise
British authorities recorded 625 migrant arrivals on Sunday, the highest daily figure since 29 July, following the successful crossing of a large boat carrying approximately 140 people to Portsmouth. The landing prompted
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The migrant crisis is now a national emergency and if Burnham keeps ignoring it, these ugly protests will only grow: DR ALAN MENDOZA
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing criticism for staying silent on the migrant crisis, even as protests have flared along England’s South Coast, including a blockade at the Port of Dover and demonstrations in Portsmouth. In this opinion piece, Dr Alan Mendoza argues that mass Channel migration has escalated into a national emergency that the…
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‘Global reckoning’ is coming for big tech, says Australian minister
Australia’s government has unveiled draft legislation to impose a “digital duty of care” on tech companies, framing it as basic safety regulation akin to standards for cars, food and appliances. Communications Minister Anika Wells said the law would end an era of platforms “running real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians”, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
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Shetland spaceport project secures £30m of UK government investment
The UK government has announced £30m of investment in SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland, part of a new national space strategy aimed at boosting Britain’s launch capabilities and reducing reliance on other countries for satellite launches. The funding, described by the spaceport as a “hugely significant” vote of confidence, is expected to unlock a further £30m…
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Secret warning to Jim Chalmers that negative gearing and capital gains tax changes will push up rents and drive down house prices is exposed
Treasury privately warned Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers that the government’s changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax would push up rents and lower house prices, according to a Cabinet document obtained under freedom of information laws. The warning came ahead of the May budget, in which Labor scrapped negative gearing for new builds and…