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Trump allies discuss emergency powers if Republicans lose midterms
MAGA activists have urged President Donald Trump to consider extraordinary action, including martial law, if Republicans lose November’s midterm elections and activists claim the vote was rigged. The proposals matter because they would challenge established election procedures, although the article says there is no evidence the upcoming election will be rigged. During a 30 September…
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Civil servant accused of earning £280,000 from multiple government jobs
Kashim Chowdhury, 55, is on trial accused of fraudulently holding several government jobs at once while working remotely, earning more than £280,000 during months when he had multiple full-time posts. Witnesses told Southwark Crown Court that he produced poor work and missed meetings, raising questions about how he managed the roles. Managers said he failed…
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How Creators Make Money: Digital-Native Leaders on What Drives Audiences and Brands in the Attention Economy
Executives from Comscore, JesserCo., Uproxx Studios and Culture Genesis said creator-led media is drawing large audiences and reshaping how brands reach viewers. They argued that online creators can produce shared cultural moments, while giving advertisers access to younger people who are difficult to reach through television. Comscore’s Aaron Doades said Jesser reached more unique viewers…
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Ministers would repeat the Afghan superinjunction scandal – as row breaks out over thousands who served Britain who are now ‘abandoned’ to Taliban reprisals
The Ministry of Defence says it would use a superinjunction again if needed to keep information about a major Afghan data breach secret. The disclosure comes amid criticism that thousands of Afghans who worked alongside British forces and have been offered sanctuary remain in danger under Taliban rule, without clear help to reach safety. A…
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Andy Burnham urges Scots to ‘move beyond’ independence bid and ‘end the old politics of conflict’… at the same time as he’s reviving Brexit rows
Andy Burnham urged Scottish politicians to move beyond the independence debate and focus on practical issues, while reaffirming his support for Scotland remaining in the UK. He offered the SNP-led Scottish Government deeper devolution and called for more co-operation with London, arguing that constitutional disputes consume time and energy that could be spent on people’s…
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A good thing there’s no international crisis, ministers! Labour’s Miliband and Healey blasted for ‘pretending to be influencers’ by filming social media stunt in a tuktuk at Bangkok summit
Ed Miliband and John Healey faced criticism after filming a light-hearted social media video in a Bangkok tuk-tuk while attending meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. The clip prompted questions about ministers’ priorities as the Middle East crisis and war in Ukraine fuel economic uncertainty, and as the Government prepares for a…
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EU leaders back Zelensky as Trump criticises Ukraine’s refinery strikes
Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow continued attacks despite a proposed energy ceasefire, deepening tensions with Washington. Donald Trump condemned the strikes and said Volodymyr Zelensky was harder to deal with than Vladimir Putin; Zelensky said he was standing up for Ukraine’s interests. At a Brussels summit, EU leaders backed Ukraine and…
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Fifa urged to overhaul peace prize after Trump award backlash
Fifa council members have urged president Gianni Infantino to overhaul or abolish the organisation’s peace prize after Donald Trump’s selection prompted a backlash. The award is widely seen within Fifa as politically compromised, and its future is now under review. Fifa’s football social responsibility committee will recommend changes before the next council meeting in Doha…
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China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlements
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Israel to stop establishing settlements in the occupied West Bank and reverse its actions, describing the Palestinian question as “the greatest historical injustice of this century”. His remarks to Israeli President Isaac Herzog matter as Beijing seeks a greater role in Middle East diplomacy and calls for renewed dialogue…