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Chris Bowen’s dozing at Fiji climate meeting draws opposition criticism
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen appeared to close his eyes repeatedly during a climate meeting in Fiji, prompting criticism from opposition politicians. The event is a prelude to November’s UN climate summit in Turkey and is expected to cost Australian taxpayers about $19.8 million. Around 4,000 climate advocates and officials were expected,…
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Jackson accuses Collins of creating problems she now claims to solve
Democratic Senate hopeful Troy Jackson called Republican Senator Susan Collins an “arsonist”, arguing she helped create problems under President Donald Trump and was now seeking credit for addressing them. Collins sought to present herself as independent of Trump, saying she was not his favourite senator and citing analyses that found she had often voted against…
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Alito condemns Trump administration’s attacks on Supreme Court justices
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has publicly condemned the rhetoric used by President Trump and his Cabinet officials in their criticisms of the Court and its justices. In a rare public interview, Alito stated he is “not pleased” with the tone and language used to describe the Supreme Court’s decisions and individual justices, noting that…
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Kemi blasts PM’s defence dithering: Anger as Burnham is set to push back vital spending review from next spring to autumn… as a top historian says UK must ‘prepare for war’
Conservatives accused Andy Burnham and the Government of delaying decisions on defence spending after reports that a review expected next spring could be pushed back until autumn next year. The possible delay matters because the review is meant to set out how Britain will fund rearmament, while critics say the country needs to strengthen its…
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Labour peer backs Conservatives’ £10bn missile defence plan for Britain
Former Labour defence secretary Lord John Hutton has backed the Conservatives’ proposed £10 billion Britannia Shield, saying air defence should be Britain’s top priority. He warned that the country has significant gaps in its ability to defend against missiles and drones, and criticised the Government for not setting out a clear route to higher defence…
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Trump attacks Fox News over interviews with two political opponents
President Donald Trump launched a public attack on Fox News on Tuesday, accusing the conservative network of providing airtime to his political opponents whilst failing to adequately cover his rallies. The criticism targeted Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Nebraska Independent candidate Dan Osborn, with Trump calling Osborn a “sleazebag” and questioning why Fox…
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Top CIA boss arrested with $40million in gold bars admits to handing secret intel to foreign official
A former senior CIA official, David J Rush, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after fabricating a fake government programme to justify purchasing hundreds of gold bars and luxury properties for personal profit. He also admitted to disclosing sensitive US intelligence to a foreign official, a breach that could endanger human intelligence sources and undermine recruitment…
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Phoenix school coach filmed pinning student against wall during dispute over bathroom policy
Video recorded at Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix shows a coach restraining a student against a wall during a confrontation. The dispute reportedly began over the school’s bathroom policy, and a parent who shared the footage says the student’s behaviour did not justify the staff member’s actions. The incident took place on the morning…
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Cornell president faces no-confidence push amid protests over rape case handling
Cornell University faces a crisis of confidence over its handling of an alleged gang rape case that has sparked widespread protests and administrative challenges. President Michael Kotlikoff defended the university’s response at a student assembly meeting, insisting Cornell is “not hiding anything,” but his statements came as more than 1,000 protesters gathered on campus and…
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Leaked audio reveals AOC’s rising influence in crucial Michigan Senate race as she eyes 2028
Leaked audio has revealed that Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is actively backing Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race, framing a Democratic victory as essential for advancing progressive policies and reshaping American politics. AOC’s vocal endorsement at a private New York City fundraiser underscores her growing influence as a progressive kingmaker and signals her own ambitions…