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Courting controversy and befriending Trump – the story of Fifa boss Infantino
Gianni Infantino’s decade as Fifa president has transformed the organisation from a body damaged by corruption allegations and financial problems into one expecting record revenues, but his leadership is again attracting controversy. His expansion of major tournaments and close relationship with Donald Trump have strengthened his influence, while critics argue Fifa’s plans to involve private…
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Federal Labor politician Luke Gosling banned from Government House after alleged assault
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has been banned from Northern Territory Government House after being charged with assault. The allegation is significant because it concerns an elected federal politician and has led to restrictions on his access to an official venue. Gosling denies the allegations. The available article text does not provide details of the…
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The Morning Poll: What’s your attitude to North Sea oil and gas?
The Daily Mail’s Morning Poll asks readers whether Andy Burnham should abandon Net Zero commitments and support renewed North Sea oil and gas drilling. It presents the question as a public-opinion prompt rather than reporting a policy decision or providing evidence for the claim. Readers are invited to vote, with the final results due to…
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Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco’s border
Spain will deploy its armed forces to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory, overwhelming border controls. The move highlights the strain on Ceuta’s limited services and the wider political and humanitarian significance of one of the European Union’s only land borders in Africa. At least nine people died during…
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Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in south-western Japan has risen to 34 as rescuers continue searching damaged buildings, including a shopping centre affected by an explosion. The disaster has caused extensive disruption in Kumamoto Prefecture and left authorities racing to find any remaining survivors. The earthquake struck Kyushu on Tuesday and was initially…
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What time will the Greater Manchester mayoral election results be announced and will there be an exit poll?
More than two million people across Greater Manchester are voting to choose a successor to Andy Burnham after his resignation triggered a mayoral by-election. The result matters because it will determine leadership of the combined authority across 10 boroughs and is the first mayoral contest without Mr Burnham on the ballot since the role was…
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Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
President Donald Trump says an agreement has been reached for Hamas to disarm and for Israeli forces to withdraw from Gaza in stages. If implemented, it could unlock the most difficult part of the US-brokered ceasefire and pave the way for a new Palestinian administration, international security support and reconstruction; however, Israel has not confirmed…
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8 Most Suspenseful Thriller Movies of All Time, Ranked
Collider ranks eight thriller films for their ability to sustain tension, arguing that the strongest examples unsettle viewers through uncertainty, psychological pressure and sudden reversals. The supplied extract presents suspense as arising not only from plot twists but also from emotional ambiguity and a protagonist’s loss of trust in reality. – ‘Anatomy of a Fall’…
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FCC chair Brendan Carr on Trump, free speech and his threats against broadcasters
FCC chair Brendan Carr discussed President Trump’s approach to broadcasters, free speech and the regulator’s role in an interview with Politico. The exchange matters because it centres on whether political pressure on television networks could compromise editorial independence and First Amendment protections. The discussion addressed Trump’s threats towards broadcasters and Carr’s response as head of…
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Labor accused of introducing a ‘sneaky’ new tax on Australians
The Coalition has accused the Labor government of imposing a “sneaky” new tax on older Australians by reducing the private health insurance rebate for people aged over 65. Critics say the change will increase premiums for pensioners and self-funded retirees, potentially prompting some to drop private cover and adding pressure to public hospitals; Labor’s broader…