Topic: Politics

Politics covers the decisions, debates and power struggles that shape public life, from elections and parties to government policy, diplomacy and political culture.

It brings together reporting on leaders and institutions alongside the controversies and public reactions surrounding them. For readers, it offers context on who is making decisions, what is at stake and how political developments may affect everyday life.

  • New Faces at the Clark via a Splendid Gift

    The Clark Art Institute has received a major gift from the late collector Aso O. Tavitian’s foundation, adding more than 300 European artworks to its collection. The donation is significant because it expands the museum’s holdings across several key artistic periods and will be supported by a new purpose-built wing. The collection includes works by…

  • Don’t let fake election websites fool you before 2026 midterms

    Fake websites resembling official US election campaign stores are being used to collect donations and personal information ahead of the 2026 midterms. They can appear credible by using candidates’ names, polished product images and familiar checkout systems, making it difficult for voters to distinguish legitimate campaign fundraising from potential fraud. Research from internet intelligence firm…

  • Andy Burnham vows £8.4bn nuclear submarine investment will create thousands of jobs

    Andy Burnham is expected to announce £8.4bn for the UK’s next generation of nuclear submarines, saying it will support thousands of jobs and apprenticeships. The investment is intended to prepare Dreadnought-class submarines for service in the 2030s, replacing the Vanguard fleet that carries the UK’s nuclear deterrent. The programme includes four submarines, beginning with HMS…

  • SEE IT: GOP senator flips script on agitators tied to pro-CCP, Singham network

    Republican Senator Rick Scott was confronted by CODEPINK activists who criticised his positions on the war in Iran, Gaza and US sanctions on Cuba. The encounter matters because it highlights the continuing public pressure on US politicians over foreign policy, as well as scrutiny of activist groups’ funding and international links. Fox News described CODEPINK…

  • The majority of corporate IT is now off premises for the first time

    Uptime Institute’s 2026 survey indicates that corporate IT has shifted off premises for the first time, with more workloads now hosted in third-party facilities than in company-owned data centres. The change highlights organisations’ growing reliance on external providers, even as they face higher costs, skills shortages and increasing electricity demands. Third-party sites host 46% of…

  • Trump’s legislative demand falls flat with Senate GOP

    Senate Republicans have resisted a legislative demand from President Trump over the federal budget, exposing limits to his influence within his own party in Congress. The disagreement matters because Republican unity is central to advancing the administration’s spending and policy priorities through a narrowly divided Senate. The article describes a clash between Trump’s preferred approach…

  • Generation Z wants significant change in government

    The article text is unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its claims and supporting evidence cannot be verified or summarised reliably. The title indicates that it concerns Generation Z’s views on significant government change. No further details, figures, survey findings or context were provided in the accessible material. A complete article text…

  • Paul, Trump forge unlikely alliance, mending strained relationship

    The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. Based on the headline alone, it appears to concern an improving political relationship between Senator Rand Paul and Donald Trump. No verified details, quotations, dates or context were provided beyond the title and URL. A fuller…

  • Ukraine and Iran wars converge as Trump seeks breakthroughs

    The article text was not accessible, so its reporting and claims cannot be summarised reliably. Its title indicates it examines how the wars in Ukraine and Iran may be increasingly interconnected as Donald Trump seeks diplomatic or political breakthroughs. No further details, sources, figures or context were available beyond the title because the webpage returned…

  • Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 8 civilians and wound dozens

    Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed at least eight civilians, including children, and wounded dozens overnight. The attacks underline the continuing danger to Ukrainian cities far from the front line and intensify Kyiv’s calls for more air-defence systems. Ukraine said Russia launched more than 70 missiles and over 280 attack drones, with more…