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QUENTIN LETTS: Chilling threats from Putin, a bloated welfare bill and a deepening small boats crisis… but Andy’s at a bus depot like the Mayor of Trumpton
Quentin Letts’s parliamentary sketch criticises Prime Minister Andy Burnham for a lacklustre response to a month in office marked by serious international and domestic pressures, including Russian military build-up near Nato borders, the collapse of the Iran-US ceasefire, and Reform UK and Conservative policy announcements on welfare and Net Zero. Letts draws a historical parallel…
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Republican who kicked Liz Cheney out of Congress seeks higher office in reddest state
Wyoming Republicans have selected Rep. Harriet Hageman as their nominee for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat, positioning her to run in one of America’s most reliably Republican states. Hageman, who is backed by Donald Trump, previously gained national attention for defeating incumbent Liz Cheney in a 2022 primary after Cheney’s break with Trump over…
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Excruciating debate moment as Lindsey Graham’s sister confesses glaring blind spot ahead of runoff campaign: ‘Not that informed’
Darline Graham, the interim South Carolina senator running to permanently succeed her late brother Lindsey Graham, admitted during a Tuesday debate that she was “not that informed” on national security, handing rival Ralph Norman a powerful attack line just days before their runoff. The exchange came after moderator Greta Van Susteren asked whether Taiwan and…
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Trump postpones Canadian tariffs while trade deal talks advance
US President Donald Trump has paused a planned 50% tariff on nearly $20bn (£14.8bn; C$28bn) of Canadian goods, which had been due to take effect just hours later, saying the two countries are close to finalising a trade deal. The three-day pause followed weeks of intense negotiations and two calls this week between Trump and…
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Lizzie Butterworth Is New Australian Festival Association CEO
Lizzie Butterworth has been appointed chief executive of the Australian Festival Association (AFA), the trade body representing festival organisers, suppliers and stakeholders across Australia’s music festival sector. She takes over from Olly Arkins, who is leaving the role this Friday, 21 August, after five years at the helm, at a time when the industry faces…
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The people v the datacentre? The fight for Brick Lane – podcast
A Guardian podcast episode explores growing opposition to plans for a large datacentre on Brick Lane, one of London’s best-known streets, long famous for its curry houses, 24-hour bagel shops and role as home to successive migrant communities. Reporter Annie Kelly speaks to residents, local politicians and activists who say the development represents a new,…
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Your favorite cocktail could be an unexpected casualty of Trump’s looming trade fight
President Trump’s ongoing trade dispute with Canada could soon raise the price of cocktails in the United States, as a proposed 50% tariff on Canadian spirits threatens to hit bars, restaurants and liquor stores. Industry figures warn the move could squeeze American hospitality businesses, though some see it as leverage to push Canada into restoring…
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Anthony Albanese bills taxpayers $4million to fly around the world in just one year – as the biggest spenders in his cabinet are revealed
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s official travel has cost taxpayers around $4 million (Australian dollars) over the past year, according to figures covering his overseas trips. The disclosure has drawn scrutiny of government spending on international travel, with attention also turning to which other members of his cabinet racked up the largest bills for their…
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Potential successor to cowboy hat-wearing Dem tops crowded Florida primary
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert has won the crowded Democratic primary to succeed retiring Representative Frederica Wilson in Florida’s 24th Congressional District, positioning him as the likely next occupant of the seat given the district’s strongly Democratic lean. Gilbert was Wilson’s chosen successor, and his victory in a contested field signals continuity for a safe…