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Stunning Maine inn sells for bargain price two months after its owner and another man were found dead there in mysterious circumstances
A historic inn in Maine has been sold for a bargain price just two months after its owner and another man were found dead on the property in circumstances that remain unexplained. The sale has drawn attention both for the sharp drop in the property’s value and for the unresolved questions surrounding the two deaths,…
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Pauline Hanson extends olive branch to Angus Taylor in challenge to ‘unite’ and block suspected Aussie ISIS fighters from returning home
Pauline Hanson has offered to work with Angus Taylor in a bid to unite conservative forces and push for legislation preventing suspected Australian Islamic State fighters from returning to the country. The One Nation leader’s overture comes amid ongoing debate in Australia over how to handle citizens who left to join the terrorist group, with…
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US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over ‘forced labour’ imports
The US will impose new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on about 60 trading partners, alleging they have not adequately blocked imports made with forced labour. The measures affect major economies including the UK, China, the EU, Canada, Japan and India, and mark a further escalation in the trade conflict revived by President Donald Trump.…
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Left-wing MPs invited Hamas-linked activist to address them in Parliament just weeks after he was sanctioned by the US
The article reports that several left-wing MPs invited an activist alleged to have links to Hamas to speak in Parliament, weeks after the United States imposed sanctions on him. The report raises questions about the vetting of parliamentary speakers and the political consequences of hosting individuals accused of associations with a proscribed militant group. The…
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Trump DOJ expands religious liberty protections after major Supreme Court rulings
The Trump administration has instructed federal agencies to give greater weight to religious liberty when drafting regulations, enforcing laws and accommodating employees’ religious beliefs. The move is presented as a significant policy update following major Supreme Court decisions, and could affect how federal bodies balance religious objections against other workplace and regulatory requirements. The Justice…
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‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Set Designer Mary Kate Golding Fatally Stabbed In Apparent Murder-Suicide
Mary Kate Golding, a 34-year-old New York set decorator who worked on *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*, was found fatally stabbed at her home in Astoria, Queens, on 21 July. Police are treating the case as a possible murder-suicide after her husband, Joseph Azzaretto, was later found dead in a nearby park; their 11-month-old son was…
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Trump likens Shohei Ohtani to Babe Ruth as the World Series champion Dodgers visit White House
President Donald Trump compared Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to Babe Ruth as the reigning World Series champions visited the White House. The comparison highlighted Ohtani’s rare status as a two-way player and his prominence in baseball during a ceremonial celebration of the Dodgers’ title. The Dodgers travelled to Washington, DC, following their World…
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Rahm Emanuel spars with New Yorker interviewer who grilled him for not emphasizing trans issues
Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor and US ambassador to Japan, clashed with a New Yorker interviewer over his argument that Democrats should move away from culture-war issues, including debates about transgender policies in schools. The exchange highlights a wider disagreement within the Democratic Party over whether prioritising such issues helps protect minority rights or…
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US sets 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 60 partners
President Donald Trump’s administration will impose tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, arguing that they have not adequately enforced restrictions on goods made with forced labour. The measures replace temporary worldwide tariffs that expire on Friday, maintaining broad US import taxes and potentially affecting trade relations, businesses and consumer prices.…
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Kemi’s popularity is on the rise as Farage’s public rating takes a dip
A report indicates that Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s popularity with the public is increasing, while Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s personal rating has fallen. The shift in perception of the two opposition figures comes at a time of heightened competition between their parties for voters dissatisfied with the current Labour government, making any change in…