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The Spy Law That Stopped a Taylor Swift Concert Attack Is About to Expire

A US surveillance programme credited with preventing a terrorist plot is at risk of expiring due to political disagreements over an intelligence appointment.

International Business Times UK

UK defence chief steps down, accuses Starmer of making Britain 'less safe'

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces. The departure deepens pressure on Starmer ahead of a crucial by-election, with Healey warning that the government's delayed long-term defence investment plan could leave…

France 24

Al Carns' scathing resignation letter in full as he quits role as Armed Forces Minister over defence funding

Labour MP Al Carns has stepped down from his tole just hours after Defence Secretary John Healey

Evening Standard

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TAS:Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

The man who led Australia's biggest human rights consultation has revealed what scuttled the push to codify human rights pledges into law.

AAP

Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd

The man who led Australia's biggest human rights consultation has revealed what scuttled the push to codify human rights pledges into law.

AAP

Al Carns resigns: Armed Forces Minister quits cabinet hours after Defence Secretary as Starmer crisis deepens

Mr Carns joins John Healey in resigning from his role in Government in protest over funding for the armed forces

Evening Standard

No Heckler's Veto Allowed at School Board Meetings

The case arose when a public commenter "attempted to express her views regarding the school district's alleged teaching of critical race theory."

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Al Carns resigns as defence minister after Healey’s exit over military funding

Mr Carns quit on Thursday evening, telling the Prime Minister he could not defend ‘a level of investment I know to be inadequate’.

Evening Standard

UK minister quits before Australian counterpart meeting

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed regret after defence minister John Healey stepped down in protest at what he says is too little military spending.

AAP

Senate plans fast action on Trump’s DNI pick

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Thursday he will try to get President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence confirmed “as quickly as possible.” “I don’t know what realistic is, but we’re gonna probe the limits of it,” the South Dakota Republican said. Trump on Thursday afternoon…

Roll Call

UK defence funding crisis has been a long time coming

John Healey’s complaint is that Starmer sat on this problem for months before making a derisory offer

The Guardian - UK

'I'm Very Angry': Trump-Era FBI Reportedly Ignored Tip About Epstein Victims Buried at Zorro Ranch

New questions arise over federal handling of a tip about possible mass graves at Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, prompting New Mexico to reopen the investigation.

International Business Times UK

Photo Finish in Peru: Fujimori Overtakes Sánchez by 922 Votes — and Expats Will Decide the Rest

Keiko Fujimori has overtaken Roberto Sánchez by just 922 votes in Peru's presidential runoff with 98.23% counted. Overseas ballots that have arrived in Lima could decide the presidency — though an official winner may not be declared until July.

Latin Times

Trump calls off fresh strikes hours after threatening to hit Iran ‘very hard’

The US president claims he is close to reaching a deal with the country after warning he would seize control of its oil industry.

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Defence funding plan ‘will provide’ enough for armed forces, Starmer insists

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the Defence Investment Plan would deliver ‘an unprecedented increase in defence spending in a sustainable way’.

Latin Times

Mothers of Mexico's Missing March on World Cup Eve, Demanding Answers as Globe Watches

On the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City, hundreds of families of the disappeared marched down Calzada de Tlalpan demanding justice for more than 133,000 missing people across Mexico.

AAP

FED:NDIS reforms on rocky ground at end of snap inquiry

State leaders, stakeholders and the opposition are hardening their criticism of NDIS reforms with just weeks to go until the government hopes to pass them.

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NDIS reforms on rocky ground at end of snap inquiry

State leaders, stakeholders and the opposition are hardening their criticism of NDIS reforms with just weeks to go until the government hopes to pass them.

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The Guardian - UK

Power games in a pub garden as MPs seek Burnham’s favour in Makerfield

Hundreds of Labour activists and MPs have ‘made the pilgrimage’ to the seat, where they are pounding the streets

The Guardian - UK

Global wars, a depleted military and stubborn Labour MPs: Healey exposes Starmer’s perfect storm

There is no narrative to convince the British public that difficult economic decisions on defence will be worth it

Roll Call

As senators depart, will their traditions endure?

A dozen of New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s staffers huddled around a loading dock in the basement of the Hart Building, eagerly awaiting a special delivery. When a U-Haul truck arrived, they began unloading coolers filled with food and drinks, clearing the way for the main event — an…

Latin Times

Navy Admiral Fired in Hegseth Purge Advances to Democratic Runoff in South Carolina

Lacore was removed from her post in August as part of a broader series of personnel changes carried out by Hegseth to reshape senior military leadership

Newsroom.co.nz

It’s your right to get official information from the government – so why is it so hard?

Today from The Detail: A former chief ombudsman threatened to ask NZ's top law office to prosecute our health service. It's just one example of why he thinks the OIA needs to be reformed.

The Guardian - UK

The cruel policy that left councils unable to house families in London

Letter: Stephen Pound says local authorities had to sell off housing stock but were not allowed to spend the proceeds on replacing the lost homes

Evening Standard

All residents removed from asylum hotel in Epping, says council

Last year, The Bell Hotel became the focus of protests after hotel resident Hadush Kebatu sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl.

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