Pauline Hanson is becoming a problem for Labor – but her focus on battlers could be her kryptonite
Labor talking points this week concede Australians are frustrated with an economy that ‘isn’t working for them’. The goal will be to convince voters O...
Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?
Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national...
Lightning stops play: how electrical storms could disrupt the World Cup
Under US rules, even a distant strike can suspend a game – and some will take place in Florida, the thunderstorm stateHot weather will be a major conc...
States tell Albanese government that NDIS changes could mean people with disabilities are shifted into hospitals
Plan to move 240,000 people off scheme leads states and territories to jointly warn they can’t ‘deliver like-for-like services to people who are exite...
Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'
Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of t...
Boox’s new e-reader could replace your Kindle, Kobo, and digital notepad
Boox has announced a new version of its smallest e-reader that expands the Go 6's functionality to now include note-taking. The new Go 6 (Gen II) stic...
US and Iran exchange fire as Vance says deal could be months away | First Thing
Vice-president says he expects war to end in a week or few months with ‘a deal that is good for US economically’. Plus, get ready for start of Fifa me...
Public procurement of electricity could save GB households £200 a year, says thinktank
Government plan to de-link gas and electricity prices aims to reduce bills for consumers after global surge in pricesHouseholds in England, Scotland a...
Who is Steve Hilton, the Briton who could become California’s next governor?
Hilton has worn many hats since he arrived in the US 14 years ago, and now faces steep odds of defeating Democratic Xavier Becerra in NovemberAfter ye...
Lammy’s cuts to jury trials could have ‘far-reaching’ effect on race relations, say MPs
Justice secretary’s plans likely to increase black people’s suspicion of court system, committee suggestsDavid Lammy’s planned changes to the criminal...
Why ultra-processed foods could become the new war on tobacco
Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra-processed foods and the tobacco industry when it come...
Social Security funds could run short by 2032, program's Trustees warn
A trust fund that helps to finance Social Security benefits is expected to run out of money in less than seven years — unless Congress acts to patch t...
Car finance payouts could be delayed by years over legal challenges, says FCA
Complaints-led approach could pile £6bn of extra costs on to lenders, says City watchdogBusiness live – latest updatesThe City watchdog has warned tha...
Football regulator could force David Sullivan to sell West Ham stake
Former pornographer, who owns 38.8% of club, has been accused of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviourThe football regulator could force David...
Doctors and NHS could be sued for mistakes made by AI tools, report warns
Medical Protection Society calls for law to be overhauled to help medics avoid liability for errors made by technologyDoctors and the NHS could be sue...
EU quota system ‘could kill Ukrainian steel industry’, boss says
Protectionist measures will deal blow to country’s budget as it defends itself against Russia, says Metinvest chiefBusiness live – latest updatesNew E...
Parents caring for seriously ill children in UK could get financial support under ‘Hugh’s law’
Proposals considered by government would strengthen protections for parents forced to become full-time carers Thousands of parents who are forced to b...
Ministers could ban London councils ‘dumping’ homeless families miles away
Measures being considered to crack down on practice that has grown as a result of Britain’s housing crisisLondon councils could be banned from “dumpin...
Why a U.K. By-Election in Makerfield Could Topple Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is running for a seat in Parliament. It’s a vital step in a campaign to oust his party colleague Prime ...
