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The ‘Oscars for political nerds’ or a threat to democracy? Grab a ticket, it’s Canberra’s budget fundraiser season

As major parties once again spruik budget night events at thousands of dollars a ticket, some MPs say they resent the ritzy social galasGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThey’re dismissed as boring, little more than a “selfie” opportunity for economy nerds – or even labelled a threat to democracy.But as budget week approaches, the major parties are once again spruiking fundraising dinners and drinks for their most loyal followers – and slugging them for thousands of doll...

King Charles making plans to cement his legacy after success of US state visit

As the monarch returns from his trip to the United States and Bermuda, King Charles is already looking ahead to his plans for the future

Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey

The acting attorney general said such messages were “posted constantly” and said the Justice Department had gathered other evidence against the former F.B.I. director, but declined to describe it.

Backpacker killer Ivan Milat's FIFTY new victims: Damning revelations he slaughtered tourists years before Belanglo - as haunting photo of his 'kill kit' emerges

Backpacker killer Ivan Milat's FIFTY new victims: Damning revelations he slaughtered tourists years before Belanglo - as haunting photo of his 'kill kit' emergesBy CANDACE SUTTON, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 15:44, 3 May 2026 | Updated: 15:44, 3 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Top Republicans warn Trump's Germany troop withdrawals send wrong message to Putin

EuropeTop Republicans warn Trump's Germany troop withdrawals send wrong message to PutinThe president said Saturday that there could be more cuts to troops in Europe, telling reporters: “We’re going to cut way down, and we’re cutting a lot further than 5,000.” body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__container, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) .article-hero__media-holder, body:has(.jw-flag-floating) #content { z-index: auto; } Add NBC News to GoogleTrump administration to pull 5,000 troops fro...

Why Bengal will see counting only in 293 of 294 seats on May 4

The 294 constituencies in Bengal voted in two phases to elect their government, with the EC saying the voter turnout was the state's highest since independence.| India News

Assembly Election Results 2026: How to track winners and losers seat-wise list

Assembly Election Results How to track winners and losers seatwise list

Transcript: Sen. Raphael Warnock on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026

Face The Nation Transcripts Transcript: Sen. Raphael Warnock on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026 .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } May 3, 2026 / 10:25 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Raphael Warnock, Democrat of Georgia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.MARGARET BRENNAN: Last week, in a 6-3 decision, th...

Acting attorney general says indictment against James Comey goes beyond seashell photo

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey goes beyond the Instagram post central to his case.“This is not just about a single Instagram post,” Blanche told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday.

Canada to be first non-European nation at EPC summit as Carney seeks allies

PM’s attendance at European Political Community meeting in Yerevan signals effort to build new ties after US ruptureCanada is to become the first non-European country to attend a meeting of the European Political Community when the prime minister, Mark Carney, joins Monday’s summit of the 48-plus nation grouping in Yerevan, Armenia.Carney has said he is determined to build a new network of trade and diplomatic alliances after the loss of US markets under Donald Trump. His presence will also repr...

Bahrain's King Hamad warns Iran over interference in internal affairs, calls for unity

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in his speech on April 30, affirmed Bahrain had been subjected to what he described as a “heinous Iranian aggression” targeting the country’s security, stability, and public safety, adding that the incident exposed “those who sold their consciences to the enemy.” He stressed that the Kingdom comes above all else and that Bahrain is a trust entrusted to all its citizens.He said the country’s recent security crisis exposed what he described as “external aggression” a...

Jeanine Pirro says Secret Service WAS hit by Correspondents Dinner shooter's bullet... as CNN's Jake Tapper repeats foul manifesto line that triggered Trump

Jeanine Pirro says Secret Service WAS hit by Correspondents Dinner shooter's bullet... as CNN's Jake Tapper repeats foul manifesto line that triggered TrumpBy RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:58, 3 May 2026 | Updated: 15:01, 3 May 2026 e-mail View comments

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Navigation in Strait of Hormuz stops after Trump’s remarks about conflict settlement

Thus, whereas nine ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in both directions on Saturday, on Sunday, according to Bloomberg, only two Iranian commercial vessels did this

Deportation of draft-age men from Europe unlikely to help Ukraine — Russian official

It won’t save the day for the Ukrainian armed forces, Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo said

Immigrants are almost 3 TIMES more likely to commit crime than natives, official Danish government figures reveal (so when WILL Labour publish the UK figures?)

Immigrants are almost 3 TIMES more likely to commit crime than natives, official Danish government figures reveal (so when WILL Labour publish the UK figures?)By CAMERON ROY, DATA JOURNALIST Published: 14:39, 3 May 2026 | Updated: 14:41, 3 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Republicans ‘concerned’ after Trump threatens to withdraw more US troops from Germany

US announced withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers last week after German chancellor said US was being ‘humiliated’ by IranDonald Trump has threatened to withdraw more US troops from Germany after stunning European leaders and some senior members of his own party by last week announcing the withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers from Germany.The move left 30,000 US troops still in the country, according to CNN. But Trump threatened on Saturday that more cuts were coming. “We are going to cut way down, and we’re cu...

US to drop plans to deploy long-range Tomahawk missiles to Germany — newspaper

Christian Moelling, director of the Berlin-based think-tank Edina, told The Financial Times that rotating out American troops stationed in Germany was "less of a problem" than the cancellation of the plan to deploy a long-range strike capability

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions of dollars, the defence ministry said on Sunday. The deal, approved by Israel’s Ministerial Committee on Procurement, is a first step in a 350 billion shekel ($119 billion) plan to bolster Israel’s military and “strengthen readiness ahead of a demanding decade for Israeli security,” it said. Prime Minister Benjami...

Jewish women left 'frightened' after 'intimidating' chants of 'f**k Israel' break out at council-run theatre

Two Jewish women were forced to abandon a comedy show midway through after "intimidating" chants of "f**k Israel" and "Free Palestine" were led from the headline act on stage.Nichola and Rosalie, who described eagerly anticipating seeing comedian Jen Brister perform, had journeyed from London to the Tunbridge Wells Assembly Rooms theatre, specifically for the performance, because dates in the capital were fully booked.The pair had purchased tickets as a 60th birthday celebration, drawn to Ms Bri...